Learner Reviews & Feedback for Teach English Now! Foundational Principles by Arizona State University
About the Course
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 res...
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MT
Mar 12, 2021
I had fun enrolling on this course and it's very insightful. And Keep the great work, Dr Shane Dixon. I can't wait to complete the rest of the courses so that I get my professional certificate. Thanks
VM
Apr 9, 2020
Great course! Nice content and great presentation of the material. Useful not only for ESL teachers, but for all language teachers and even for teachers in general. Thank you for creating this course!
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By Akanksha M
•Sep 10, 2022
I have learnt the language, the importance of sharing, learning, techniques, and the confidence we should carry.
Thank you.
By Camilo P
•Feb 11, 2021
THIS COURSE IS FANTASTIC TO LEARN MORE ENGLISH, I LOVE IT. I RECOMMEND YOU %100. Thanks Coursera and Arizona State University.
By Talha M
•Oct 21, 2020
Your course was very helpful for the new learners. I expect that you should invent new ways to learn language in shorter time.
By YaYi H
•Aug 10, 2020
It is an excellent course that teaches me basic principles specifically. I could apply these principles in teaching practices.
By Appasani P
•Jun 29, 2020
The videos, material, quizzes, and assignments are really thought provoking. Peer reviews helped me to look at the other side.
By Alaa M E
•Mar 31, 2020
very good course . Thanks for Dr Daxon now i know where to stand as language teacher. what points i need to improve and modify
By Maria P M G
•May 28, 2019
A great tool to understand how teaching can change the way teachers involve students in learning English as a second language.
By Skyler M
•Apr 27, 2019
Great course. The teachers really find a good way to engage into the material, as a class about teaching should do! Thank you!
By Shahzaib
•Sep 16, 2018
i have completed it already waiting for my submissions to be reviewed. Amazing facts to learn about teaching. Very nice course
By abdulghani k
•Sep 5, 2018
very informative and well designed. it is run by professionals that might be difficult to meet them face to face in your life.
By Bryan L
•Sep 9, 2017
This is such a great course for those who are interest in teaching English or a foreign language.
Thank for opening this course
By Christian K
•Sep 7, 2017
excellent teachers and course material! A bit on the easy side but still very good info for upcoming CELTA teachers like me :)
By Justin I R
•Jul 6, 2017
Really awesome course. I like that they made connections to ideas taught in the other coursera course "Learning How to Learn".
By Rachel L S
•Jun 9, 2017
God Bless You All, and I Hope I Am Graced With The Opportunity To Complete The Entire Specialization. Sincerely, Rachel Sakhi.
By Beyers S
•Feb 6, 2017
Absolutely excellent principles, techniques and outcomes! A new world opened for me. Excellent! A truly 3rd-millennium course!
By Ayuk-Ncha A
•Jul 10, 2016
Great resources. I am already using these ideas in my language classes. A great resouce to keep coming to time and time again.
By Nguse H H
•May 15, 2016
Wow an eye opening course. Living in sweden i found this course very intersesting. Thanks to the charismatic teachers in here.
By song J
•Jan 7, 2016
OMG, I'm so blessed for taking this course, I learned a lot from it, and I highly recommend to others, it's fun and practical.
By Aaron N
•Jan 16, 2025
This course has been extremely helpful so far. They really know what they are talking about and they teach the material well.
By Hải N
•Dec 27, 2024
Thank you very much for this first course, I myself have received useful knowledge about my profession as an English teacher.
By Tayeq I
•Aug 19, 2024
No one can deny that this one of the greatest sites that every teacher should visit! I simply love you guys,and thanks a lot!
By Bernice S H
•Nov 8, 2021
This course has given me so much knowledge. I was able to gain new ideas I can apply for my private classes from this course.
By Wenyao L
•May 24, 2021
Thank you Doctor Shane. This lesson help me a lot of how to being a good English teacher. I'll keep on studying rest lessons.
By Sarvesh S
•May 22, 2021
Really enjoyed the basics of teaching theory. Dr. Shane knows how to make the lessons engaging and fun, even for the teacher.
By Jeia M C
•Mar 16, 2021
Really amazing! Thank you for making this course possible. I will take every learnings into application as I begin my career.