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US varsity offers free online English course for teachers, kids
DHAKA, Oct 21, 2019 (BSS) – The US Department of State is sponsoring a
free Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) for teachers who specialize in
Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) between three and ten years of age.
The MOOC is offered by George Mason University as part of the US
Department of State’s American English (AE) E-Teacher Program, said a press
release.
Enrollment is open until November 25, 2019. After enrolling,
participants may log in at any time — day or night — to access the course.
All five modules of coursework must be completed by December 2, 2019.
Participants, who complete the required activities with a score of 70
percent or higher, will receive a digital badge and certificate.
This TEYL MOOC is designed to introduce English teachers the theory and
practice of teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) to young learners
three to ten years old.
Through engaging videos and practical readings, MOOC participants will
explore approaches for teaching English that are not only effective but also
fun and engaging for children.
Through weekly participation in this MOOC, teachers will have the
opportunity to share ideas with peers and apply course content to their
specific learning environment.
Get ready to learn about TEYL and be part of an international learning
community with teachers around the world! All created content in this course
is licensed CC-BY 4.0. This means that anything marked CC BY 4.0 can be
reused, revised, remixed, and redistributed by teachers in their school or
community.
This special TEYL MOOC is one of many initiatives the U.S. Diplomatic
Mission in Bangladesh is supporting this year to promote greater cooperation,
dialogue, and mutual understanding between Bangladeshis and Americans.
To enroll in the course, visit the following website:
https://www.canvas.net/browse/fhi-pd/fhi-george-mason/courses/teaching-
english-young-learners
BSS/PR/TAN/FI/ 1742 hrs