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Angel Arias is an Assistant Professor at the School of Linguistics and Language Studies at Carleton University. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Measurement from Université de Montréal, a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from Carleton University, and a Bachelor's degree in Education with a focus on Modern Languages from Universidad Dominicana Organización y Métodos (O&M) in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Arias’s research focuses on applying psychometric models and mixed methods methodologies to investigate key issues in language testing and assessment. His work emphasizes validation research, examining the meaning, use, and consequences of test scores while developing culturally responsive assessment practices that acknowledge learners' diverse backgrounds and sociocultural contexts. He has served as an external consultant for Québec’s Ministry of Education and has held leadership positions in research evaluation within the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, Dr. Arias has previously taught English and French in the Dominican Republic.
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