Curriculum
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- Module 1: Introduction - Foundations of Humanistic Education23
- 1.1Guidance for Module 1Copy
- 1.2Reading Text: IntroductionCopy
- 1.3Reading Text: Module 1Copy
- 1.4Who Said What?Copy5 Questions
- 1.5Foundations of Humanistic TeachingCopy7 Questions
- 1.6Teacher’s Well-Being and Humanistic Teaching)Copy10 Questions
- 1.7Matching & Classification: From Humanism to ConstructivismCopy4 Questions
- 1.8Classification: Which Educational Perspective?Copy6 Questions
- 1.9Sequencing: Erikson’s StagesCopy4 Questions
- 1.10Erik Erikson’s Eight Stages of Psychosocial DevelopmentCopy8 Questions
- 1.11True / False: Student-Centered LearningCopy12 Questions
- 1.12Classification: Teacher-Centered / Student-Centered / Top-Down / Bottom-UpCopy12 Questions
- 1.13Behaviorism vs. Cognitivism: Chomsky & SkinnerCopy4 Questions
- 1.14Classification: Which Theoretical Perspective?Copy2 Questions
- 1.15Classroom Applications: Behaviorism vs. CognitivismCopy7 Questions
- 1.16Core Principles of Humanistic TeachingCopy6 Questions
- 1.17Classification: Applying Humanistic Teaching PrinciplesCopy6 Questions
- 1.18Humanistic Methodologies: Practices & OriginsCopy5 Questions
- 1.19Humanism Integrated with CLTCopy10 Questions
- 1.20Identifying Humanistic Elements in Classroom PracticeCopy5 Questions
- 1.21Module 1 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 1.22Module 1 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- 1.23Module 1 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- Module 2: Understanding Self-Actualization13
- 2.1Guidance for Module 2Copy
- 2.2Reading Text: Module 2Copy
- 2.3Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in TESOL ContextCopy5 Questions
- 2.4Characteristics of Self-Actualization in TESOLCopy5 Questions
- 2.5Philosophical and Modern Foundations of Self-ActualizationCopy10 Questions
- 2.6Self-Actualization in TESOL ContextsCopy5 Questions
- 2.7True or False: The Self-Actualizing ClassroomCopy5 Questions
- 2.8Understanding Affect in Language LearningCopy5 Questions
- 2.9Krashen’s Affective Filter HypothesisCopy5 Questions
- 2.10Teacher Affect and Classroom ClimateCopy5 Questions
- 2.11Module 2 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 2.12Module 2 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- 2.13Module 2 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- Module 3: Exploring Identity, Culture, and the Human Journey in EFL/ESL Teaching11
- 3.1Guidance for Module 3Copy
- 3.2Reading Text: Module 3Copy
- 3.3Teaching as an Art and a SkillCopy10 Questions
- 3.4Building Community and ScaffoldingCopy5 Questions
- 3.5Native vs Non-Native Teachers and Global EnglishCopy5 Questions
- 3.6Cultural Frameworks and Thinkers in TESOLCopy6 Questions
- 3.7The Danger of One-Size-Fits-All TeachingCopy5 Questions
- 3.8Integrating VARK, Multiple Intelligences, and Emotional IntelligenceCopy9 Questions
- 3.9Module 3 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 3.10Module 3 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- 3.11Module 3 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- Module 4: Basic Teaching Methodologies14
- 4.1Guidance for Module 4Copy
- 4.2Reading Text: Module 4Copy
- 4.3Traditional and Modern Approaches in TESOLCopy5 Questions
- 4.4Core Principles and Misconceptions of CLTCopy10 Questions
- 4.5Figures, Concepts, and Techniques in CLTCopy7 Questions
- 4.6Core Principles of Task-Based Language TeachingCopy10 Questions
- 4.7Key Figures and Phases in TBLTCopy6 Questions
- 4.8Core Principles and Implementation of Content-Based InstructionCopy10 Questions
- 4.9Key Figures, Concepts, and Applications of CBICopy8 Questions
- 4.10Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory and the Zone of Proximal DevelopmentCopy10 Questions
- 4.11Scaffolding Techniques and Classroom ApplicationsCopy7 Questions
- 4.12Module 4 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 4.13Module 4 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy3 Days
- 4.14Module 4 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- Module 5: Creating a Humanistic Classroom Environment9
- 5.1Guidance for Module 5Copy
- 5.2Reading Text: Module 5Copy
- 5.3The Reggio Emilia Approach: Core Ideas and Relevance to TESOLCopy5 Questions
- 5.4Learning as a Community ProcessCopy7 Questions
- 5.5Empathy and Communication in Humanistic TESOLCopy5 Questions
- 5.6Empathy, Trust, and Classroom PracticesCopy8 Questions
- 5.7Module 5 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 5.8Module 5 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy3 Days
- 5.9Module 5 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- Module 6: Humanistic Teaching Methods–An Overview13
