TACL
Adjusting Lesson Plans in Real Time
Making quick mental calculations can be complex, but it's better to readjust in response to the natural pulse of a class. Christina "V" Villarreal, attuned to these immediate needs, exercises plasticity in her lesson plans and prioritizes spontaneous...
Education in Emergencies
Child Soldier
A lesson plan with five activities focused on child soldiers. Students will learn how and why children are recruited into armed conflict and explore their feelings through a powerful story and discussions. They will consider the thoughts and feelings...
Inclusive Education
Metacognitive Strategies or “Thinking About My Thinking”
This article shares different types of metacognitive strategies for use in the classroom. Within this article are additional resources for students to reflect on their learning and for educators to use to promote metacognition in their classrooms.
TACL
Glossary of Key Language Choices in TACL
In our attempt to capture the real spirit of the classrooms we have studied in TACL, we have sometimes intentionally used words and phrases in a slightly unusual way. We invite you to learn more about our language choices by exploring this Glossary.