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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

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 Cansel K

Jul 28, 2022

ıt was really concise. The assignments were exteremly helpful to improve everything that was taught. there is just one thing I would like to add as a suggestion. we should be also evaluating the peer reviews we receive. Because most of them were really short and not helpful in any way.

By Chioma U

Sep 16, 2022

This course is exceptionally interesting and full of suspense, which sustained my interest in the course. I really appreciate Dr Shan Dixon and his team for their amazing teaching styles. Thank you Coursera for all the technical support and helful directions all through the course.

By Mr. N s

May 23, 2020

It is indeed a very useful and motivating course not for just beginners for all those who wish to a language teacher. I personally got fully benefited in terms of new knowledge, core concepts of learning and skills. I would like to take on more such courses to enhance my competencies.

By Ruxue S

Sep 18, 2019

i really enjoy this course because the two instructors use active body languages and changeable tones and expressions to deliver, which makes this course interesting, and perfectly coherent with what they are teaching!_how to teach English. thank you all for this wonderful course!!!!1

By Mariia P

Aug 12, 2017

I LOVED this course! Everything was so clear and I enjoyed watching lectures and doing tasks. Thanks to all people who created this course, I've never been so satisfited with studying. After this course I feel totally confident that I can use techniques in real life. THANKS YOU A LOT!

By EKENYA F P E

Jul 11, 2016

I've learnt a lot thus far and it has transformed my entire preconception about teaching English language. Indeed "langauge is like cake" and not "anyone who speaks the language can teach the language". Thanks to you my Amazingly super great tutors. So glad to be part of your class!!!

By Marines G L P

Dec 21, 2016

The course was really amazing, I loved the didatic of the course, all the metaphors from Dr. Shane helped me a lot . The disign of the course was clean and easy to undertand and the quality of the videos simply perfect.

I will suggest all my friends that are teachers to do the course.

By Gaylene S M

May 10, 2021

Good springboard. This course is not only for teachers but for learners as well. It also goes beyond teaching English, it can be used to teach other subjects as well. Worth taking! The modules are also presented in a way that even a person with no teaching experience can understand.

By Akho C Y

Dec 10, 2021

Thank you so much, Arizona State University for helping budding teachers like me, to learn and acquire the first necessary knowledge towards effective and substantial teaching. More power and blessings to your school and to all the faculty members who created this online program :)

By Indrani

Jul 29, 2020

The course is very well structured. Wonderfully modulated video lessons transfers the students inside actual classroom and we get a feel of part of Dr Dixon's class.

However, I feel some kind of interaction with our mentors throughout the journey will give a new edge to this course.

By Ir A

Sep 2, 2022

This course is probably the best thing that happened to me this year so far. I still can't belive that important information can be presented in such a fun way. I had a feeling like I was watching some entertaining videos, but in the end I had great knowledge. Highly recommended.

By Inass A

Dec 5, 2020

A very interesting course, which offers all the pedagogical terms in a personalized, metaphorical way. It makes it easy to understand as well as relate to the course. I did not expect them to be motivational as well, but it was a nice touch, which gave me more fire to my teaching.

By Svitlana G

Oct 19, 2019

Thanks to all the professors and Coursera who made it possible for us to learn while being on distance! It is an amazing opportunity and experience! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and time!

I have enjoyed this course very much! I am looking forward for another one!

By Flor M

Jan 13, 2020

Great lectures and lecturers!

The reading materials are excellent and directly aimed to improve teaching skills.

Every lesson comes along with tasks which were carefully designed in order to encourage critical thinking as well as professional growth.

It exceeds my expectations!

By Izabela F

Jul 4, 2023

It was an amazing course. The teachers made the process really engaging and the use of stories and metaphors were absolutely incredible to all of use. Thank you all who were involved in the course creation, materials, video and so on. This course was a masterpiece in my career.

By Mashrab M

Jun 19, 2022

Can't give it less than 5 stars. Every unit had something new for me and I can't describe the value of this course. The knowledge that this course gives is not applied only to English but any subject. I would like to thank Dr. Shane Dixon and Andrea Haraway for introducing it.

By Jeanelfe J D

Dec 24, 2020

The experience was superb! I enjoyed making videos and Dr. Dixon was very enthusiastic and not a single moment was boring. This is the first online course I took which really drove me to finish it because they designed the course to be fun to watch. I'm glad I took this course.

By Hilda O M

Nov 22, 2020

This course is very informative and helpful especially to us who are planning to go into online teaching. The mentors and the whole Coursera team are very good in their field. Special mention to Dr. Shane for being such an engaging mentor. Thank you and God bless. Much love....

By Ірина О

Apr 21, 2022

I liked the course and definitely can reccomend it.

1. The presenters are wonderful.

2. The information is scientifical yet understandable and explained with methaphors and lots of examples.

3. It's a good start for newcomers in profession as well as for expereienced teacher.

By Keishmer o C m

Aug 18, 2020

trough my time In this course I learned how to use my teaching abilities to help students improve on the way they learn a new foreign language, therefore I recommend this course to anyone who wants to fulfill goals in the teaching career and enhance their skills when teaching.

By Alisa Z

Nov 14, 2016

Truly amazing course. Expecially Dr. Shane Dixon who is an embodiment of what he is teaching throughout the course. I have learned a lot and also enjoyed a lot. Planning to continue with the specialization. Thank you so much, Coursera and Arizona State University! I'm you fan!

By Ameri S

Nov 12, 2022

Arizona State University's course delivered through Coursera has given me the opportunity to study towards TESOL Professional Certificate under financial aid. It has helped me improve personally and professionally as a teacher of English. Undoubtedly, I learned a lot from it.

By Tsoi D

Aug 1, 2022

Я преподаю с 2018 года и кое-что было мне известно из этого курса, но то что было для меня новым - очень интересно! Понравилось, что задания требуют вовлеченности, а еще они как бы заставляют всю полученную информацию структурировать и каши не будет в голове. Короче - класс!

By Kaoru V

Mar 18, 2022

I enjoyed taking this course and learn a lot from it. The course was well-organized and explanations given by the instructors were easy to understand and very helpful. I would like to thank them for putting together and offering this wonderful course. Thank you very much.

By Bubukan T

Apr 18, 2021

I am so glad to attend your program 'Teach English now! Foundational principles

Thank you for your hard work. You give me the opportunity to improve teaching and you teach me the necessary skills.

With sincere, profound gratitude Bubukan Tashmatova.