4. AFFECTIVE FILTER THEORY
Learners that exhibit
• High Motivation
• Self Confidence
• Good Self Image
• Low Anxiety Levels
“SUCCESSFUL”
*Better equipped to acquire the 2nd language*
5. AFFECTIVE FILTER THEORY
Learners that exhibit
• Low Motivation
• Low Self Esteem
• Poor Self Image
• High Anxiety Levels
Creates a “mental block”
*Prevents learners from acquiring the 2nd language*
Positive “affect” is necessary for “acquisition” to take place
6. DELIVERING POSITIVE “AFFECT”
Create a positive and warm environment!
Set the “tone” for the emotional environment
Set clear rules that ensure safety and respect for all
Allow voices to be heard freely without fear or humiliation
Let students get to know you as a person – build a relationship of
trust and students feeling comfortable around you.
Set clear expectations of what YOU expect from them and what
THEY can expect from you!
7. TIPS FOR SPEAKING TO YOUR STUDENTS
Use HUMOR
a technique used to lower the affective filter so that the students feel less
anxiety. This is an important consideration in language classrooms where
many students feel a great deal of stress when using the target language
orally.
Use students NAME
Use Eye Contact
Use Positive language
Try to interact with children outside of the classroom
8. AFFECTIVE FILTER THEORY
"In the real world, conversations with
sympathetic native speakers who are
willing to help the acquirer understand
are very helpful."
Stephen Krashen