AA
5.0Reviewed Aug 7, 2020
My writing skills were honed in answering the peer-graded assignments, and my classmates are actively participating as well. Similar to the first, I learned a lot from you! Thank you very much, ASU!
Teach English Now! Foundational Principles
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.
Status: English Language
Status: Critical Thinking
Course20 hours
Featured reviews
BT
5.0Reviewed Dec 24, 2018
Great and meaningful content pleasantly delivered by the teachers. I've learnt so much from this course, not only as a prospective English tutor, but also as a Russian and German language learner.
CR
5.0Reviewed May 12, 2020
Simply amazing. Loved every single minute of it. I feel myself a much better teacher, I’ve learnt how to see resources to give a better class as well as offer my students better practices of learning.
LF
5.0Reviewed Dec 10, 2020
I love the methodology this course uses. The teachers are very supportive and interesting. The review from peers contributes to my professional development and I love I have control over my time.
SS
5.0Reviewed Aug 13, 2024
this course has helped me alot to recognise new methods of teaching and has opened my mind to new ways of thinking about the whole TESOL profession. Thank you so much. Will pursu to the second part
VM
5.0Reviewed 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!
LP
5.0Reviewed Dec 19, 2020
Brilliant course that allows learning in focus and diffuse mode. Loved the writing that is submitted under the main discussion topics. Looking forward to continue my learning to the next level.
LF
5.0Reviewed Dec 26, 2019
This course and all the materials included in it are awesome! I have learned so much from the videos by Dr. Dixon, who has provided me with a lot of input for research! I'm glad I could finish it!
LA
5.0Reviewed 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!
MT
5.0Reviewed 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
OE
5.0Reviewed Mar 16, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the course; the peer questions were insightful and fostered critical thinking. I would highly recommend this for all Teachers of English and ESL instructors looking to upskill.
CC
5.0Reviewed Dec 28, 2020
This one of the best courses I've ever had here in Coursera. I really learned a lot and enjoy my learning career. The topics were well explained and the ideas presented in an interconnected manner.