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.
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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
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
The Swing of the Pendulum: A Brief Look at ESL History
A Study in Contrasts: The Grammar Translation and Direct Approach
A Study in Contrasts: The Reading and Audiolingual Approach
A Study in Contrasts: The Cognitive and Affective-Humanistic Approach
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- 4 stars6.23%
- 3 stars0.88%
- 2 stars0.28%
- 1 star0.20%
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TOP REVIEWS FROM TEACH ENGLISH NOW! THEORIES OF SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
It is very impressive course! The course made me understand explicitly the concept of each language teaching approach including purpose, content, and technique. Thank you both of the instructors!
This course is amazing! It supports my teaching philosophy through learning different approaches. Now I know what technique are the best to apply into my classroom for the sake of my students.
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!
There's some unconfortable sexism in some of the lessons. They are dramatizations but still it's not welcoming or funny for female students and would not be considered ok if it was "jokes" about race.
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