Day 10 Global Teachers' Festival 2026 | Pilar Capaul

Описание: In this warm, practical, and highly relatable session, Pilar Capaul explores one of the most influential ideas in second‑language acquisition: Krashen’s Affective Filter Hypothesis. When learners feel anxious, self‑conscious, or overwhelmed, their “filter” rises — blocking input, reducing motivation, and limiting risk‑taking. But when they feel safe, supported, and confident, language intake increases dramatically, and learning becomes enjoyable.

Using vivid examples (including the “first day learning Japanese” scenario), Pilar shows how stress, low motivation, complex instructions, negative past experiences, and digital‑tool challenges can all raise the affective filter. She then guides teachers through concrete, classroom‑ready strategies to lower it — from modelling warm communication to offering low‑stakes practice, rehearsals, clear steps, predictable routines, and emotional check‑ins.

📌 What you’ll learn in this webinar:
• What the affective filter is and why it affects memory, participation, and risk‑taking
• Signs your learners may be overwhelmed or self‑critical
• How motivation, confidence, and anxiety shape the classroom experience
• Classroom habits that unintentionally raise learners’ filters
• Practical tools: clear instructions, rehearsal time, wait time, warm tone, low‑pressure tasks
• How to support students struggling with timers, leaderboards, or digital platforms
• How to scaffold tech use so learners feel safe, not judged
• Why we don’t remove all discomfort — we expand comfort zones gradually
• The “rainbow metaphor” for guiding learners into new challenges safely
• How teachers (not AI) protect emotional well‑being in digital learning environments

A must‑watch for educators seeking practical strategies to build supportive, confidence‑boosting learning environments.