Task#3

Task#3
Questions I still have

1-Why didnt I hear affective learning before?
2- Why most private language schools around the world are looking for native speakers (ONLY) and don´t care about affective language learning?
3-Speaking a language perfectly doesn't mean we are going to teach effectively, does it?
4- Is there an affective language learning framework for lesson planing?
5-How can we feel the difference between an affective teacher from a regular teacher?
6-Were we affective teachers before this course?
7-is there a experiment of behavior between kids taught with affective teaching strategies and kids from teachers that do not apply it?
8-How can I motivate my co -workers to be affective teachers? by telling them? By acting like one?
9- Can I say that in the school I work we promote affective learning thru affective teaching skills?
10.Is there a follow up course?

Comments

  1. Silvia Montufo UrquízarMay 2, 2016 at 12:04 PM

    Affective teachers LOVE their students:-)

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  2. Raquel CastroMay 2, 2016 at 2:27 PM

    true Silvia..!

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  3. Juan UribeMay 7, 2016 at 5:19 AM

    Great questions, Raquel!

    The field of affective language learning is around 40 years old and there has been a lot of research in the last 20 years on the effect of affective practices in the classroom. There are many studies that show the effectiveness of affective language learning. Most of the research that I have read has mostly been done with university students in Asia.

    Affectivity is a continuum, so I would not say that it's either black or white, but much more of having the knowledge, skills, and the attitude to purposely bring affect into our classrooms. Being aware is key here.

    I believe we inspire others by example. We have to be however careful not to devalue what others have been doing, as this would be not affective. Change happens best when there is the buy in from directors that wish to make learning more affective as a whole.

    I will keep you posted if we have a follow up course in the future. Meanwhile you can check my blog at childrenlearningenglishaffectively.blogspot.ca and the Affective Language Learning page I have on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AffectiveLanguageLearning/?fref=ts

    Really enjoyed having you in the course, Raquel!
    Wish you and your students memorable learning!!!

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