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!
Course 1: Teach English Now! Foundational Principles
- Offered by Arizona State University. Through a series of engaging metaphors and stories, prospective and current EFL/ESL teachers will ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition
- Offered by Arizona State University. In this course learners are introduced to second or foreign language theories and practices for ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment
- Offered by Arizona State University. Learners will be introduced to designing lesson plans based on principles and knowledge of learning ... Enroll for free.
Course 4: Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1
- Offered by Arizona State University. In the final Capstone Project, you will apply the skills you learned by observing teachers at work (a ... Enroll for free.
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