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SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION THEORIES GRE TA M SAMUELS

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Second Language Acquisition TheoriesGreta M Samuels

Stephen Krashen

Acquisition-LearningMonitor Natural Order Input Affective Filter

Theories for 2nd Language Acquisition

Affectiveaffectivefektiv/adjectivePsychologyadjective: affectiverelating to moods, feelings, and attitudes.

Affective Filter TheoryHigh MotivationSelf ConfidenceGood Self ImageLow Anxiety LevelsSUCCESSFUL*Better equipped to acquire the 2nd language*

Learners that exhibit

Affective Filter TheoryLearners that exhibit

Low MotivationLow Self EsteemPoor Self ImageHigh Anxiety Levels

Creates a mental block

*Prevents learners from acquiring the 2nd language* Positive affect is necessary for acquisition to take place

Delivering Positive AffectCreate a positive and warm environment!Set the tone for the emotional environmentSet clear rules that ensure safety and respect for all Allow voices to be heard freely without fear or humiliationLet 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!

Tips for Speaking to your studentsUse HUMORa 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

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

Referenceshttp://www.sk.com.br/sk-krash.html

http://www.educ.ualberta.ca/staff/olenka.bilash/best%20of%20bilash/krashen.html