New Series Introduction: Dismantling Misconceptions in 2025

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Dismantling Misconceptions: Transforming Classrooms for ELLs in 2025

The landscape of education is evolving, and with it comes a renewed focus on empowering English Language Learners (ELLs). As we enter 2025, the Equipping ELLs podcast, hosted by Beth Voucher, is at the forefront of this transformation. In her latest episode, Beth unveils an ambitious four-part series aimed at addressing misconceptions that often hinder the success of multilingual learners.

Beth’s passion for empowering educators stems from over a decade of experience teaching ELLs across national and international settings. Through this podcast, she delivers practical insights and actionable strategies that bridge the divide between educational theory and the realities of the classroom.

Listen in to episode 161 below!

The Big News: Expanding to YouTube

One of the key highlights this year is the podcast’s expansion to YouTube. This shift not only broadens the reach of Equipping ELLs but also introduces a dynamic visual element to the content. Listeners can now engage with interviews and discussions through video or continue enjoying audio episodes on their preferred platforms.

Introducing the Four-Part Series

This upcoming series on the podcast tackles prevalent misconceptions about ELLs, addressing biases that limit their growth. In the first episode, Dr. Lillian Ardell leads a critical discussion on dismantling monolingual biases – a perspective shift that promises to redefine how educators approach language learning.

Following this, Margo Gottlieb and Andrea Honningsfield dive into collaborative assessment strategies, ensuring educators can track student progress more effectively. Valentina Gonzalez brings her expertise on engagement and inclusion to the forefront, while Pamela Broussard rounds out the series with practical tools for fostering equitable classrooms.

Why This Series Matters

Misconceptions about ELLs, whether subtle or overt, create barriers that impede student development. By addressing these head-on, the Equipping ELLs podcast provides teachers with the confidence and tools necessary to advocate for and support their students.

Join the Mission

Educators looking to stay ahead can subscribe to the podcast and follow the new video series on YouTube. Each episode is crafted to respect the precious time of teachers by delivering straightforward, practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.

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We all know that teaching isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to be this hard. Equipping ELLs is a podcast for both ESL specialists and homeroom teachers who are looking for effective and engaging ways to support their English Language Learners without adding to their endless to-do list. Tune in each week to hear tips, strategies, and inspirational stories that will empower you to better reach your ELL students, equip them with life-long skills, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and parents.

Your host, Beth Vaucher, is the founder of Inspiring Young Learners. She is an ESL certified homeroom teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching in the US and internationally. Her background of M.Ed in ESL and Curriculum and Instruction combined with her experience has led her to develop a bestselling newcomer curriculum that has sold in over 90 countries around the globe. She brings a different perspective to teaching ELLs from her years teaching and living abroad and working with ELLs from around the world. You will walk away from each episode with the ideas and tools you need to transform your experience as a teacher and cultivate a thriving and welcoming environment for your ELL students.

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