Topic: Teach Like an MC

What is the difference between culturally responsive, culturally relevant, and culturally sustaining pedagogy? Each teaching practice aims to affirm the various components that makeup students’ identities.

Using hip-hop as text means treating hip-hop culture as a legitimate source of knowledge. By engaging students with something familiar, teachers can strengthen student interest, engagement, and critical thinking skills.

Why should you try hip-hop pedagogy? Hip-hop culture is youth culture. Learn how to develop funds of knowledge for deeper connection with students.

Today on the podcast, we're continuing the conversation between Dr. Edmund Adjapong and his mentor, Dr. Chris Emdin. Edmund’s new book is, Teach Like an MC: Hip-Hop Pedagogy in the K-12 Classroom.

How do we grow student engagement and be more responsive in our teaching practice?

Hip-hop is more than a genre of music. It is a cultural movement that shapes identity, fosters creativity, and serves as a powerful tool for education.

What do educators and MCs have in common? They are masters of their craft. Edmund Adjapong outlines how teachers can harness the power of MCs

How can hip-hop engage students in the classroom? Learn the foundations of hip-hop pedagogy with Edmund Adjapong.