Listen "What’s Missing? Addressing the Gaps in ELL Assessment and Teacher Preparedness"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to the Language Bridge Podcast with Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte. Assessing English Language Learners (ELLs) is a complex challenge, often influenced by teachers’ beliefs, organizational barriers, and systemic gaps in skills, knowledge, and motivation. In this episode, we explore Clark and Estes’ Gap Analysis Framework (2008) and its role in improving ELL assessment practices. We’ll break down how unconscious biases, instructional misalignment, and how lack of training impacts student outcomes—and what educators and policymakers can do to bridge these gaps. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or advocate for equitable education, this episode will give you valuable insights to drive meaningful change.
🎙️ Tune in now and take the next step in transforming ELL assessment!
🎙️ Tune in now and take the next step in transforming ELL assessment!
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