Learn best practices for teaching English as a Second Language online with this comprehensive course.
Learn best practices for teaching English as a Second Language online with this comprehensive course.
This course is designed for both experienced and new ESL teachers who want to transition to or improve their online teaching skills. It covers essential aspects of teaching English as a Second Language online, including Second Language Acquisition theories, conducting needs analyses, curating content, designing lesson plans, and implementing effective teaching strategies. The course uses an engaging "International Travel" theme and includes real, recorded online session videos to demonstrate practical applications. Participants will learn about creating engaging online environments, facilitating group work, understanding Computer Assisted Language Learning concepts, and providing effective feedback. The course is structured into 7 modules, each focusing on different aspects of online ESL teaching, culminating in insights from experienced VOXY online ESL teachers.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basic principles of Second Language Acquisition and their application to online ESL learners
Conduct a needs analysis and create course objectives, content, and lessons based on student needs
Implement Task-Based Language Teaching in an online environment
Design effective lesson plans for online ESL classes
Develop strategies for engaging students in an online classroom
Understand and apply different feedback techniques in online language teaching
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
136 Minutes PreRecorded video
15 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 7 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers the fundamental aspects of teaching English as a Second Language online. It is divided into 7 modules: Introduction to the Online Classroom, Second Language Acquisition, Task-Based Language Teaching, Lesson Planning and Structures, Developing a Lesson Plan, Error Correction and Feedback, and Challenges with Online Teaching and Learning. Throughout the course, learners engage with various instructional methods including video lectures, readings, quizzes, and discussion prompts. The curriculum covers essential topics such as creating engaging online environments, understanding Second Language Acquisition theories, implementing Task-Based Language Teaching, designing effective lesson plans, providing constructive feedback, and addressing challenges specific to online language teaching. The course also incorporates real-world examples and insights from experienced online ESL teachers, providing a practical perspective on the field.
Introduction to the Online Classroom
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Introduction to Task Based Language Teaching
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Lesson Planning and Structures
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Developing a Lesson Plan
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Error Correction and Feedback
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Challenges with Online Teaching and Learning
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Senior Global Educator
Emilia Gracia is part of the international education team at Global Launch, Arizona State University's 200-person global training unit, where she serves as a supervisor for a team of ESL instructors. Before joining Global Launch, Emilia taught Spanish as a Second Language in the United States and worked as an EFL teacher at the university level in both the Dominican Republic and Ecuador. She holds a Master's degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from Northern Arizona University and a Diploma in University Pedagogy from the Pontifical Catholic University Madre y Maestra in Santo Domingo, DR.
Chief Education Officer
Dr. Nielson, the Chief Education Officer at VOXY, is an applied linguist with a focus on instructed second language acquisition. She is dedicated to making language learning more efficient, engaging, and effective through the use of technology and cutting-edge research on adult language learning. She earned her PhD in Second Language Acquisition from the University of Maryland, where her research emphasized technology-enhanced language instruction and the integration of SLA theory with language teaching. Katie has successfully led teams in designing award-winning language courses for the U.S. Government, universities, and language training centers.
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