Classroom Videos

Watch Teachers in Action

The Children of Willesden Lane and its subject matter present teachers with many opportunities—and many challenges.

In this section of the Web site, nine Classroom Videos take you to classrooms in several communities where social studies and language arts teachers are examining questions such as these:

• Why, when faced with the suffering of others, do some people choose to help, while others simply look on?
• How do I get students to think carefully about their ethical responsibilities to others in the world?
• How can I teach a piece of literary writing so that it helps students connect with history?
• How might I use music to deepen my students’ understanding of history?

To watch videos of teachers, select a section of the book in the menu at left and then choose a corresponding Classroom Video beneath it. Or, select a video from this menu:

Pre-Reading Activity in Middle School Pre-Reading Activity in High School Choices That Make a Difference (Ch. 1-3) A First Impression of Judaism (Ch. 1-3) Exploring Lisa's Music (Ch. 4-8) Upstanders and Bystanders (Ch. 9-12) Gaining Insight Through Poetry (Ch. 13-19) A Structured Conversation (Ch. 20-26) A Concluding Discussion (Ch. 20-26)