- 6.1Guidance for Module 6Copy
- 6.2Reading Text: Module 6Copy
- 6.3From Principles to Practice: Student-Centered ActivitiesCopy5 Questions
- 6.4Student-Centered Activities and Communicative Language TeachingCopy5 Questions
- 6.5Personalized Learning in the Student-Centered ClassroomCopy5 Questions
- 6.6Experiential LearningCopy5 Questions
- 6.7Integrating Communicative Methods for Effective Fluency and Practical Language Use: Experiential Learning Tasks in CLTCopy5 Questions
- 6.8Promoting Fluency and Integrating Grammar in CLTCopy5 Questions
- 6.9Experiential Learning Tasks (with CLT and Functional Language Focus)Copy5 Questions
- 6.10Facilitating Fluency Through Communicative PracticeCopy5 Questions
- 6.11Module 6 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 6.12Module 6 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- 6.13Module 6 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- Module 7: Developing Learner Autonomy11
- 7.1Guidance for Module 7Copy
- 7.2Reading Text: Module 7Copy
- 7.3Practical Pathways to Self-Directed Learning: Goal Setting and Self-AssessmentCopy5 Questions
- 7.4Rethinking Vocabulary and Grammar Learning: From Isolated Lists to Meaningful Context / Integrating the Lexical ApproachCopy5 Questions
- 7.5Begin with Real Needs, Not Just Levels / Use Students’ Lives as the Curriculum / Learner-Generated Materials / Portfolios and Personal ProgressCopy5 Questions
- 7.6Learner Misconceptions That Get in the WayCopy8 Questions
- 7.7Retrieval Practice and Reflective Tools for Autonomous LearningCopy8 Questions
- 7.8Keyword ReviewCopy10 Questions
- 7.9Module 7 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 7.10Module 7 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- 7.11Module 7 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- Module 8: Emotional and Social Learning in TESOL11
- 8.1Guidance for Module 8Copy
- 8.2Reading Text: Module 8Copy
- 8.3Emotion as Method: The Role of Emotional IntelligenceCopy5 Questions
- 8.4Understanding and Managing Emotions – Building Empathy and Social SkillsCopy8 Questions
- 8.5Integrating Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into Language Teaching / SEL Activities and TechniquesCopy5 Questions
- 8.6History and Roots of SEL / The Role of CLT in SEL / Impact on Language Acquisition and Classroom DynamicsCopy5 Questions
- 8.7Application of CLT in SEL: CLT Activities that Support SELCopy5 Questions
- 8.8Integrating SEL into CLT: Mutual Reinforcement of SEL and CLTCopy5 Questions
- 8.9Module 8 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 8.10Module 8 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- 8.11Module 8 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- Module 9: Motivation and Engagement13
- 9.1Guidance for Module 9Copy
- 9.2Reading Text: Module 9Copy
- 9.3Feedback and Assessment – Institutional Support and Goal-SettingCopy5 Questions
- 9.4Goal-Setting and Achievement in TESOLCopy5 Questions
- 9.5Teacher Engagement as a Foundation for Learner Motivation – The Power of Reflective InquiryCopy5 Questions
- 9.6Reclaiming Teacher Agency – Collaboration and CommunityCopy10 Questions
- 9.7A Model for Conscious Classroom Change – From Theory to PracticeCopy5 Questions
- 9.8A Teacher’s Observation: Ms. Fay Case StudyCopy6 Questions
- 9.9Recognizing Drops in Student Motivation and ParticipationCopy6 Questions
- 9.10Action Research and Learner Motivation / Tools for Teacher-Led InquiryCopy5 Questions
- 9.11Module 9 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 9.12Module 9 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- 9.13Module 9 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- Module 10: Assessment and Feedback in a Humanistic Classroom19
- 10.1Guidance for Module 10Copy
- 10.2Reading Text: Module 10Copy
- 10.3Humanistic Approaches to Assessment in TESOLCopy7 Questions
- 10.4Formative vs Summative Assessment – Alternative AssessmentCopy7 Questions
- 10.5Humanizing Traditional and Skills-Based TestingCopy8 Questions
- 10.6Humanizing Skills-Based Testing: Receptive & Productive TasksCopy8 Questions
- 10.7Validity, Reliability, and Authenticity in Humanistic TestingCopy8 Questions
- 10.8Reliability in TestingCopy8 Questions
- 10.9Authenticity: The Soul of AssessmentCopy6 Questions
- 10.10Helping Learners Own Their Progress: The Role of Feedback in Building AutonomyCopy8 Questions
- 10.11Feedback Techniques and TimingCopy8 Questions
- 10.12Feedback as Connection and GrowthCopy9 Questions
- 10.13Writing as Craft—and Assessment as ProcessCopy8 Questions
- 10.14Challenging Prior Learning and Embracing AuthenticityCopy8 Questions
- 10.15Encouraging Open Communication and Empathy in the Language ClassroomCopy8 Questions
