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
Related Topics for further study
- TESOL
- Language Teaching Materials
- Course Planning
- Technology in Language Teaching
- English Language Teaching
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
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Teaching English: Intermediate Grammar
- Teaching English: Language and Culture
Related Education Paths
Related Books
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 languagePros 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