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Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention.

You might also be interested in THE BEST RESOURCES, ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS FOR TEACHERS OF ELLS IN 2021.

Also, check out A Collection Of My Best Resources On Teaching English Language Learners.

In addition, look for our book on teaching ELLs, which was published in the Spring of 2018 and learn about our new book.

Here are this week’s choices:

Create an Online Customized “Guess Who?” or “Guess Where?” Game is from FLT Magazine.

I’m adding this next tweet to The Best Sites To Practice Speaking English:

New Education Data Show Nearly 1 in 10 Florida Students Considered ‘English Learners’ is from The 74.

5 No-Prep Activities Using Photo Apps is from TESOL. I’m adding it to The Best Ways To Use Photos In Lessons.

Does Reclassification Change How English Learners Feel About School and Themselves? Evidence From a Regression Discontinuity Design is an interesting new study. It examines strategies to “instill more positive academic beliefs” in ELLs, though it primarily focuses on how reclassification can affect them. It finds that reclassification increases academic self-efficacy somewhat, but primarily for elementary age students. The entire paper is worth reading since it examines SEL and ELLs:

Our own study focuses on four constructs within the broader SEL umbrella: self-efficacy, self-management, growth mindset, and social awareness; Table 1 provides a brief definition and a sample survey item used to measure each construct. Self-efficacy is defined as a belief that students can achieve a given academic outcome; self-management is a self-perceived ability to regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, especially in challenging circumstances; growth mindset refers to the belief that ability grows with effort; and social awareness is the ability to understand norms and empathize with others’ perspectives.

I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About The Ins & Outs Of Reclassifying ELLs.