Task 1:


Task 1:
The video suggested for task 1 is just amazing. It made me believe more and more in the uniqueness of being a language teacher and the marvels of the polyvalent profile of the teacher.  Good teaching can only be reinforced through affective language learning. It can be defined as establishing an affective rapport between teacher and students on the one hand, and between the students and the language being taught on the other. Hence, the teacher  essentially should teach the kids from his/her heart,  show them that  he is not an alien creature talking from his ivory tower, he is rather down to earth with his /her learners. Before indulging into the daily rituals of teaching, the teacher shows the students that he ultimately cares about them as individuals and as learners as well. This can simply be done through little things that make a bid difference like greeting them with a smile, call them by name and listen to their problems if need be. This will create an anxiety-free atmosphere in class that will undoubtedly foster language learning. Students will be more comfortable when engaging in the learning tasks, working together will their peers and exploring new learning opportunities fearless of mistakes and of abhorrent severe teachers’ reaction. Hence, affective language learning will maximize the chances of learning effectively.
I am glad that I use most of the 100 ways of teaching affectively as suggested in the video, I consider myself as a friend to them. Here is a picture of me with a group of my students! they are not kids they are aged 14 years old! but I firmly believe that teachers should teach affectively  regardless of the age of the learners.

Comments

  1. Juan UribeApril 14, 2016 at 1:27 PM

    Dear Marwa, 

    I went yes! yes! yes! when reading your post. 
    You have been able to capture very well the essence of affective language learning and how it motivates students to learn. 

    Affectively learning is effective learning with students of all ages. As I mentioned in a previous comment, everybody needs validation and confidence. 

    Loved the picture! Keep on this path and always count on me. Hope to pay your class a visit with Buddy the Frog when I go to Tunisia. 

    Greetings from Brazil!

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  2. Silvia Montufo UrquízarApril 14, 2016 at 10:51 PM

    Love the post and the picture. You are so pretty!

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  3. Maria BossaApril 15, 2016 at 5:58 AM

    Very interesting!!! I loved your pic!!! Thanks Juan Uribe for your comment about validation and confidence! :)

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