Hip Hop Nation Language and Literacy Practices
This two-part presentation comes from students who participated in the Education Minor Pedagogy Course: Hip Hop Nation Language and Literacy Practices. Through students own multimodal media production they 1.) inform other educators about language and literacy research that supports using a social justice hip hop pedagogy 2.) analyze how other educators have used hip hop in the classroom 3.) propose new ideas of incorporating SJHHP in classrooms.
Session 1:
Chair/Discussant: Dr. K.C. Nat Turner & Tyson Rose
Presenters: Camille Curtis , Trisha Ferrara , Kira Lew , Jonathan Rivera Medina , Daniel Stone
Our final project is looking at hip hop and education and their intersection through many lenses. We begin with Dan’s research on the reception of Hip Hop, focusing specifically on criticism from conservative Christian communities. By identifying these groups we hope to figure out how we can make Hip Hop pedagogy (HHP) approach more marketable to them. John takes this a step further by how historically; Hip Hop has served as an expressive outlet for underserved communities. Kira will then be investigating how certain negative aspects of Hip Hop are affecting communities. With regards to education, Camille will be discussing the American education crisis and how HHP can be used to reach students who are falling through the crack. In order to provide evidence of the effectiveness of Hip Hop pedagogy, Trish will look at education psychologist Howard Gartener’s theory of multiple intelligences and how HHP is accordance with this theory.
Descriptors: hip-hop pedagogy, elementary math, critical literacy
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Presenters: Martha Bromage, Tiffany Marcano, Andrea Medeiros , Giovanni Montalvo , Julia Sadowsky
This project disproves the stereotypes that are connected to hip hop culture. We will focus on the elements of fashion, education, female rappers, and African American language. We will dispel the myths that males are the only rappers, that hip hop indeed belongs in the classroom, display how hip hop fashion can be useful for education, and that the African American language should not be dismissed.
Descriptors: African American Language, gender stereotypes, hip hop culture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iqqjhByfoE
Session 2:
Chair/Discussant: Dr. K.C. Nat Turner & Tyson Rose
Presenters: Hannah Auerbach, Prentiss Austin , Sara Menafro , Kristin O’Connor , Erika Starr
This project analyzes three aspects of hip hop that are constantly criticized, and how to use them to educate people not only about hip hip, but as a mean to promote social change. When many outsiders (non hip hop listeners) talk about hip hop their seems to common themes criticized. Lyrics and language are viewed as bad and negative. Glorification of drugs and violence are seen negatively as well. As is the role of women in hip hop and suggestive dancing and videos that influence society. We want to explore this things, look at the root of them, by examining history and using that to promote social change for the future. The end of the presentation will be used to apply our findings to a social justice hip hop pedagogy.
Descriptors: Social justice, hip hop pedagogy, gender stereotypes
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Presenters: Elise Dabritz , Anthony Gurley , Benjamin Langlois , Amanda O’Toole , Meredith Rufo
This project looks at how hip-hop is applicable in everyday life. We think that hip-hop fans and critics alike should be informed as to the true depth of the music and the culture. We plan to communicate our overall message by individually researching and reflecting upon an important aspect of our identities. We will each take these parts of our own lives, connect them to hip-hop, and ultimately explore how these correlations can be applied to today’s youth.
Descriptors: Identity, hip hop, youth culture
http://www.viddler.com/explore/edabritz/videos/1/
Presenters: Asia Huff-Williams , Miriam Iken , Denise Leitl , Lisa Ortiz , Alex Schwartz
This project looks at hip-hop throughout the world in regards to education. Each group member has chosen a part of the world in which they will be focusing. Within each location, we have examined a cultural issue or aspect of history which is explained through hip-hop. Through songs, dance, and other forms, we have observed and demonstrated how hip-hop has educated the general community and students about cultural issues and history through hip-hop in locations throughout the world.
Descriptors: global hip hop