Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition
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About this course: In this course learners are introduced to second or foreign language theories and practices for teaching and assessing listening, speaking, and pronunciation. Learners will also be introduced to basic studies in second language acquisition and their pedagogical implications. Teachers will be invited to recognize the importance of grounding their own teaching philosophy through an examination of purpose, content, and technique.
Created by: Arizona State University-
Taught by: Dr. Shane Dixon, Senior International Educator
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Taught by: Dr. Justin Shewell, Senior International Educator
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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan .
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About this course: In this course learners are introduced to second or foreign language theories and practices for teaching and assessing listening, speaking, and pronunciation. Learners will also be introduced to basic studies in second language acquisition and their pedagogical implications. Teachers will be invited to recognize the importance of grounding their own teaching philosophy through an examination of purpose, content, and technique.
Created by: Arizona State University-
Taught by: Dr. Shane Dixon, Senior International Educator
Arizona State University Global Launch -
Taught by: Dr. Justin Shewell, Senior International Educator
Arizona State University -
Taught by: Jessica Cinco, International Educator
Global Launch
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WEEK 1
The Swing of the Pendulum: A Brief Look at ESL History
In this course, learners are introduced to second or foreign language theories and practices for teaching and assessing English. Learners will also be introduced to basic studies in second language acquisition and their pedagogical implications. Teachers will be invited to recognize the importance of grounding their own teaching philosophy through an examination of purpose, content, and technique. In Week 1, learners are introduced to the concepts of purpose, content, and technique as they relate to language teaching, and to some of the themes that will be repeated throughout the course, such as the time machine analogy and the angel and devil debates.
6 videos, 3 readings, 3 practice quizzes expand
- Video: Welcome Video
- Reading: Welcome Guide to the Teach English Now! MOOC
- Practice Quiz: Welcome Guide
- Video: Video 1: Purpose, Content, and Technique
- Video: Video 2: The Time Machine: Visiting 8 Teachers throughout History
- Reading: Blank Graphic Organizer (Historical Approches)
- Practice Quiz: Checkpoint 1
- Video: Video 3: The Angel and Devil Debates
- Video: Video 4: The Pendular Swing of ESL History
- Reading: Critical Thinking: A Skill for BOTH Teachers and Students
- Practice Quiz: Checkpoint 2
- Video: Video 5: Summary
Graded: Module 1 Review Quiz
WEEK 2
A Study in Contrasts: The Grammar Translation and Direct Approach
Learners go back in time to visit 1880 and 1910 to speak with teachers from the Grammar Translation and the Direct approaches. In our “Angel and Devil Debate” videos, learners will examine each approach from different points of view and decide for themselves which they agree with, if any. Finally, learners will be introduced to a variety of teaching methods that are derived from the Grammar Translation and the Direct approaches.
7 videos, 1 reading, 2 practice quizzes expand
- Video: Video 1: Back in Time: Grammar Translation
- Video: Video 2: Angel and Devil Debate: Grammar Translation
- Video: Video 3: What have we learned?: Grammar Translation
- Practice Quiz: Checkpoint 1
- Video: Video 4: Back in Time: Direct Approach
- Video: Video 5: Angel and Devil Debate: Direct Approach
- Video: Video 6: What have we learned?: Direct Approach
- Reading: The Berlitz Method
- Practice Quiz: Checkpoint 2
- Video: Video 7: Summary
Graded: Critical Evaluation of the 2 Approaches
Graded: Module 2 Review Quiz
WEEK 3
A Study in Contrasts: The Reading and Audiolingual Approach
Learners go back in time to visit 1930 and 1940 to speak with teachers from the Reading and the Audio-lingual approaches. In our “Angel and Devil Debate” videos, learners will examine each approach from different points of view and decide for themselves which they agree with, if any. Finally, learners will be introduced to a variety of teaching methods that are derived from the Reading and the Audio-lingual approaches.
7 videos, 1 reading, 2 practice quizzes expand
- Video: Video 1: Back in Time: The Reading Approach
- Video: Video 2: Angel and Devil Debate: Reading Approach
- Video: Video 3: What have we learned?: Reading Approach
- Practice Quiz: Checkpoint 1
- Video: Video 4: Back in Time: The Audio-lingual Method
- Video: Video 5: Angel and Devil Debate: The Audio-lingual Approach
- Video: Video 6: What Have We Learned?: The Audio-lingual Approach
- Reading: The Navajo Code Talkers
- Practice Quiz: Checkpoint 2
- Video: Video 7: Summary
Graded: Critical Evaluation of the 2 Approaches
Graded: Module 3 Review Quiz
WEEK 4
A Study in Contrasts: The Cognitive and Affective-Humanistic Approach
Learners go back in time to visit 1960 and 1970 to speak with experts from the Cognitive and the Affective-Humanistic approaches. In our “Angel and Devil Debate” videos, learners will examine each approach from different points of view and decide for themselves which they agree with, if any. Finally, learners will be introduced to a variety of teaching methods that are derived from the Cognitive and the Affective-Humanistic approaches.
7 videos, 1 reading, 2 practice quizzes expand
- Video: Video 1: Back in Time: The Cognitive Approach
- Video: Video 2: Angel and Devil Debate:The Cognitive Approach
- Video: Video 3: What Have We Learned?: The Cognitive Approach
- Practice Quiz: Checkpoint 1
- Video: Video 4: Back in Time: The Affective-Humanistic Approach
- Video: Video 5: Angel and Devil Debate: The Affective-Humanistic Approach
- Video: Video 6: What Have We Learned?: The Affective-Humanistic Approach
- Reading: Role Playing in the Classroom
- Practice Quiz: Checkpoint 2
- Video: Video 7: Summary
Graded: Critical Evaluation of the 2 Approaches
Graded: Module 4 Review Quiz
WEEK 5
A Study in Similarities: The Comprehension and Communicative Approach
Learners go back in time to visit the 1980s twice to speak with teachers from the Comprehension and the Communicative approaches. In our “Angel and Devil Debate” videos, learners will examine each approach from different points of view and decide for themselves which they agree with, if any. Finally, learners will be introduced to a variety of teaching methods that are derived from the Comprehension and the Communicative approaches.
7 videos, 1 reading, 2 practice quizzes expand
- Video: Video 1: Back in Time: The Comprehension Approach
- Video: Video 2: Angel and Devil Debate: The Comprehension Approach
- Video: Video 3: What Have We Learned?: The Comprehension Approach
- Practice Quiz: Checkpoint 1
- Video: Video 4: Back in Time: The Communicative Approach
- Video: Video 5: Angel and Devil Debate: The Communicative Approach
- Video: Video 6: What have we learned?: The Communicative Approach
- Reading: Bringing the Communicative Approach to a Predominantly Grammar Translation System
- Practice Quiz: Checkpoint 2
- Video: Video 7: Summary
Graded: Critical Evaluation of the 2 Approaches
Graded: Module 5 Review Quiz
WEEK 6
Assessment
Each of the eight approaches covered in Weeks 2 – 5 will be summarized in preparation for the final quiz. Learners will have the opportunity to look at their graphic organizer and fill in any missing pieces of information as they review the principles taught in the previous weeks.
1 video, 1 reading expand
- Video: Course Summary Video
- Reading: Historical Overview of Language Teaching Approaches (Completed)
Graded: Final Assessment
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