About this course: 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.
Created by: Arizona State University
Taught by: Dr. Justin Shewell, Senior International Educator
Arizona State University
Taught by: Dr. Shane Dixon, Senior International Educator
Arizona State University Global Launch
Taught by: Andrea Mürau Haraway, International Educator
Arizona State University, Global Launch
| Basic Info |
Course 1 of 4 in the
TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now! Specialization.
|
| Commitment | 2-4 hours/week |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Spanish, Ukrainian |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
| User Ratings |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Module 1: Making Meaning Clear
This course introduces learners to the role of a teacher in helping to motivate and properly engage learners. It begins with a metaphor: language is cake, meaning that language must be presented well in order to be enjoyed (we will actually perform a skit to ...
8 videos, 4 readings, 3 practice quizzes
Graded: Essential Question Peer Review
Graded: Module 1 Review Quiz
WEEK 2
Module 2: Modes of Learning and Interaction
In this module, learners are introduced to the distinction between learning and acquisition. The distinction is made to help give learners context for the principle that language requires practice. To introduce the importance of practice, the distinction betwe...
5 videos, 2 readings, 2 practice quizzes
Graded: Essential Question Peer Review
Graded: Module 2 Review Quiz
WEEK 3
Module 3: Taking Risks and Learner Strategies
Using language learning expert Francois Gouin’s experience of going to Germany and failing to learn German, this module demonstrates the need for learners to understand how a language is learned. Gouin’s experience demonstrates not only the need for a diffuse ...
5 videos, 6 readings, 2 practice quizzes
Graded: Essential Question Peer Review
Graded: Module 3 Review Quiz
WEEK 4
Module 4: The Flipped Model of Language Learning
While it was once considered impossible to be immersed in English outside of an English-speaking country, with the advent of the internet, the world has changed and continues to change significantly. This module presents ways in which to use the internet and o...
5 videos, 1 reading, 2 practice quizzes
Graded: Essential Question Peer Review
Graded: Module 4 Review Quiz
WEEK 5
Module 5: Avoiding Teacher Burnout
This module introduces the concept of teacher burnout, and several techniques to avoid it. The first technique is the creation of a network. By creating a network of teachers to help you understand your field, you can learn new ideas and have a resource for ...
5 videos, 2 practice quizzes
Graded: Essential Question Peer Review
Graded: Module 5 Review quiz
WEEK 6
Module 6: Assessment
This review of the course guides learners to understand the different metaphors that serve as guides to understanding the foundational principles presented in this course.
1 video, 1 reading
Graded: Final Assessment
FAQs
How It Works
Coursework
Each course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and projects.
Help from Your Peers
Connect with thousands of other learners and debate ideas, discuss course material, and get help mastering concepts.
Certificates
Earn official recognition for your work, and share your success with friends, colleagues, and employers.
Creators
Arizona State University
Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University, creating an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.
Pricing
| Audit | Purchase Course | |
|---|---|---|
| Access to course materials | Available | Available |
| Access to graded materials | Not available | Available |
| Receive a final grade | Not available | Available |
| Earn a shareable Course Certificate | Not available | Available |
Ratings and Reviews
Excellent!
Fantastic content and delivery! Thank you!
Solid foundational course in the world of L2 instruction. I enjoyed this class and look forward to future coursework.
Coursera provides universal access to the world’s best education, partnering with top universities and organizations to offer courses online.
© 2017 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
Fabulous opening to an incredibly useful course. Looking forward to the next installments. Thank you.