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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Teach English Now! Foundational Principles by Arizona State University

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About the Course

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 Yuliya K

Mar 6, 2023

Wow! What a perfect way to express the ideas! Everything is clear, with a sense of humor! So important and useful information! Thank you so much!!!!

By LaShaye M

Mar 15, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed the engaging videos and assignments to this course. It was very informative and i look forward to completing the entire course.

By Dawn V

Oct 9, 2020

The short course was very helpful, very informative, and inspiring. Thanks to this course, now I am geared up to effectively teach English now. :)

By Nadia L

Oct 14, 2018

I am very satisfied with the quality learning, and the professionalism of the team. A special thanks to our professors for their valuable knowledge!

By GistTV N

Jun 24, 2018

It was an a great lesson for me as I had to learn a lot of new skills and ways of teaching English to second language learners. Thank you, Coursera!

By Delphine S D C M

May 16, 2018

This group makes learning fun, entertaining and easy to follow. Probably the most original course I have done yet! I tell everyone about Coursera.

By Addie S

Aug 7, 2016

This course was a great, encouraging introduction into teaching English. It's just the direction I needed to begin my journey into TESOL/TEFL world.

By Mariella C Z

Jul 10, 2016

The course was very interactive and the teachers made it fun, interesting and very easy to follow. The content was also all new to me. Very helpful!

By Dulce M T P W

Dec 10, 2015

Excellent video production, examples, etc. The information is practical and concise, and so easy to relate to real students and teachers.

Thank you!

By MR. I A

Aug 5, 2022

It was so useful for me and it made me develop my career and expertise.

thank you Coursera so much. I would like to learn more and more on coursera.

By supriya k

Jun 6, 2022

Loved and enjoyed the course thoroughly. Hats off to the teaching and evaluation design. Looking forward to more in line from Coursera. Thank you !

By Shebnem M

Feb 9, 2021

Thank you very much for designing this course. The videos, reading materials are really precious sources for my future steps as an English teacher.

By Silvia E V L

Dec 27, 2020

I just love the course and the trainers. I would love to keep on learning from them. I felt how their experiences enriched my mindset as a teacher.

By Ibrahima D

Nov 6, 2019

This is a great course. It is very concise yet replete with useful information for any current or aspiring language teacher. I highly recommend it.

By Carolina N

Aug 18, 2019

I already knew the theories I saw in this course, but I realize I needed to remember them.. Excellent! Good videos, good teachers. Congratulations!

By Okechukwu O

Jan 27, 2018

I appreciate the way the program is organized, the facilitators are really" Gurus".The y instruct in simplified and easy to comprehend methodology.

By Suzete M D

Mar 27, 2016

This course provides teachers with core principles that help them achieve better performances in class and ensure as well better learning results.

By Mohamed M

Dec 28, 2023

It was an amazing experience and I would like to thank Dr. Shane Dixon for his amazing work and his fun personality and great presentation skills.

By Logan W

Sep 2, 2023

I really liked this. The videos are fun and informative. I learned much more than I expected. You actually have to learn the material and do work.

By said o

Jun 21, 2023

great course. it is very informative for novice english teachers , and even expertise one's will still get a lot from it. highly recommended.

By Mayra C

Mar 12, 2022

Hello, I would like to thank Coursera and ASU for the opportunity, and yet, all teachers involved in this course! I learned a lot! Regards, Mayra.

By Mint_CHOCO f

Feb 15, 2022

I like the point that teachers always revise the whole lessons before the quiz, It makes me feel more sure and confident in checking my knowledge.

By Priscila H

Nov 9, 2021

The modules are user friendly, I love that we get the chance to review other teacher's opinions. To this module made me reresh prevous knowledge.

By SHEILA R D M

Apr 19, 2021

Thank you very much for this course. For someone like me who doesn't have any background in teaching, the concepts outlined here are very helpful.

By Stephanie M P

Oct 24, 2020

The lessons enlighten the most basic principals of language teaching. I am relieved by the reflective assumption activities we must do every week.