What is Affective Filter Hypothesis

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Handbook of Research on Fostering Social Justice Through Intercultural and Multilingual Communication

Krashen’s (1983) AU32: The in-text citation "Krashen’s (1983)" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. theory that language learning is inhibited when stress levels are high.

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Empowering the Voices of Young Multilingual Learners in the ESL Classroom

Monica Baker (NYS TESOL, USA & Webutuck Central School District, USA)

Source Title: Handbook of Research on Fostering Social Justice Through Intercultural and Multilingual Communication

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5083-3.ch018

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to examine effective strategies for empowering multilingual students in elementary ESL classrooms. The chapter focuses on six classroom practices that elevate student voice. Multilingual learners participate in project-based learning, restorative circles and debate, reflect on their identity and issues of social justice, and publish their work. Through a framework of culturally responsive pedagogy, young multilingual learners engage in active learning experiences that elevate student voice and strengthen learner autonomy in conjunction with language acquisition. The author shares excerpts of her action research journal to capture authentic reflection and student feedback.

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The hypothesis credited to Stephen Krashen, an expert in linguistics, that declares that a student’s anxiety, low self esteem, or lack of motivation can serve to cause a mental block preventing the successful acquisition of a second language. If the “affective filter” is lowered by creating a learning environment in which students are more motivated and suffer from less anxiety and low self esteem, the possibility of success in achieving SLA is greatly improved.

Published in Chapter: Asynchronous Online Foreign Language Courses; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition

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