The ideal environment

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for kids learning Á
By Héctor Devia Robayo
UNAD Florida – Sunrise, FL
TEF5402 – February 22, 2019

A crucial factor for kid’s language learning has to do with safe and pleasant
atmosphere due to it impacts on the affective filter during acquisition/learning
process (Krashen, 1982, pp. 30–32).

1. Safety atmosphere
“Child safe environments are safe and friendly settings where children feel respected,
valued and encouraged to reach their full potential” (Legedza, 2016, Webpage)
.

•
 DoCommunity build all
 Don’t
• Don’t allow bullying
year long. because language misuse
• Settle classroom rules and errors at class.
and procedures. • Don’t use teacher center
instruction.

2. Pleasant environment

A pleasant environment impacts on how children feel at classroom. The

environment must be conductive to their activities (Drakes, 2011, Webpage)

 Do  Don’t
• Gamify classes. • Don’t force to produce
• Correct indirectly. early speech
• Congratulate often • Don’t insist in high level
• Promote spontaneous of accuracy in early
communication. stages
 3. Why it is important?

A safe and pleasant atmosphere contributes better outcomes in 2L learning

MOTIVATION
“Performers with high motivation generally do better in
second language acquisition” (Krashen, 1982, p. 31).

SELF-CONFIDENCE
“Performers with self-confidence and a good self-image tend to
do better in second language acquisition.Close any programs
not needed for the interview” (Krashen, 1982, p. 31).

ANXIETY
“Low anxiety appears to be conducive to second
language acquisition, whether measured as personal or
classroom anxiety” (Krashen, 1982, p. 31).

REFERENCES USED

Albert, R. (2011, November 9). 20 Tips for Creating a Safe Learning Environment [George Lucas
Educational Foundation]. Retrieved February 22, 2019, from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-
tips-create-safe-learning-environment-rebecca-alber
Drakes, L. (2011, March 15). Environment and Children: Creating a Space for Children to Learn |
Rasmussen College [Early Chilhood Education]. Retrieved February 21, 2019, from
https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/environment-and-children-creating-a-
space-for-children-to-lean/
Krashen, S. D. (1982). Principles and practice in second language acquisition (1st ed). Oxford ; New
York: Pergamon. Retrieved from
http://www.sdkrashen.com/content/books/principles_and_practice.pdf
Legedza, C. (2016, October 26). About child safe environments [Text]. Retrieved February 21, 2019,
from https://www.education.sa.gov.au/child-protection/child-safe-environments/about-child-safe-
environments