Episode 167. When ELs Freeze, Shut Down, or Give Up: What Testing Reveals About the Emotional Side of Language Learning

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Episode 167. When ELs Freeze, Shut Down, or Give Up: What Testing Reveals About the Emotional Side of Language Learning

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概要

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 framework for shifting from a state of urgency to one of grounded presence to support the student's emotional well-being first, which then allows them to access their language and learning.

Here is What You Will Hear in This Episode:

Why language testing can feel heavy for multilingual learners.
What is actually happening beneath the behavior when students freeze, shut down, or give up.
How our presence as teachers can either intensify pressure or create enough safety for students to access what they know.
A personal story about where the host first learned what it truly means to hold space.
A classroom moment that changed the host's approach to assessments, involving a student overwhelmed during ACCESS testing.
Practical ways you can support students when anxiety shows up—without rushing, fixing, or pushing through.
An invitation to download the free resource, The First 7 Minutes, designed to help teachers intentionally reset their classrooms.

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