Course Overview: Foreign Language Teaching (English)
Welcome to this comprehensive journey into the art and science of teaching English as a foreign language. This course is designed to bridge the gap between educational theory and classroom practice, providing you with a robust toolkit to support your students' linguistic development.
Through 11 interactive modules, you will explore the essential pillars of modern ELT (English Language Teaching):
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Pedagogical Foundations: Master the concepts of the zone of proximal development and effective scaffolding techniques.
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Acquisition Theories: Understand how learners naturally acquire language through comprehensible input.
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Practical Skills: Learn to balance fluency with accuracy and activate student knowledge through cognitive schemata.
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Course Design: Navigate the complexities of curriculum planning and modern assessment types.
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Innovative Methods: Discover hands-on tools like Cuisenaire rods and the integrated 4 C’s (CLIL) framework.
By the end of this course, you will have the confidence to design engaging lessons, assess progress effectively, and create a dynamic learning environment tailored to every student's needs.
Key Information
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Format: 100% Online / Self-paced
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Content: 11 Interactive H5P video lessons
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Level: Introductory to intermediate pedagogy
- Enseignant: Nicolas Evain