- 10.16Applying Empathy and CLT Principles in PracticeCopy8 Questions
- 10.17Module 10 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 10.18Module 10 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy3 Days
- 10.19Module 10 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- Module 11: Integrating Cultural Competence14
- 11.1Guidance for Module 11Copy
- 11.2Reading Text: Module 11Copy
- 11.3Overview and Understanding Cultural DiversityCopy8 Questions
- 11.4Defining Culture and Valuing Cultural DifferencesCopy8 Questions
- 11.5Culturally Responsive Teaching and EFL vs ESL ContextsCopy8 Questions
- 11.6Navigating Cultural Contexts and Intercultural CommunicationCopy8 Questions
- 11.7Humor and Culturally Responsive PracticeCopy8 Questions
- 11.8Practical Suggestions for Teachers and Pronunciation InstructionCopy8 Questions
- 11.9EFL and ESL Focus, Common Ground, and Practical StrategiesCopy8 Questions
- 11.10Art, Music, and Shared Human ValuesCopy5 Questions
- 11.11Keyword ReviewCopy12 Questions
- 11.12Module 11 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 11.13Module 11 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- 11.14Module 11 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- Module 12: Professional Development for Humanistic Educators19
- 12.1Guidance for Module 12Copy
- 12.2Reading Text: Module 12Copy
- 12.3Understanding the Philosophical Foundations of ReflectionCopy3 Questions
- 12.4Dewey and Reflective PracticeCopy5 Questions
- 12.5Matching Reflective Techniques to PurposeCopy5 Questions
- 12.6Reflective Practice and Action Research: Core ConceptsCopy4 Questions
- 12.7Humanistic Reflection and Professional SolidarityCopy5 Questions
- 12.8Matching Reflective Techniques to PurposeCopy5 Questions
- 12.9Levels and Purposes of ReflectionCopy4 Questions
- 12.10Principles of Reflective TeachingCopy4 Questions
- 12.11Reflective Tools and TechniquesCopy5 Questions
- 12.12Understanding the Action Research CycleCopy4 Questions
- 12.13Action Research and Humanistic PrinciplesCopy5 Questions
- 12.14Applying Action Research in ContextCopy4 Questions
- 12.15Professional Growth Through CommunityCopy4 Questions
- 12.16Intentional and Accidental Growth PathsCopy5 Questions
- 12.17Module 12 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 12.18Module 12 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- 12.19Module 12 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- Module 13: The Craft of Teaching—Where Ideas Meet Practice26
- 13.1Guidance for Module 13Copy
- 13.2Reading Text: Module 13Copy
- 13.3Planning with Purpose and Humanistic PresenceCopy4 Questions
- 13.4Matching Key Terms in Lesson PlanningCopy5 Questions
- 13.5Understanding the PPP ModelCopy4 Questions
- 13.6Matching Keywords and Approaches in TESOLCopy5 Questions
- 13.7Prescriptive vs. Descriptive TasksCopy5 Questions
- 13.8Sequencing and Affective Focus in the PPP LessonCopy5 Questions
- 13.9Ordering a Humanistic PPP LessonCopy5 Questions
- 13.10Understanding Lesson Structure and PurposeCopy3 Questions
- 13.11Matching: Sequencing Lesson StagesCopy6 Questions
- 13.12True or False: Humanistic Lesson Planning PrinciplesCopy5 Questions
- 13.13Using CCQs EffectivelyCopy5 Questions
- 13.14Integrating Planning and Classroom ManagementCopy5 Questions
- 13.15Why Consider the Cambridge TKT?Copy3 Questions
- 13.16Matching: TKT Modules and Their FocusCopy3 Questions
- 13.17Applying TKT Domains to Humanistic PracticeCopy3 Questions
- 13.18Materials: Tools or Masters?Copy3 Questions
- 13.19Matching: Coursebook Components and Their FunctionsCopy6 Questions
- 13.20Questioning Coursebook AssumptionsCopy6 Questions
- 13.21Psychodramaturgy and PresenceCopy5 Questions
- 13.22Humanistic Classroom PracticesCopy4 Questions
- 13.23Dramaturgy in TESOL: From Role-Play to Soul-PlayCopy3 Questions
- 13.24Module 13 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 13.25Module 13 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- 13.26Module 13 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- Module 14: Humanistic Teaching in a Changing World10
- 14.1Guidance for Module 14Copy
- 14.2Reading Text: Module 14Copy
- 14.3Beginner’s Mind and Humanistic AwarenessCopy3 Questions
- 14.4Global Trends and the Humanistic ResponseCopy5 Questions
- 14.5Humanistic Lineage: The Thinkers and Their IdeasCopy4 Questions
- 14.6Reimagining Roles: From Control to Co-AgencyCopy3 Questions
- 14.7Humanism in Motion: Continuity and ChangeCopy10 Questions
- 14.8Module 14 – Pre-Reflection Audio Warm-Up ActivityCopy
- 14.9Module 14 Task A – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
- 14.10Module 14 Task B – Manually-Graded AssignmentCopy
