The Words We Use
Language is not something we acquire; rather it is something we participate in. As such, we do not ever really learn a ...
Tag: Reflective Practice
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About Language
How do we as teachers both support language development and deconstruct the structures of language that erase histories?
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Creating a Shared Language: English Learners and Bilingual VTS
VTS is about making meaning through group discussion, but what happens when the participants do not share a common language?
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When the “Picture” Is Not a Picture: Opening a Discussion
There is an art to crafting new VTS experiences. For instance, how can VTS work with a live animal?
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VTS at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
A T. rex skeleton may not have narrative, but the parallels between scientific observation and VTS are strong
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What More Can We Do?
How do our choices as a “neutral” facilitators uphold dominant narratives and perpetuate oppression?
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VTS, Learning Environments for People of Color, and Antiracist Pedagogy
When separated educational settings are used intentionally, they can be essential for strong racial identity development.
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Letter from the Editor
VTS has been engaging in reflective practice around issues of race, class, gender, and ability in order to increase ...
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Using VTS to Teach Claims, Evidence, Reasoning, and Writing
VTS allows students to engage in productive discussion, learn to form an argument, and transfer skills to other content areas.