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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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LA

Jan 7, 2021

I really love this trainibng, since it helps me to refresh my knowledge about my professional teaching.I also learned and related a lot from this. You inspire me to teach more effectively . God bless!

JG

Aug 17, 2018

This is a very useful course as I begin my studies to prepare to teach English abroad. ASU is a recognized university and the price is very reasonable. I look forward to the next course in the series.

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By ANURADHA B

Aug 9, 2021

Amazing ,innovative and inspiring. enriching as well as igniting a teacher's mind to make teaching and learning more meaningful. To add cherry on the cake ,immensely enjoyable.

By Maria T O

Dec 18, 2020

I found the principles and techniques easy to follow and it made me realize the importance of some aspects in teaching that I tend to disregard or not pay attention. Thank you.

By ailane j

Nov 22, 2020

It was a fun and enjoyable experience learning the Foundational Principles of teaching with you. I'll definitely enroll in the succeeding courses. Thanks for the opportunity!

By Chatchakris C

Jun 10, 2020

I love it. It generates a lot of research topic idea and presented well. Organization of lesson summary in each lesson is excellent. Can't wait to study the next course by ASU.

By John K S

Aug 4, 2018

My wife has been a school teacher for almost 20 years. She wishes her university program had covered burnout, just one of the interesting foundation principles in this course.

By Mawlwin H

Sep 27, 2021

The lectures are so short and sweet because of the lecturer's good explanations and metaphoric uses. It makes leraners more interested and inspired to engage in the lecutres.

By Ирина Е

Nov 23, 2020

It was interesting to know the basic of teaching the foreign language. The lecturer was amazing and pleasant to hear! Everything was clear to me. Thanks a lot for this course!

By Kalandarov S

Aug 16, 2020

this is really incredible course I was delighted to join and learn so much methods techniques for teaching English. and I'm going to continue all these courses till the end.

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.