Strategies for Teaching Perfect Tenses and Modals

About this course: This is the first course in the Teach English: Intermediate Grammar specialization. In this course, you will learn about teaching important intermediate verb tenses, including present perfect, present perfect progressive, past perfect, and past perfect progressive. You will also learn about teaching common modal verbs used in English. Finally, you will have opportunities to practice the skills you learn by creating sample assignments and recording short videos of your teaching demonstrations. This course is designed for teachers or those wanting to become teachers who have a solid understanding of English grammar and want to improve their skills of teaching that grammar to others. Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.

Who is this class for: This course is designed for teachers of English language or people interested in teaching English.

Created by:  University of California, Irvine

• Taught by:  Tamy Chapman, Instructor, International Programs

  University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education

• Taught by:  Emily Wong, Instructor, International Programs

  University of California Irvine Extension

Basic Info Course 1 of 4 in the Teach English: Intermediate Grammar Specialization Level Intermediate Commitment 3-4 hours/week for 4 weeks Language English Hardware Req You will need a smartphone or videocamera to make short videos demonstrating your teaching skills. How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.6 stars Average User Rating 4.6See what learners said Coursework

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Welcome



Welcome to the first course in the Teach English: Intermediate Grammar specialization. This course will show you effective methods for teaching the perfect verb tenses and modals. You will learn how to use the fun videos and practice activities from our Intermediate Grammar specialization to teach your students in a fun way. If you have paid for the certificate for this course, you will also be able to participate in peer reviews to help you learn. To earn a certificate, you must pass several quizzes and assignments.


3 videos, 1 reading expand

1. Video: Course Introduction
2. Peer Review: Introduce Yourself
3. Reading: Message
4. Video: Sequencing Grammar Lessons
5. Video: Teacher Talk

Teaching Present Perfect Simple Tense



This week, you will learn about teaching the present perfect verb tense. You will learn to teach this tense to form questions, answers, and statements. You'll also review the uses of present perfect tense. Finally, you'll learn some new activities to use when teaching this grammar. To benefit from learning with others, you will submit a video of yourself demonstrating how to explain an activity to students.


6 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz expand

1. Video: Week 1 Introduction
2. Video: Commentary on Teaching Present Perfect
3. Reading: Grammar Videos for Students
4. Reading: Check Yourself
5. Practice Quiz: Present Perfect Practice Quiz
6. Video: Warm-Up Activity: True or False
7. Video: Controlled Activity: Quiz Trade
8. Video: Guided Activity: Correct for You
9. Video: Guided Activity: Have You Ever
10. Reading: Interactive Activities
11. Reading: Handouts
12. Peer Review: Discuss the Materials

Graded: Warm-Up Activity Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz

WEEK 2


Teaching Present Perfect Progressive Tense



This week, you will learn about teaching the present perfect progressive tense. You'll learn what's difficult about teaching this tense and some tips for helping your students master it. Again, you'll get access to videos and activities to use when teaching your own students. To benefit from learning with others, you will submit a video of yourself demonstrating how to explain an activity to students.


6 videos, 4 readings, 2 practice quizzes expand

1. Video: Week 2 Introduction
2. Video: Commentary on Teaching Present Perfect Progressive
3. Reading: Grammar Videos for Students
4. Practice Quiz: Teaching Present Perfect Progressive Practice Quiz
5. Video: Guided Activity: Stative Verbs Review
6. Video: Guided Activity: Questions and Statements
7. Video: Guided Activity: Poster Profile Part 1
8. Video: Guided Activity: Poster Profile Part 2
9. Reading: Check Yourself
10. Practice Quiz: Present Perfect Progressive Practice Quiz
11. Reading: Handouts
12. Reading: Interactive Activities
13. Peer Review: Discuss the Materials

Graded: Guided Activity Assignment 1
Graded: Graded Quiz

WEEK 3


Teaching the Past Perfect and Past Perfect Progressive Tenses



This week, you will learn about teaching two more verb tenses: the past perfect and the past perfect progressive. These are used less often than other tenses but still necessary for students to learn. Here, you'll learn some ways to make this grammar easier for students to learn. You'll also learn some more useful activities to use with your students. For more practice, you will be able to submit a video of yourself demonstrating teacher talk.


5 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz expand

1. Video: Week 3 Introduction
2. Video: Commentary on Teaching Past Perfect and Past Perfect Progressive Tenses
3. Reading: Grammar Videos for Students
4. Reading: Check Yourself
5. Practice Quiz: Past Perfect and Past Perfect Progressive Practice Quiz
6. Video: Guided Activity: Excuses, Excuses
7. Video: Guided Activity: Smart Like Mozart
8. Video: Communicative Activity: Unusual Jobs
9. Reading: Handouts
10. Reading: Interactive Activity
11. Peer Review: Discuss the Materials

Graded: Guided Activity Assignment 2
Graded: Graded Quiz

WEEK 4


Teaching Modals



In this last week, you'll learn about teaching modals. This can be challenging grammar for students because there are lots of different modals, and many of them have multiple meanings. You will learn some tips for teaching this grammar and making it easier for your students. You will get one more opportunity to practice teacher talk and get feedback from your peers.


5 videos, 5 readings, 1 practice quiz expand

1. Video: Week 4 Introduction
2. Video: Commentary on Teaching Modals
3. Reading: Grammar Videos for Students
4. Reading: Check Yourself
5. Practice Quiz: Modals Practice Quiz
6. Video: Warm-up Activity: Super Teacher
7. Video: Guided Activity: A "Hole" Lot of Possibilities
8. Video: Communicative Activity: Giving Advice
9. Peer Review: Communicative Activity Practice
10. Reading: Handouts
11. Reading: Interactive Activities
12. Peer Review: Discuss the Materials
13. Reading: Learn

Graded: Communicative Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz