TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now! Specialization
TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!. Learn theory and the practical strategies of English as a Second Language teaching.
TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now! Specialization
4 coursesArizona State University
Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition
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2,056 ratings
Course 2 of 4 in the TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now! Specialization
In this course learners are introduced to second or foreign language theories and practices for teaching and assessing listening, speaking, and pronunciation. Learners will also be introduced to basic studies in second language acquisition and their pedagogical implications. Teachers will be invited to recognize the importance of grounding their own teaching philosophy through an examination of purpose, content, and technique.
What you will learn
- Define your own personal teaching philosophy
- Describe best practices for teaching listening, speaking, and pronunciation
- Explain grammar translation and audio-lingual teaching approaches
- Understand basic studies in second language acquisition
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1
Section
The Swing of the Pendulum: A Brief Look at ESL History
In this course, learners are introduced to second or foreign language theories and practices for teaching and assessing English. Learners will also be introduced to basic studies in second language acquisition and their pedagogical implications. Teachers will be invited to recognize the importance of grounding their own teaching philosophy through an examination of purpose, content, and technique. In Week 1, learners are introduced to the concepts of purpose, content, and technique as they relate to language teaching, and to some of the themes that will be repeated throughout the course, such as the time machine analogy and the angel and devil debates.
6 videos (Total 21 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes
6 videos
Video 1: Purpose, Content, and Technique5m
Video 2: The Time Machine: Visiting 8 Teachers throughout History4m
Video 3: The Angel and Devil Debates3m
Video 4: The Pendular Swing of ESL History4m
Video 5: Summary2m
3 readings
Welcome Guide to the Teach English Now! MOOC10m
Blank Graphic Organizer (Historical Approches)10m
Critical Thinking: A Skill for BOTH Teachers and Students10m
4 practice exercises
Welcome Guide10m
Checkpoint 110m
Checkpoint 210m
Module 1 Review Quiz20m
2
Section
A Study in Contrasts: The Grammar Translation and Direct Approach
Learners go back in time to visit 1880 and 1910 to speak with teachers from the Grammar Translation and the Direct approaches. In our “Angel and Devil Debate” videos, learners will examine each approach from different points of view and decide for themselves which they agree with, if any. Finally, learners will be introduced to a variety of teaching methods that are derived from the Grammar Translation and the Direct approaches.
7 videos (Total 37 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes
7 videos
Video 2: Angel and Devil Debate: Grammar Translation3m
Video 3: What have we learned?: Grammar Translation4m
Video 4: Back in Time: Direct Approach6m
Video 5: Angel and Devil Debate: Direct Approach4m
Video 6: What have we learned?: Direct Approach5m
Video 7: Summary5m
1 readings
The Berlitz Method10m
3 practice exercises
Checkpoint 110m
Checkpoint 210m
Module 2 Review Quiz20m
3
Section
A Study in Contrasts: The Reading and Audiolingual Approach
Learners go back in time to visit 1930 and 1940 to speak with teachers from the Reading and the Audio-lingual approaches. In our “Angel and Devil Debate” videos, learners will examine each approach from different points of view and decide for themselves which they agree with, if any. Finally, learners will be introduced to a variety of teaching methods that are derived from the Reading and the Audio-lingual approaches.
7 videos (Total 39 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes
7 videos
Video 2: Angel and Devil Debate: Reading Approach4m
Video 3: What have we learned?: Reading Approach4m
Video 4: Back in Time: The Audio-lingual Method6m
Video 5: Angel and Devil Debate: The Audio-lingual Approach4m
Video 6: What Have We Learned?: The Audio-lingual Approach6m
Video 7: Summary5m
1 readings
The Navajo Code Talkers10m
3 practice exercises
Checkpoint 110m
Checkpoint 210m
Module 3 Review Quiz20m
4
Section
A Study in Contrasts: The Cognitive and Affective-Humanistic Approach
Learners go back in time to visit 1960 and 1970 to speak with experts from the Cognitive and the Affective-Humanistic approaches. In our “Angel and Devil Debate” videos, learners will examine each approach from different points of view and decide for themselves which they agree with, if any. Finally, learners will be introduced to a variety of teaching methods that are derived from the Cognitive and the Affective-Humanistic approaches.
7 videos (Total 40 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes
7 videos
Video 2: Angel and Devil Debate:The Cognitive Approach5m
Video 3: What Have We Learned?: The Cognitive Approach7m
Video 4: Back in Time: The Affective-Humanistic Approach7m
Video 5: Angel and Devil Debate: The Affective-Humanistic Approach3m
Video 6: What Have We Learned?: The Affective-Humanistic Approach4m
Video 7: Summary5m
1 readings
Role Playing in the Classroom10m
3 practice exercises
Checkpoint 110m
Checkpoint 210m
Module 4 Review Quiz20m
5
Section
A Study in Similarities: The Comprehension and Communicative Approach
Learners go back in time to visit the 1980s twice to speak with teachers from the Comprehension and the Communicative approaches. In our “Angel and Devil Debate” videos, learners will examine each approach from different points of view and decide for themselves which they agree with, if any. Finally, learners will be introduced to a variety of teaching methods that are derived from the Comprehension and the Communicative approaches.
7 videos (Total 45 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes
7 videos
Video 2: Angel and Devil Debate: The Comprehension Approach4m
Video 3: What Have We Learned?: The Comprehension Approach7m
Video 4: Back in Time: The Communicative Approach6m
Video 5: Angel and Devil Debate: The Communicative Approach6m
Video 6: What have we learned?: The Communicative Approach7m
Video 7: Summary4m
1 readings
Bringing the Communicative Approach to a Predominantly Grammar Translation System10m
3 practice exercises
Checkpoint 110m
Checkpoint 210m
Module 5 Review Quiz20m
6
Section
Assessment
Each of the eight approaches covered in Weeks 2 – 5 will be summarized in preparation for the final quiz. Learners will have the opportunity to look at their graphic organizer and fill in any missing pieces of information as they review the principles taught in the previous weeks.
1 video (Total 12 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 videos
1 readings
Historical Overview of Language Teaching Approaches (Completed)10m
1 practice exercises
Final Assessment50m
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Creatively designed course
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(121)By IT•Aug 5th 2017
Awesome! Now, this IS a great course on Theories of Second Language Acquisition! Definitely totally recommended; especially to those who are not familiar with or very keen on theories and histories!
By AJ•Dec 4th 2016
Great presentations on what language instruction approaches have looked like in the past and present. Each approach is discussed and evaluated so the "best of's" can be applied in your own teaching.
Instructors
Dr. Shane Dixon
Senior International Educator
Dr. Justin Shewell
Senior International Educator
Jessica Cinco
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