Especialización TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!

Learners will be introduced to designing lesson plans based on principles and knowledge of learning objectives, assessment plans, methods, materials, and learning activities. Learners will find and prepare appropriate teaching materials through careful analysis, adaptation and creation of professional resources. Learners will also reflect on the cohesion between lesson design and teaching philosophies.

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Approx. 15 hours to complete

Suggested: 4 hours/week

English

Subtitles: English, Spanish

What you will learn

Describe the difference between memory and knowledge learning

Manage classroom time with lesson plans

Motivate students with warm-up activities

Understand the concept of content "stickiness"

100% online course

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Approx. 15 hours to complete

Suggested: 4 hours/week

English

Subtitles: English, Spanish

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

1

Section

4 hours to complete

Basic Instructional Design

In this module, learners are introduced to lesson design based on theorists such as Robert Gagne and Benjamin Bloom. Learners are introduced to concepts to both begin a lesson (gain attention, state objectives, stimulate recall) and give a lesson (present the content, provide learning guidance, elicit performance). This module also introduces learners to a general lesson plan template that will be used throughout the course and to basic classroom management skills. ...

6 videos (Total 42 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

6 videos

Welcome Video2m

Video 1: Instructional Design Theory: Get Going with Gagne7m

Video 2: Three Teachers: Starting a Lesson8m

Video 3: Instructional Design Theory: Present by Staying Present8m

Video 4: Three Teachers: Giving a Lesson9m

Video 5: Summary5m

4 readings

Welcome Guide to the Teach English Now! MOOC10m

Reading on Positive Language/Controlling a Classroom10m

Download the Lesson Plan Template10m

Bonus Reading: Employing "Good Talk" and "Warm Language"10m

4 practice exercises

Welcome Guide10m

Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q's)10m

Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)10m

Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)20m

2

Section

4 hours to complete

Activating Background Knowledge and Objective Discussions

In this module, learners are introduced to warm up activities, and how warm ups not only can introduce a lesson's theme but also can be used to connect that theme to previous learner knowledge and previous lessons. Objective discussions are also introduced, and advice about when and how to give objective discussions is given. ...

6 videos (Total 45 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes

6 videos

Video 1: Students are NOT Empty Vessels5m

Video 2: Three Teachers: Warm Ups9m

Video 3: It’s Hard to Hit What You Don’t Aim For7m

Video 4: What Objectives are NOT8m

Video 5: Three Teachers: Objective Discussions9m

Video 6: Summary5m

4 readings

Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities (Ice Breakers and Warm-Ups)10m

Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL activities (Objective Discussion)10m

Lesson Plan Example #110m

Lesson Plan Example #210m

3 practice exercises

Checkpoint (5 Q’s)10m

Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)20m

3

Section

4 hours to complete

Presenting Instruction and Modeling

Learners are introduced to the concepts of presenting instruction and modeling. Learners are introduced to the concept of "stickiness," and given several words of advice on how to make content sticky. Modeling is also depicted as a way in which to help learners to see what teachers are trying to explain, and can be a powerful form of instruction itself. Learners are counseled to have more than one model, and are cautioned about presenting models too early. ...

5 videos (Total 38 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes

5 videos

Video 1: Presenting Instruction: Making Curriculum Sticky8m

Video 2: Three Teachers: Presenting Instruction11m

Video 3: Modeling Do’s and Don’ts4m

Video 4: Three Teachers: Modeling7m

Video 5: Summary5m

4 readings

Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities (Presenting Instruction/Modeling)10m

Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities (Top Ten TESOL Activities)10m

Lesson Plan Example #110m

Lesson Plan Example #210m

3 practice exercises

Checkpoint (5 Q’s)10m

Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)20m

4

Section

4 hours to complete

Guided to Independent Practice

In this module, learners are introduced to the importance of guided and independent practices of lesson planning. In our "Three Teachers" videos, learners will view different examples, both strong and weak, of teachers facilitate guided and independent practices and receive breakdowns and analysis of each teacher. ...

5 videos (Total 33 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes

5 videos

Video 1: What is Guided Practice?7m

Video 2: Three Teachers: Guided Practice8m

Video 3: What is Independent Practice?4m

Video 4: Three Teachers: Independent Practice7m

Video 5: Summary4m

4 readings

Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities: Guided Practice10m

Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities: Independent Practice10m

Lesson Plan Example #110m

Lesson Plan Example #210m

3 practice exercises

Checkpoint (5 Q's)10m

Checkpoint (5 Qs)10m

Graded Checkpoint: (10 Q's)20m

5

Section

4 hours to complete

Assessments

In this module, learners review the concept of clear objectives and are introduced to the idea of alignment. Learners are introduced to the ideas of memory and knowledge learning and how to appropriately assess each type. Learners are given several tips to make their lives easier (regarding assessment). Learners see three teachers give assessments in their classrooms and hear analysis of each one....

5 videos (Total 39 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes

5 videos

Video 1: Back to the Beginning: Objectives5m

Video 2: Assessing Knowledge vs. Memory, and then Beyond8m

Video 3: Assessment Ideas to Make Your Life Easier10m

Video 4: Three Teachers: Assessment9m

Video 5: Summary4m

3 readings

Rubric Example10m

Lesson Plan Example #110m

Lesson Plan Example #210m

3 practice exercises

Checkpoint (5 Q's)10m

Graded Checkpoint (10 Q's)20m

6

Section

3 hours to complete

Final Review

Each of the concepts covered in Modules 1 - 5 is summarized. Learners will submit their completed lesson plan for review....

1 video (Total 8 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

1 videos

Video 1: Course Summary7m

2 readings

Lesson Plan Example #110m

Lesson Plan Example #210m

1 practice exercises

Final Checkpoint (25 Questions)50m

Instructors

Dr. Shane Dixon

Senior International Educator

Dr. Justin Shewell

Senior International Educator

Jessica Cinco

International Educator

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Especialización TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!