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.
Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition
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Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition
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Define your personal teaching philosophy.
Describe foundational studies in language learning.
Evaluate approaches to teaching and assessing English language skills critically.
Analyze the application of language acquisition research in the classroom.
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IT
Reviewed on Aug 4, 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!
AJ
Reviewed on Dec 3, 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.
OA
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2022
The Teach English Now Specialization courses of Arizona State University provide in-depth knowledge and capacity building opportunities for persons seriously considering/following TESOL as a career.
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