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Feb 10
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Episode 167. When ELs Freeze, Shut Down,...

Ieva Grauslys, ESL/ELL teaching
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In this episode, we address the overlooked emotional dimension of language testing, exploring why English Learners (ELs) may "freeze, shut down, or give up" during high-stakes assessments like ACCESS. ACCESS and other language tests don’t just measure English as they touch the themes of identity, confidence, and belonging. In this episode, we offer a framew ... Show More
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