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Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1

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Course Summary

Teaching English Capstone is a course that provides an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses in the TESOL specialization. Learners will analyze language teaching materials and design a course plan for a group of learners. This course is designed for anyone who wants to become an English language teacher or enhance their English teaching skills.

Key Learning Points

Create a course plan for a group of learners
Analyze language teaching materials
Learn to use technology in language teaching

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

English Language Teacher
- USA: $45,000
- India: ₹4,00,000
- Spain: €25,000
Curriculum Developer
- USA: $60,000
- India: ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
Teacher Trainer
- USA: $70,000
- India: ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €40,000

Learning Outcomes

Design a course plan for a group of learners
Analyze language teaching materials effectively
Use technology in language teaching

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Completion of previous courses in the TESOL specialization
Intermediate level of English proficiency

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

Similar Courses

Teaching English: Intermediate Grammar
Teaching English: Language and Culture

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Description

In the final Capstone Project, you will apply the skills you learned by observing teachers at work (a total of six hours of observation). You will build on the concepts learned from the previous courses to analyze the lessons. You will also submit your teaching philosophy, a five-day lesson plan, and a teaching tip. You will deliver a portion of your lesson, submitting a 6-10 minute video for peer review. If you have completed Teach English Now! Part 1 and Teach English Now! Part 2, you will submit your work for expert review to receive your ASU 150-hour TESOL Certificate from ASU, in addition to your Coursera certificates.

Knowledge

Teach English with confidence
Create a complete plan for a single lesson
Manage your classroom schedule
Compose your own teaching tips

Outline

Introduction to Capstone and Philosophy of Teaching
Welcome Video: Introduction to the Capstone Course
Teacher 1 Observation (Nancy)
Teacher 2 Observation (Karen) - Part 1
Teacher 2 Observation (Karen) - Part 2
Teacher 2 Observation (Karen) - Part 3
Teacher 2 Observation (Karen) - Part 4
Welcome to the Teach English Now! MOOC
Academic Integrity
Reading 1: Personal Teaching Philosophy Overview
Reading 2: Tips for Writing a Teaching Philosophy
Sample Teaching Philosophy
Reading 3: Teaching Purpose
Reading 4: Personal Teaching Style
Reading 5: Teaching Techniques
Reading 6: Observation Instructions
Teacher Observation Summary Form
Teacher 1 Lesson Plan (Nancy)
Teacher 2 Lesson Plan (Karen)
Welcome Guide

Lesson Planning, Part I
Teacher 3 Observation (Ipek) - Part 1
Teacher 3 Observation (Ipek) - Part 2
Teacher 3 Observation (Ipek) - Part 3
Teacher 3 Observation (Ipek) - Part 4
Reading 1: Creating Teaching Objectives
Reading 2: The Big Picture Plan
Reading 3: Download the Lesson Plan Template
Sample Lesson Plans
Reading 4: Creating Warm Up Activities
Reading 5: Creating an Objective Discussion
Reading 6: Effectively Presenting Instruction and Modeling
Reading 7: Observation Instructions
Reading 8: Teacher Observation Summary Form
Teacher 3 Lesson Plan (Ipek)

Lesson Planning, Part II
Teacher 4 Observation (Carol) - Part 1
Teacher 4 Observation (Carol) - Part 2
Teacher 4 Observation (Carol) - Part 3
Reading 1: Creating Guided Practice Activities
Reading 2: Creating Independent Practice Activities
Reading 3: Assessment Creation
Observation Instructions
Reading 5: Teacher Observation Summary Form
Teacher 4 Lesson Plan (Carol)

One Week Lesson Plan
Teacher 5 Observation (Jacqueline) - Part 1
Teacher 5 Observation (Jacqueline) - Part 2
Teacher 5 Observation (Jacqueline) - Part 3
Reading 1: One Week Lesson Plan Overview
Reading 2: The Importance of Objectives and Assessments
Reading 3: Mapping Out Weekly Lesson Plans
Reading 4: Tips for Weekly Lesson Planning
One Week Lesson Plan Template
Observation Instructions
Teacher Observation Summary Form
Teacher 5 Lesson Plan (Jacqueline)

Teacher Tool Box
Teacher 6 Observation (Emily) - Part 1
Teacher 6 Observation (Emily) - Part 2
Teacher 6 Observation (Emily) - Part 3
Reading I: Teacher Tool Box Explanation
Reading 2: Teacher Tool Box Examples and Websites
Reading 3: Observation Instructions
Reading 4: Teacher Observation Summary Form
Teacher 6 Lesson Plans (Emily)

Final Capstone
Video 1: Capstone Summary

Summary of User Reviews

The Teaching English Capstone course on Coursera has received positive reviews from its users. Many have praised the course for its practical approach to teaching English as a second language.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical approach to teaching English as a second language

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging and informative course material
Opportunities to practice teaching skills
Flexible schedule and pacing
Helpful feedback from course instructors
Access to a supportive community of fellow learners

Cons from User Reviews

Limited opportunities for personalized feedback
Some technical issues with the online platform
Not suitable for those with no prior teaching experience
Some users found the course content too basic
Limited job prospects or career advancement opportunities

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