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Andrea Mürau Haraway, Jessica Cinco, Dr. Shane Dixon, Dr. Justin Shewell, and Emilia Gracia

Demonstrate basic foundational principles, recognize second or foreign language learning theories, and design and plan lessons to teach English as a second or foreign language effectively.

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Demonstrate basic foundational principles, recognize second or foreign language learning theories, and design and plan lessons to teach English as a second or foreign language effectively.

This specialization is the first of two specializations that make up the TESOL Certificate from Arizona State University. In this specialization, you will learn about the basic foundational principles of language acquisition and the basic techniques founded upon those principles. It will describe second or foreign language theories, and basic studies in second language acquisition and their pedagogical implications. It will elaborate upon basic design for lesson plans and provide access to professional resources. In the final Capstone Project, in collaboration with Arizona State University’s Global Launch, you will apply the skills you learned by designing a lesson plan which includes learning outcomes, assessments, materials, classroom management techniques and the learning activities themselves. When you complete this specialization, go on to the second specialization in order to complete your TESOL certificate experience!

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Four courses

Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

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Through metaphors and stories, prospective and current EFL/ESL teachers will identify, summarize, and evaluate 7 basic language learning paradigms. Learners will explore foundational principles such as motivation, risk-taking, learning modes, and balancing the teaching profession.

Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

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In this course, learners are introduced to theories and practices for teaching and assessing listening, speaking, and pronunciation in second or foreign languages. They 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.

Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

Learners will design lesson plans based on learning objectives, assessment plans, methods, materials, and activities. They will find and prepare teaching materials through analysis, adaptation, and creation of resources. Learners will also reflect on the cohesion between lesson design and teaching philosophies.

Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1

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In the final Capstone Project, you will apply skills learned by observing teachers at work (six hours total). You will analyze lessons based on concepts from previous courses. You will also submit your teaching philosophy, a five-day lesson plan, and a teaching tip. You will deliver a portion of your lesson, submitting a 6-10 minute video for peer review.

Learning objectives

  • Understand basic modes of language learning
  • Design lesson plans and learning activities
  • Apply best practices for teaching listening, speaking, and pronunciation
  • Maintain control of a classroom and avoid teacher burnout

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