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About the Course

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....
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CK

Sep 9, 2021

That was a great experience and im very grateful for all the information I have been taught. The professors leading this course are just so professional and it was really joyful to learn all the time.

JG

Aug 17, 2018

This is a very useful course as I begin my studies to prepare to teach English abroad. ASU is a recognized university and the price is very reasonable. I look forward to the next course in the series.

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By sameh h

Apr 30, 2024

This dedication goes out to all my professors, particularly Professor Shane. Your passion for the course was truly contagious, and I learned so much from your unique teaching style. Thank you for making a positive impact on my education. Sameh Hassan

By Mustafa I

Jan 6, 2021

I am amazed the way this basic course was designed. I thank to the great Trainers who prepared very well organised videos & material. I learnt a lot of new concepts about teaching even though I Have been teaching for last 16 years. I love this course.

By Irina I

Oct 21, 2020

Thank you for the course! It was quite an interesting journey! I really will take a lot of knowledge for my future and present work with me. There were a lot of things to learn and to just enjoy the exceptional delivery of materials from the teachers.

By Alleli T

Jun 2, 2020

This course is full of insight! I like how creative the lessons are presented especially the metaphors...I have so many new insights... and I like it because it's research-based! Thank you very much for an excellent job! I'm so grateful to all of you!

By Khalat A (

Jul 8, 2019

The best course I have ever taken in my life. Because I learned how to learn in English through all years of my life, but no one has taught me how to teach in a proper way and teach in different ways. this course helped me to make my dreams come true.

By Nesette B

Apr 4, 2018

Very useful and very informative. I have applied the techniques and other information that is applicable to my students and its outcome is really fantastic! All the best Arizona State University, I can't thank you enough for giving me financial aid!

By Kuljinder K

Nov 13, 2017

I just loved it was so good and effective. I have always loved training or teaching but realized how we can use techniques to do so. I also learned how important it is to share the work load to avoid burn out. Thanks you so much it was just worth it.

By Orlando Q

Dec 22, 2021

I enjoyed how Shane and Andrea approached all the topics. It was clear and fun learning with them. I cannot wait to get started the next module. Thank you very much for instructing us. And thanks to Coursera for giving me this learning opportunity.

By Svetlana M

Apr 28, 2021

It was a great experience! I am so grateful for having an opportunity to listen to such brilliant teachers and watch them! Thanks a lot for this wonderful course! Will do my best to complete all the courses to get the TESOL certificate.

Best regards!

By Sharon B

Jul 11, 2020

I found the Foundational Principles course to be fun as well as instructive. I love the writing assignments as they are quite thought provoking. Having the assignments "peer graded" put me in touch with learners from all over the world...very cool!

By Burak T K

May 18, 2024

It was an excellent experience. I applaud the teachers' teaching, explanatory language and superior effort to help.I gained great information that I can use in my future professional life. I would like to thank everyone who contributed. Best regards

By kakarla s k

Jan 1, 2023

I have Learned a Lot from this Course like Teaching Techniques, Class room Management and Student Motivation. Thanks to Instructors, ASU and Coursera for Providing Financial Aid at the right time and made me to ready for a Teaching Job. Thanks a Lot

By Hong P

May 3, 2022

It is an amazing course, so interesting and engaging. I learn a lot of useful knowlegde and techniques in this course, not only from the content but also from the teaching methods applied by the instructors. I will definitely attend the next course.

By Mariuxi S

Oct 19, 2021

I was amazed since the very first video I watched. Thanks to this course I got to understand more deeply what a good teacher should be like. It has been a delightful experience to be part of this course. I am absolutely thankful to ASU and Coursera.

By Estrela M

Jun 28, 2021

The course is very important as it helps everyone to understand the basic principles for the teaching profession. I would like to show my gratitude to all the instructors for the valuable teaching skills that they gave and show us during the course.

By Deleted A

May 20, 2019

This is absolutely a wonderful course, fun and informative. I look forward to each week because I know that I will receive a wealth of valuable instruction, that will serve me so well as a future ESL teacher. I am thrilled to have found this course!

By Jana

Feb 6, 2019

Thank you indeed. I am going through the whole three courses of TEN! for the second time before moving onto Capstone project and still can find new ideas and I am kept motivated. I have learnt more from your courses than in five years at university.

By Roberto T C

Jan 28, 2017

I am very glad of having the opportunity to take this module, Dr. Shane and his colleagues were wonderful. I was very delighted with the explanations and finally I am processing all that information to apply it in future classes.

Thank you very much.

By Jenny Z

Mar 26, 2016

Great course. Leaned a lot and have a lot of fun. Enjoy it a lot. Dr. Shane Dixon is truly five star teacher. His performance makes this course easy to learn. All the characters he played make the boring language theories live. Thank you very much!

By MD N H

Feb 27, 2022

Learn a lot new information regarding the teaching and it also helps me to understand all the ideas and concepts clearly. Thanks to the Mentor and Arizona State University for providing such opportunity and also heartfelt gratitude to the Coursera.

By Melissa B

Dec 25, 2020

I want to say thank you to all of the presenters/lecturers that presented in this course. This course has opened my eyes to various methods/approaches that should be used when teaching. All the videos were wonderful and well prepared and presented.

By José J S

Mar 20, 2017

this course reminded me of the importance in encourage the students in learning english in an interactive and motivated way letting them take control in their learning as well as the teacher in order to create the best astmosphere for the students!

By Diego C

Feb 26, 2024

I'm so happy to have laid my eyes on this course. The level and depth are outstanding. The instructors are Superb! What a passion and love for the subject expressed! Can't wait to complete the specialization. Thank you Coursera for a great course!

By Daniel K

Oct 29, 2021

It was much better than i thought and much harder than i thought.I will take these foundational principles with me where ever i go and hope to practice them soon.Thank you very much for the Great vidieos and lessons.Lokking forward to more classes

By Ericka T

Aug 20, 2021

I had soo much fun doing this course. The lesson videos are all interactive in such a way that it feels that you are presently in a classroom together with your classmates wherever they are in the world. Can't wait to try the your other course! :)