Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition
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.
Define your own personal teaching philosophy
Describe best practices for teaching listening, speaking, and pronunciation
Explain grammar translation and audio-lingual teaching approaches
Understand basic studies in second language acquisition
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
The Swing of the Pendulum: A Brief Look at ESL History
Week 2
A Study in Contrasts: The Grammar Translation and Direct Approach
Week 3
A Study in Contrasts: The Reading and Audiolingual Approach
Week 4
A Study in Contrasts: The Cognitive and Affective-Humanistic Approach
Week 5
A Study in Similarities: The Comprehension and Communicative Approach
Week 6
Assessment
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Reviews
Great presentations on what language instruction approaches have looked like in the past and present. Each approach is discussed and evaluated so the "best of's" can be applied in your own teaching.
There's some unconfortable sexism in some of the lessons. They are dramatizations but still it's not welcoming or funny for female students and would not be considered ok if it was "jokes" about race.
I enjoyed taking this course. Even though I don't like the peer-grading system in general, within this course it makes sense. It is always interesting to hear other people's opinions and experiences.
All the theories are presented in an extremely organized way.
The dramatic representation has been rather memorable.
Seeing myriad theories from the lens of time has helped my knowledge stick.
