Mod 1 Discussion: Classroom Implications of Linguistic Theory

By choosing not to, or selectively, correct ELL students, this creates an “affective filter” in one’s classroom. Innatist theorist, Krashen, claims this affective filter curates an uplifting learning environment, boosts self-esteem, and creates self-motivation in the student. Unless a student’s grammar compromises the comprehension of their communication, its best to let them learn over time with exposure.

I really liked the example where the third-grade teacher addresses the class as a whole when explaining the “dots” on the gameboard. Addressing the whole class means the student is less likely to feel targeted or embarrassed. Another way to address this example with the third-grade student: a teacher could walk over to the table and ask the students whose markers were on each dot. This would create engagement with students and suggest they are “dots," not “points.”