Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

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Instructors: Dr. Shane Dixon +2 more

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What you'll learn

  •   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

    • Skills you'll gain

  •   Language Competency
  •   Vocabulary
  •   English Language
  •   Pedagogy
  •   Oral Comprehension
  •   Grammar
  •   Instructional Strategies
  •   Learning Theory
  •   Language Learning

    • There are 6 modules in this course

    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.

    A Study in Contrasts: The Grammar Translation and Direct Approach

    A Study in Contrasts: The Reading and Audiolingual Approach

    A Study in Contrasts: The Cognitive and Affective-Humanistic Approach

    A Study in Similarities: The Comprehension and Communicative Approach

    Assessment

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