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About the Course

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 Odoh C B

May 14, 2020

I enjoyed doing this course as it gave practical steps to aid in teaching not just English but any subject. The steps can be used in any subject and they are really enjoyable.

By Danielle H

Aug 12, 2017

This course is a good introduction to underlying ideas about education, and I appreciated that it asks students to critically write about their own assumptions about teaching.

By Do N M T

Aug 14, 2024

What a concise and informative course! I was fascinated while learning it. And I really like the way Dr. Shane conveyed the lessons: clear voice and bright facial expressions

By Zelda S

Jun 22, 2023

Loved the course. The videos were engaging and informative. The Essential Question assignments were thought-provoking. I learned wonderful new skills that I am keen to apply.

By 19040799 N T H D

Jun 11, 2021

Amazing. I love the ways Dr. Shane Dixon teaches us because he gave us lots of virtual examples. I also love summary videos because it helps me generalize the whole insights.

By Aleksei R

May 9, 2020

It's an amazing and interesting course, which has tons of useful information for teachers. I would like to say my respect to Dr. Shane Dixon and everybody who made us a team!

By Cihad C

Apr 7, 2020

I recommend anyone who wants to be a English teacher.

It was very good experience to attend ASU online classes. I have learnt a lot. I would also like to attend next courses.

By Adam

Apr 12, 2018

Solid, but does not always provide adequate knowledge for future courses. Dramatic visuals instructors use to try to keep students engaged can sometimes be annoying to watch.

By Hugo E G L

Jul 13, 2017

It is a very basic course. It is very useful if you are just starting with the TESOL world, but you may want to skipped it if you have some background knowledge in the field.

By Catherine K

May 5, 2017

Excellent foundation course; particularly helpful was the use of metaphors. The weekly essays were thoughtful statements that encouraged reflection on what had been learned.

By Kin R d C

Dec 15, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. The analogies used are very helpful, and the source materials for the extra readings are amazing, especially "The Affective Filter Hypothesis".

By ARIEL A

Oct 23, 2022

I have learned a lot from this course. Though much that were taught in this course had already been tackled in my college, I liked the way the concepts are being presented.

By Zahra J

Aug 24, 2022

To whom it may concern,

I whole-heartedly appreciate your effort to provide such an outstanding course. It opened my eyes to a new teaching world.

Thank you and Good luck!

By Grace Y

Jul 8, 2021

I really enjoy this course !

As a teacher , this course really help me to improve my Teaching technique to become a better teacher .

I'm so happy that i know about COURSERA <3

By Zarah G

Jan 10, 2021

I've tried many teaching-related courses online but this one from Arizona State University is the best so far! I've never been this enthusiastic and motivated to learn more.

By Inas E

Jul 24, 2020

Thank you so much our great instructors. It is really a wonderful important course, I benefit a lot of information from you. You explain the information in a very easy way.

By Jennifer C

Jul 15, 2017

This course was my first ever on coursera. I really enjoyed it. It's well-structured and very interesting. I highly recommend it to anyone wanted to get a TESOL certificate.

By Brigita P

Jun 15, 2017

A great course!! It was a very fun learning.

For the past six weeks, I enjoyed much all of the presentation and activities .

Hope to take the following course in the series.

By Folasade A

Jun 12, 2017

I found the teaching format to be so easy to follow and the lessons engaging. I learned new concepts without struggling as it was both fun and practical.

Thank you so much.

By Margaret d O

Feb 10, 2016

so far, so interactive and the videos are great! Professor Dixon, I am loving your theatrics, thanks for making it so interesting and enjoyable to participate in the course.

By Jennifer S

Feb 7, 2016

I love these courses. I think they quickly and creatively relay information. I learn what I need without it taking too much time. Plus, it was just put together really well!

By Nursaule S

Jul 5, 2023

Hello everyone!

I highly recommend this course. The teachers in this course are very cool. Their teaching method is great. Thanks for Coursera for this great course.

By Karen L

Mar 13, 2023

This was a very interesting class and I learned and confirmed information about teaching. I appreciated the talent of the teachers, they truly practiced what they preached.

By AHMED K

Jun 12, 2020

I have really enjoyed the course ultimately and I would like to join the rest three courses of yours. So I will be glad to send me a notification, message or link for them.

By Christina F

Feb 12, 2016

It opened a different perspective altogether of learning and teaching English... Learnt alot and fund it very practical. Thank you....

Dr.Shane and all the faculty involved.