Infusing CLA into Classroom Instruction

Much of our discussion thus far has been focused on the “what” of curricular content and course design. This chapter, in contrast, focuses on the “how” of our day-to-day instructional practices. We will talk about how to create CLA moments—opportunities to draw attention to issues of language, identity, power, and privilege—no matter what curricular content we are using. Research on critical approaches to education finds that everyday instances of “schooltalk” (Pollock, 2017), in fact, can play an important role in reinforcing our commitment to social justice (see also Quaid & Williams, 2021).