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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 13, 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

LA

Jan 8, 2021

I really love this trainibng, since it helps me to refresh my knowledge about my professional teaching.I also learned and related a lot from this. You inspire me to teach more effectively . God bless!

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By Bryan L

Sep 9, 2017

This is such a great course for those who are interest in teaching English or a foreign language.

Thank for opening this course

By Christian K

Sep 7, 2017

excellent teachers and course material! A bit on the easy side but still very good info for upcoming CELTA teachers like me :)

By Justin I R

Jul 7, 2017

Really awesome course. I like that they made connections to ideas taught in the other coursera course "Learning How to Learn".

By Rachel L S

Jun 9, 2017

God Bless You All, and I Hope I Am Graced With The Opportunity To Complete The Entire Specialization. Sincerely, Rachel Sakhi.

By Beyers S

Feb 6, 2017

Absolutely excellent principles, techniques and outcomes! A new world opened for me. Excellent! A truly 3rd-millennium course!

By Ayuk-Ncha A

Jul 10, 2016

Great resources. I am already using these ideas in my language classes. A great resouce to keep coming to time and time again.

By Nguse H H

May 15, 2016

Wow an eye opening course. Living in sweden i found this course very intersesting. Thanks to the charismatic teachers in here.

By song J

Jan 7, 2016

OMG, I'm so blessed for taking this course, I learned a lot from it, and I highly recommend to others, it's fun and practical.

By Aaron N

Jan 16, 2025

This course has been extremely helpful so far. They really know what they are talking about and they teach the material well.

By Hải N

Dec 28, 2024

Thank you very much for this first course, I myself have received useful knowledge about my profession as an English teacher.

By Tayeq I

Aug 19, 2024

No one can deny that this one of the greatest sites that every teacher should visit! I simply love you guys,and thanks a lot!

By Bernice S H

Nov 9, 2021

This course has given me so much knowledge. I was able to gain new ideas I can apply for my private classes from this course.

By Wenyao L

May 25, 2021

Thank you Doctor Shane. This lesson help me a lot of how to being a good English teacher. I'll keep on studying rest lessons.

By Sarvesh S

May 22, 2021

Really enjoyed the basics of teaching theory. Dr. Shane knows how to make the lessons engaging and fun, even for the teacher.

By Jeia M C

Mar 16, 2021

Really amazing! Thank you for making this course possible. I will take every learnings into application as I begin my career.

By Ochilova Z

Dec 16, 2020

It's avery good chance to improve professional skills. Thanks a lot for organizators and moderators and also lovely teachers.

By Ruslan Z

Sep 3, 2020

I am so glad that a month ago I was determined enough to enroll in this course, which is leading by Arizona State University!

By Michael T

Jan 20, 2020

I have really found gold nuggets in this course to apply to my teaching profession. Thank you soo much Dr. Dixon and company!

By 张之季

Oct 23, 2019

it is very helpful for the one who wants to teach English. Also, help the language learner and teacher to expand perspective.

By Ernesto I R

Oct 8, 2019

The course is quite an eye opener, it helps realize things that maybe we know intuitively, but seeing them make them clearer.

By Karine B

Jun 17, 2019

Very easy to follow but with good content too. The hours are not overwhelming, which makes it easy to fit in a busy schedule.

By 刘瑜靓

Jun 6, 2018

I think it covers very well the foundations of teaching and gives good examples that I can immediately apply in my classroom.

By Emma

Jan 24, 2018

This course englightened my teaching point of view. I took notes and made some plans for my future career. Thank you so much.

By Serhii B

Sep 16, 2017

it has been a wonderful course where I learn a lot of useful thing about teaching English as a secondary language. thank you.

By Emma H

Jul 26, 2017

This course was fantastic in helping me learn! I can't wait to apply these principles to things I will teach in my classroom!