Welcome to The Learning Community

A global community of practice where teachers learn from the research, and from each other.

The Learning Community is TLI's free Virtual Learning Workshop Series: for teachers, by teachers. Since February 2026, we have explored Student Engagement and Self-Determination Theory, Cognitive Apprenticeship and Making Thinking Visible, and, most recently, classroom stories from teachers across Africa sharing what they tried and what actually happened. Every session pairs an idea grounded in the learning sciences with the reality of a working classroom. You are not an audience here. You are a practitioner among practitioners.

Next session, Thursday 3 September 2026

The Power of Our Words: how what we say shapes what students believe they can do, and what they will do.
Free, live on Zoom. 16:30 WAT · 17:30 CAT · 18:30 EAT · 15:30 GMT · 10:30 EST.

Register below if you are joining us for the first time.

TLI Learning Workshop series

Personal Information

Welcome to our knowledge-building community. Please provide your contact details so we may personally invite you to this and future high-value professional development opportunities.

Professional Context

To better honour the diverse expertise within our global network, we invite you to share your current role and context. This ensures our discussions on planning and instruction remain deeply relevant to your unique classroom environment.

Learning Goals

This session explores teacher language and feedback: how the words we choose shape student effort, agency, and belief. Please share your objectives so we can keep the discussion grounded in your classroom.

Stay Connected Between Sessions

The Learning Community continues beyond the live workshop. Our WhatsApp community is where teachers share quick insights, ask questions, and keep the conversation going with peers around the world.

Consent & Participation

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