Affective pedagogy for migrant learners

This book examines the emotional struggles of French-speaking migrant students in South African schools, focusing on their coping strategies and providing educators with guidance for multicultural settings. Research at Cape Town's Saint Octavia Primary School shows that these students face higher emotional stress in English-medium classrooms. Using Krashen’s affective filter theory, the book explains how anxiety impacts learning and academic performance. It underscores the need to address the emotional needs of migrant students, affected by language barriers and migration-related stress. The book is a valuable resource for educators and policymakers, promoting a compassionate approach to language teaching that combines emotion, culture, and learning. It also discusses ethical considerations and offers practical strategies for supportive educational environments, along with insights for future research on emotional approaches in diverse classrooms.