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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 Louie B G

Sep 18, 2023

Thank you so much ASU TESOL Professional program, as an educator myself I learned a lot of teaching techniques. Kudos to all the Instructors and people behind this course.

By Rahmawati N

Jul 4, 2022

The course opened my eyes about being an effective teacher, not just in English.

I love how interesting Dr Dixon taught. It kept me interested throughout the whole course.

By KP-Rahayu S

May 7, 2022

Thank you for holding this course. It is pretty insightful and helpful. I enjoy it a lot.

Hopefully, I can be able to be a part of this kind of course again in the future.

By Betül İ Y

Jan 25, 2022

It was a great experience to take this course. I really enjoyed and learned so many essential things that can shape my teaching skills. Thank you for this amazing course .

By Jab B

Oct 10, 2021

I really enjoyed this course as it has very engaging and insightful videos and learning resources. Thank you Arizona University! More power to your and your team! Cheers/

By Seza C

Dec 18, 2020

I think this course gives its' students the opportunity to consider some of the very important points in the teaching profession and summarizes the key factors. Inspiring.

By Jule V J

Oct 4, 2020

I like how the course doesn't bombard the learners with information, and how it presents topics logically and clearly. Thank you for this great, life-changing opportunity!

By Anastasiia M

May 3, 2020

I'm so inspired by the first module of the course!!! I have already started to use the knowledge I got and feel how it's changing my professional way! Thank you very much!

By Carlos J T S

Oct 8, 2018

Very useful course. You learn a lot about teaching strategies and different teaching techniques. It gives language teachers another perspective about traditional teaching.

By Krishna J

Mar 14, 2018

excellent course for teachers in general too....not just the English teachers. Awesomely designed course material that is interesting and practical. Loved every bit of it.

By Maram A

Feb 14, 2017

I can not thank enough all of our professors in this course especially Dr. Shane!

I have gain a lot of insights about language acquisition and various teaching techniques.

By Deleted A

Sep 8, 2022

The presentation was excellent. The concepts were explained so clearly that I had little difficulty understanding them. I have yet to find that level of clarity anywhere.

By Deleted A

Feb 22, 2021

The course was very interactive and applicable. I enjoyed this course given my busy schedule. I am presently doing my masters but I was held alert throughout the process.

By A S

Apr 13, 2020

I think the course is compact and covers the important skills a teacher needs to have a successful class. It also helped me to see myself from another angle as a teacher.

By Anastasia L

Jan 12, 2020

Thank you for such thought-provoking videos. The material is perfectly divided into parts and presented in a captivating manner. I got lots of insights after this course.

By Anthony B L

Sep 28, 2019

Despite of my busy schedule, I still be able to accomplish this first part of TESOL Specialization. Thank you so much ASU for all the valuable learnings from this course.

By Saroj P

Jul 22, 2019

Until now this course has been one of my best thing I have done online. This course contains valuable lessons, techniques and information that can be used while teaching.

By Amanda J

Feb 7, 2016

this course put teaching English as a second language into a better perspective for me and also gave me important tools to help me be a better and more effective teacher.

By Lamiaa A

May 8, 2022

It is really adding value even for experienced teacher. Highly- recommended course. Thanks for the great team and their amazing effort. Can't wait to start the next one.

By Ezekiel C

Jul 1, 2020

This course has helped me learn more about the fundamental principles in language teaching. This has deepened my understanding of language teaching. Very good materials!

By Elizangela B

Apr 14, 2020

Amazingly engaging. The professors are fantastic , accurate content and they really practice what the teach. I'm totally grateful. Elizangela Slovinski Bates. April 2020

By Lamya S

Feb 19, 2020

It is really awesome, great instructions, i am really thankful from the bottom of my heart for all these concepts and assumptions, that would help me a lot in my career.

By Fatima E E

Oct 25, 2019

such a great course. I have learned a lot and opened up to many new concepts. great teachers also. motivated, and invested mostly fun. thank you so much for your effort.

By Marina A

Feb 27, 2016

Wonderful course. I enjoyed it very much, especially all the advice and the question at the end of each week. I encourage whoever wishes to teach English to participate.

By Ayça M

Jun 15, 2024

It was such an amazing course which helped me go through the strategies in order to become a better teacher. I am so glad to take this course. Thank you for everything!