18 min
Episode 102 - 3 Essential Keys to Assessing English Learners The ESL Teaching Podcast
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Testing season is upon us, and with it, changed schedules, test practice, and new questions about how we can help our students, especially ELs, navigate this time of quite a bit of stress. Any test, whether it's a check-in quiz, a unit test, or a serious state assessment, can be a challenge to an English learner, especially one that is at a newcomer, beginner, or low intermediate proficiency level. So how do we help those students who bring with them so much knowledge yet frequently do not have an equitable way to demonstrate it? In today's episode, you'll hear why assessments can be difficult for ELs and what teachers can do to help them prepare for any test.
What you will hear about in this episode:
Timed formal assessments are challenging for ELs who need more time to process information.Challenges posed by multiple choice tests, including nuances of language and vocabulary.Importance of understanding the needs of EL students in relation to assessmentsStrategies to help EL students prepare for assessments
Show Notes:
Episode 102 - 3 Essential Keys to Assessing English Learners
Simply Ieva Offers:
Free Audio Training - 3 Mindset Shifts for Instilling and Living Out a Belief that All Teachers are Teachers of Language.Book a Free Consult Call - Lead ELs to Progress without Overwhelm1:1 ESL Teacher Coaching Session The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join. My TpT store
Related/Previous Episodes:
Episode 97 - How to Harness the Power of Second Language Acquisition When Working with ELsEpisode 98 - EL Newcomer to Experienced Multilingual: A Journey Through Proficiency Levels
Let’s Connect!
Follow me on InstagramFollow me on LinkedInJoin the Simply Ieva Facebook GroupI have compiled every masterclass I have ever recorded on how to teach and reach English learners in a regular education classroom - I’m talking strategies, how-tos and done for you resources!) and have created a digital masterclass library called Light the Way to EL Teaching Success where you can get instant access to 10 practical and actionable videos, 8 done-for you lessons and 1 professional development certificate for 3 hours of your time.
Support the Show.
Testing season is upon us, and with it, changed schedules, test practice, and new questions about how we can help our students, especially ELs, navigate this time of quite a bit of stress. Any test, whether it's a check-in quiz, a unit test, or a serious state assessment, can be a challenge to an English learner, especially one that is at a newcomer, beginner, or low intermediate proficiency level. So how do we help those students who bring with them so much knowledge yet frequently do not have an equitable way to demonstrate it? In today's episode, you'll hear why assessments can be difficult for ELs and what teachers can do to help them prepare for any test.
What you will hear about in this episode:
Timed formal assessments are challenging for ELs who need more time to process information.Challenges posed by multiple choice tests, including nuances of language and vocabulary.Importance of understanding the needs of EL students in relation to assessmentsStrategies to help EL students prepare for assessments
Show Notes:
Episode 102 - 3 Essential Keys to Assessing English Learners
Simply Ieva Offers:
Free Audio Training - 3 Mindset Shifts for Instilling and Living Out a Belief that All Teachers are Teachers of Language.Book a Free Consult Call - Lead ELs to Progress without Overwhelm1:1 ESL Teacher Coaching Session The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join. My TpT store
Related/Previous Episodes:
Episode 97 - How to Harness the Power of Second Language Acquisition When Working with ELsEpisode 98 - EL Newcomer to Experienced Multilingual: A Journey Through Proficiency Levels
Let’s Connect!
Follow me on InstagramFollow me on LinkedInJoin the Simply Ieva Facebook GroupI have compiled every masterclass I have ever recorded on how to teach and reach English learners in a regular education classroom - I’m talking strategies, how-tos and done for you resources!) and have created a digital masterclass library called Light the Way to EL Teaching Success where you can get instant access to 10 practical and actionable videos, 8 done-for you lessons and 1 professional development certificate for 3 hours of your time.
Support the Show.
18 min