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Through a series of engaging metaphors and stories, prospective and current EFL/ESL teachers will identify, summarize, and evaluate 7 basic language learning paradigms. Learners will be presented information on such foundational principles as motivation, risk taking, two different modes of learning, and balancing the teacher profession. Learners are also given an understanding of basic techniques founded on those principles, such as teacher talk, looking “ridiculous” in order to lower the affective filter, and networking. With these foundational principles in mind, ESL/EFL teachers will scrutinize common assumptions about language learning by comparing how they stack up to research-based core principles....
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MT

Mar 12, 2021

I had fun enrolling on this course and it's very insightful. And Keep the great work, Dr Shane Dixon. I can't wait to complete the rest of the courses so that I get my professional certificate. Thanks

VM

Apr 9, 2020

Great course! Nice content and great presentation of the material. Useful not only for ESL teachers, but for all language teachers and even for teachers in general. Thank you for creating this course!

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By Monica H

Jul 12, 2021

Amazing, thanks to this course I learned the difference between language acquisition vs learning, and the importance to encourage our students to step out their comfort zone and practice more.

By Ghadeer t

Dec 4, 2019

You have learned a lot of skills, the most important of which is knowledge acquisition, and the teacher must be representative but not representative and the teacher must not burn and continue

By Mary m

Feb 11, 2019

I appreciate this foundational principles which open my mind to get the best from the learners by given them a functional right in the classroom which makes learning more FUN and interactive.

By Michele F

Dec 10, 2017

This was a great introduction/review for teachers of English as a foreign language. The teachers have done a great job making this an engaging, interactive online course. Definitely recommend!

By bireshwar.bhattacharya

Jul 25, 2017

The course material is excellent. I never thought that teaching language had a scientific approach. The idea's discussed are truly revolutionary. The concepts are explained with good examples.

By Jocelyn B

Oct 10, 2016

This was a great refresher! I really enjoyed the process and it was well done. The information was not too much and there were many tools to help me understand, digest and assess the material.

By jess L

Jul 7, 2023

Arizona State University is really building future leaders and I am glad to have made the choice to join ASU. I also would like to thank for this opportunity and it's an honor to be part of.

By Maranatha C C

Jun 8, 2023

Totally impressive and well thought of every step of the way. World class presentation and teaching style. Thank you so much professors in all your efforts to reach out to learners worldwide.

By Irina G

Apr 5, 2023

Thank you for the valuable course! Very invormative and insigntful course! All Videos are enreaching and inspiring! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with such enthusiasm! I feel greatful!

By Vince O

Dec 9, 2020

Thank you very much for this opportunity to learn this course.

The teachers are very nice and I can understand there discussion easily and have a classmate that are willing to review.Thank you

By Cristopher T

Aug 16, 2020

Shane Dixon is for much the best professor I've seen on Coursera I love how the Arizona State University engages in creating an interesting courses and permit to truly learn a new competence.

By Susana N A d O

Aug 5, 2020

Eu aprendi muito com o curso. Só posso agradecer aos professores, que prepararam um excelente conteúdo. E também aprecio os feedbacks dos colegas que revisaram cada uma das minhas atividades.

By Hiranya L L

Jun 3, 2020

I have found the course really insightful.I got familiar with new methods and techniques to teach English from this platform.Thank you instructor for conducting such kind of brilliant course.

By Adriana F F

Jul 29, 2017

Muy reflexivo. Ayuda a aclarar la enseñanza a través de metáforas fáciles. Las actividades son sencillas aunque requiere sustentar los comentarios. Ayuda mucho si se ha estado frente a grupo.

By Sophie

Jul 28, 2017

Utterly useful, inspiring and fully detailed. So very clever to include a module on how to avoid teacher burnout. The i + 1 approach was simply amazing and gave me food for thought. Brilliant

By Bryon B

Feb 11, 2016

I loved returning each week to the videos, the assignments, and interacting with classmates from around the world. This class has been one of the very best that I've taken. On to course #2!

By Diệp N

May 2, 2022

This course is very updated! The instructor Mr. Dixon wasn't just teaching you how to teach, but he also provided valuable advice from his own experiences. Thank you so much for the course!

By Mercy T M

Mar 23, 2022

This course is excellent, the best I have ever taken!. It is interesting, informative and well presented, making it easy and fun to follow. I have just been motivated to take the next one!!!

By Aytyshova D

Jul 12, 2021

From the very beginning till the end of this module I was very engaged into all the given information. Everything was delivered in a comprehensive way. Can't wait to start the second module!

By LEE G

May 17, 2021

It was really great time to know all that fundamental principles for the teachers! It helps me a lot. Thank you , dr.Share and the other professors who put great effort to me! God bless youM

By Раченко М А

Apr 27, 2020

Amazingly applicable, hints and knowledge I got on a course are easy to use and implement. The educators are inspiring and they use the techniques they are teaching so the effects are clear.

By Marinas E

Mar 3, 2019

It's really well made. I love the graphics and how the main speaker is so engaging. His energy makes me want to learn more. That's the type of environment I'd like to create for my students.

By Sandra P

Mar 31, 2018

This course is super-cool. I am really grateful to all teachers. They have given me essential information which has completely changed my mind concerning teaching. Thank you very-very much!

By Dariusz G

Dec 29, 2016

Great intro to how to teach and what it makes it to learn. I started using what I have been learning here right away in my ESL teaching practice. Great job. I highly recommend the course.

By Alya'a M A M A

Aug 30, 2024

I can't thank you enough for the great hard work you showed through the course. It's been my pleasure being learned and trained by marvelous experts like you! Best regards, Alya'a M. Aqeel