Raises the Affective Filter or Lowers It?

Activities start with language students have already mastered, and students expand on it as they feel comfortable.

The teacher only uses the book activities.

The teacher corrects all of the students' mistakes

Students can check their answers with a partner before they share their ideas with the class.

Activities are centered on the students' needs and interests

The teacher asks students a question and tells them no one will be called on for 60 seconds.

The teacher has a variety of activities that address different learning styles, and students can choose which one they want to do.

The teacher spends the entire class focusing on new language items.

When a student makes the same mistake again and again, the teacher says, "It's because you don't listen."

When a student makes a mistake, the teacher has them repeat the correct answer over and over until they say it right.