Are you a teacher of English as a foreign language? Do you want to improve your skills? Sign up for the second series of Shaping the Way We Teach English online course developed by the Department of State in partnership with the University of Oregon and Coursera. Free. No pre-requisites or eligibility requirements. Part 1 begins on January 5 and April 6. Part 2 begins on February 9 and May 11. Participants need only register for the course online at Coursera.org: Part I: coursera.org/course/shaping1landscape Part II: coursera.org/course/shaping2paths (Completion of Part I is not a prerequisite for Part II. The two parts can be taken in either order.) Candidates should be self-motivated and have access to a reliable Internet connection, a computer or mobile device capable of playing back web-based audio and video files, and the ability to type well enough in English to participate in discussions. An estimated 4-6 hours a week is required to participate in the course. Potential participants may visit help.coursera.org/ for support services, technical questions, and assistance using the Coursera platform. SYLLABUS: The *Shaping the Way We Teach English *MOOC will be divided into two five-week sessions that can be taken independently. Part 1, *The Landscape of *English Language Teaching*, will begin on January 5 and April 6, 2015. Part 2, *Paths to Success in English Language Teaching*, will begin on February 9 and May 11. The MOOC will be asynchronous and will include readings, videos, and discussion forums. Part I: The Landscape of English Language Teaching Week 1: Authentic materials to enhance student motivation Week 2: Pair and group work for collaborative learning Week 3: Critical and creative thinking to drive learning Week 4: Learner feedback and assessment to evaluate student progress Week 5: Language in context and using content to structure language learning Part II: Paths to Success in English Language Teaching Week 1: Integrating skills and using tasks to motivate learners Week 2: Alternative assessment to demonstrate language ability Week 3: Incorporating individual learning differences in instruction Week 4: Effective classroom management Week 5: Reflective teaching
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