Citlaly Alejandra Ontiveros VazquezAdrian Rojas isedoJosé Antonio Sandoval

What is the affective filter hypothesis ?

The hypothesis stated by krashen says that the affective filter It’s an imaginary barrier that prevents the students to learn a second language

Emotional factors can make a big difference in their learning.

Motivation ,self-confidence, stress, hungry, boredom, anxiety,panic, insecurity

......etc

How does it work ?When the affective

filter is high the opportunities of learning decrease.

panic

Opportunity of learning

When the effective filter is low the opportunities of learning increase

Learning pani

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Some affective filtersEnvironment (classroom or at home)Panic to the teacher.Lack of motivation form the teacher.Hunger, or other problems they shouldn’t be

aware of

Factors

How can we lower the affective filters?

Creating a nurturing environment based on what is familiar to them or what they like.

Allow the students to work with others in meaningful tasks.

Don not force anyone to participate, Do not put the on the spotlight.

Have a buddy system.Have an open teacher-student relationship.Don’t assume how they feel or that its on their

head.

Conclusion

A great deal of comprehensive input

High Motivation

Full of Self Confidence

Low Anxiety

Lower filterHigh defenseMore input pass the filter

A great deal of comprehensive input

Low motivation

Layoff Self Confidence

High Anxiety

High language learning filterLower defense from the StudentsMost input material are blocked in the process