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Whatley, Ruth; Banda, Racheal M.; Bryan, Nathaniel – Changing English: Studies in Culture and Education, 2020
In this review, we synthesise literature that draws on 'political music' as a curricular and pedagogical tool to support students' critical literacy development. By using contextually relevant, politically oriented songs, teachers can foster critical literacy opportunities for students to cooperatively and collaboratively engage in 'reading',…
Descriptors: English Curriculum, English Instruction, Music, Critical Literacy
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Shelby-Caffey, Crystal; Byfield, Lavern; Solbrig, Stephanie – Changing English: Studies in Culture and Education, 2018
If an educator is to take a critical stance, teach students to do the same, and design lessons that engage students in thoughtful discussions and actions surrounding issues of social justice, then discussions of politics, race, culture, economics and systems of power are crucial to this work, and the use of hip-hop is a worthwhile endeavour. In…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Critical Literacy, Critical Thinking, Popular Culture