Affective Filter Hypothesis

Affective Filter Hypothesis (Stephen Krashen, 1980s) – the suggestion that emotional factors – such as anxiety, motivation, and self-confidence – can help or hinder learning. (The Affective Filter Hypothesis was explicitly developed in relation to second-language learning, but some have generalized it to many domains.) Two types are filter are posited:

• High Affective Filter (Stephen Krashen, 1980s) – a negative emotional headspace (due to stress, fear of making mistakes, or lack of motivation) that mitigates against effective learning
• Low Affective Filter (Stephen Krashen, 1980s) –feelings of comfort, motivation, and confidence that can support effective learning

Please cite this article as:
Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2024). “Affective Filter Hypothesis” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.