Arizona State University

Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

Arizona State University

Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

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Emilia Gracia
Dr. Justin Shewell
Andrea Mürau Haraway

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

16,354 reviews

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
99%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Implement instructional strategies to motivate and engage students.

  • Analyze the distinction between learning and acquisition.

  • Apply strategies to engage learners inside and outside the classroom.

  • Engage in strategies that support teacher self-care and reflective practices.

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There are 6 modules in this course

Language is like cake—it must be presented well to be appreciated. In this module, you will explain the metaphor "language is cake" and identify how effective presentation supports learner understanding. You will also demonstrate practical techniques, including teacher talk, scaffolding, and body language, to make meaning clear for language learners.

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8 videos5 readings3 assignments

Learning a language requires more than memorising rules—it requires meaningful practice. In this module, you will distinguish between language learning and language acquisition, compare focused and diffuse modes of learning, and explain how these approaches contribute to language development through practice.

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5 videos3 readings4 assignments

Making mistakes is an essential part of learning a language. In this module, you will explain how risk-taking and affective factors influence language acquisition, identify strategies used by successful language learners, and evaluate how these strategies build confidence, reduce anxiety, and encourage learner autonomy.

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5 videos6 readings4 assignments

Today's learners have access to language resources far beyond the classroom. In this module, you will describe how the flipped classroom model can be applied in language teaching and identify digital tools and online resources that support learning inside and outside the classroom.

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5 videos2 readings4 assignments

Great teaching begins with sustaining the teacher. In this module, you will explain the causes of teacher burnout, identify strategies that promote professional well-being, and describe approaches that help teachers maintain long-term effectiveness and sustainability throughout their careers.

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5 videos4 assignments

This module provides an opportunity to review the foundational principles explored throughout the course and demonstrate your understanding of the key metaphors, concepts, and teaching practices presented. You will complete a comprehensive assessment that brings together the core ideas needed to support effective English language teaching.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

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Emilia Gracia

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Arizona State University
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Dr. Justin Shewell

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Arizona State University
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Arizona State University
13 Courses578,186 learners

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