WEEK ONE - TASK # 1

WEEK ONE -  TASK # 1

In my opinion, affective learning is building a real connection with students, respecting them and teaching them content which is truly interesting. It means teaching with love and compassion.

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  1. Juan UribeApril 15, 2016 at 6:22 AM

    Danielle, 

    You certainly have a powerful definition here. 
    The challenge here is making sure people who read it have the same concepts about what a real connection, respecting students, and interesting content. Same applies to love and compassion. Many times talking about what seems obvious to us is the hardest part. 

     I would only add sharing power and build awareness about their learning as important parts of affective learning. 

    Love discussing and thinking about affective language learning with all of you. What a treat!

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  2. Karen Frazier TsaiApril 16, 2016 at 10:40 AM

    I completely agree with your description of affective learning, Danielle! Well-stated!

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  3. Danielle SalesApril 19, 2016 at 6:37 AM

    Thank you, Karen Frazier Tsai !

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