Teach English Now! Foundational Principles
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Course Summary
This course focuses on the principles of English language, including grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You will learn how to improve your English skills and communicate effectively in various situations.Key Learning Points
- Learn the fundamental principles of English language
- Improve your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
- Communicate effectively in various situations
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Master the principles of English language
- Improve your communication skills
- Build your confidence in using English in various situations
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of English language
- Access to a computer with internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Interactive
Similar Courses
- English for Business and Entrepreneurship
- English for Journalists
- English for STEM Fields
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Description
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.
Knowledge
- Understand ways to motivate and properly engage students
- Maintain control of a classroom and avoid teacher burnout
- Describe the distinction between learning and acquisition
- Use technology to your advantage in the classroom
Outline
- Module 1: Making Meaning Clear
- Welcome Video
- Video 1: Language is Cake
- Video 2: Language is Cake: Technique and Content
- Video 3: Making Meaning Clear
- Video 4: Teacher Talk
- Video 5: Scaffolding
- Video 6: Summary and Essential Question
- Teacher Talk Example (Advanced)
- Welcome Guide to the Teach English Now! MOOC
- Why Intrinsic Motivation Matters
- The Input Hypothesis
- Optimal Input is Comprehensible
- Welcome Guide
- Checkpoint 1
- Checkpoint 2
- Module 1 Review Quiz
- Module 2: Modes of Learning and Interaction
- Video 1: Acquisition vs. Learning
- Video 2: Two Modes of Learning
- Video 3: Language is Basketball
- Video 4: Practice in the Two Modes
- Video 5: Summary and Essential Question
- Accuracy vs. Fluency: Find a Balance and Keep Moving Forward
- The Acquisition-Learning Distinction
- Checkpoint 1
- Checkpoint 2
- Module 2 Review Quiz
- Module 3: Taking Risks and Learner Strategies
- Video 1: Language is a Stage
- Video 2: Lowering the Affective Filter
- Video 3: Language Learner Strategies
- Video 4: Good Language Learner Strategies
- Video 5: Summary and Essential Question
- Teaching Language Learning Strategies
- The Lightning Bug
- Three Korean Girls
- Fifty-five Hours
- Pieces
- The Affective Filter Hypothesis
- Checkpoint 1
- Checkpoint 2
- Module 3 Review Quiz
- Module 4: The Flipped Model of Language Learning
- Video 1: Language Learning Outside the Classroom
- Video 2: Thinking Outside the Classroom Box
- Video 3: Language Learning Online
- Video 4: Student Autonomy
- Video 5: Summary and Essential Question
- Opening the Classroom Door
- Money well-spent? Government national plans
- Checkpoint 1
- Checkpoint 2
- Module 4 Review Quiz
- Module 5: Avoiding Teacher Burnout
- Video 1: Let's Talk About YOU
- Video 2: Teaching is a Team Sport
- Video 3: Freaking Out Over Control
- Video 4: Lighting Fires
- Video 5: Summary and Essential Question
- Copy of Video 5: Summary and Essential Question
- Checkpoint 1
- Checkpoint 2
- Module 5 Review quiz
- Module 6: Assessment
- Video 1: Course Summary
- Taxonomy of Language Learning
- Final Assessment
Summary of User Reviews
The English Principles course on Coursera has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from students. They praise the course for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructors. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the practical approach to learning English that the course provides.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging content
- Knowledgeable instructors
- Practical approach to learning English
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities to practice speaking and writing
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Occasional technical issues with the platform
- Limited interaction with other students
- Lack of personalized feedback
- Not suitable for advanced English learners
Jessica CincoTop Instructor
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