https://padlet.com/cmckay1414/xt8uewsw81uu en-us 2018-01-22 18:45:48 UTC 2018-03-28 20:44:08 UTC hello@padlet.com cmckay1414 https://padlet.com/cmckay1414/xt8uewsw81uu/wish/223570305 In order to prevent the construction of an Affective Filter, what steps can a teacher take to develop a safe, welcoming, and motivating learning environment for English Language Learners? 


]]> 2018-01-22 21:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cmckay1414/xt8uewsw81uu/wish/223570305 cmckay1414 https://padlet.com/cmckay1414/xt8uewsw81uu/wish/223912152 1)http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/how-create-welcoming-classroom-environment
2) http://multilingualmania.com/the-role-of-the-affective-filter-in-language-learnimg/
3) https://www.edutopia.org/neuroscience-brain-based-learning-emotional-safety
4) https://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/classroom-resources/affective-filter-english-learners/]]> 2018-01-23 17:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cmckay1414/xt8uewsw81uu/wish/223912152 cmckay1414 https://padlet.com/cmckay1414/xt8uewsw81uu/wish/223987508 One of the articles I read while researching this topic was about a English speaking student who was mocked for mispronouncing a word within a university level Spanish class. Due feelings of anxiety and issues with self confidence, this student developed an Affective Filter that resulted in her not speaking Spanish in front of a native Spanish speaker for almost four years. This is certainly a good example of how the Affective Filter can hinder a students second language acquisition and compels me to reflect on how many of the ELL students in the Ontario school system must feel on a daily basis. Unlike the student from the example, most of the students in our schools do not have an instructor who speaks their first language and subsequently cannot easily provide feedback and positive reinforcement. Thus, I believe this demonstrates how crucial it is for teachers to advocate and propagate for the concepts of respect within their classrooms, to ensure their students feel safe and motivated to learn without fear of contempt.]]> 2018-01-23 19:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cmckay1414/xt8uewsw81uu/wish/223987508 cmckay1414 https://padlet.com/cmckay1414/xt8uewsw81uu/wish/224011890 1) invite students to share their culture in the classroom: This can take the form of simple class discussion or class activity. However this could also be accomplished by differentiating instruction and activities to allows students to explore subject matter from their cultural perspective. For instance, within a history class, you could take a historical concept or even an event and ask students to research it from the perspective of an ethnic background, country, or culture of their choosing. By allowing ELL students to tap into subject matter that they are already familiar with or are connected to, they may feel more comfortable and be more motivated to do the work.
2) Create classroom expectations at the beginning of the year:  At the beginning of a semester, as a class, create a list of expectations that all students are to follow. Throughout the process, guide the students and ensure respect is a primary principle.
3) Encourage participation not perfection: Work to develop an environment that encourages students to engage in class work and discussion. Students need to feel safe and understand that making a mistakes is all part of the learning process. While this is especially true for ELL students, this concept is essential for all student learning.
4) Create Partnerships: Pairing an ELL student with another classmate, who is a proficient native speaker and regularly demonstrates respect in the class, can be beneficial to their learning. By creating a relationship of trust with another student, feelings of fear and judgment may dissipate and thus allow for the learning process to be strengthened.  ]]> 2018-01-23 20:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cmckay1414/xt8uewsw81uu/wish/224011890