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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 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.

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.