Hip Hop Integration: A Pedagogical Tool for Culturally Responsive Teaching

By Kasna Maat Ra

The purpose of this study is to determine if the elements of Hip-Hop culture can be used as a pedagogical tool for culturally responsive teaching to enhance student retention and engagement for African American and Latino students in urban areas. Consequently, he is proposing a teaching method called Hip-Hop Integration, which utilizes three teaching strategies: arts integration, cooperative learning, and the theory of multiple intelligences. This study examines how other experts have written about these strategies and how it can relate to Hip-Hop culture. Qualitative research methods were conducted to explore educators' perceptions of Hip-Hop culture and its use in the classroom. According to the research, most educators believe that Hip-Hop culture could positively influence student retention and engagement. In conclusion, Hip-Hop Integration can be a viable tool and assist in closing the achievement gap for African American and Latino students.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1543212565
• ISBN13: 9781543212563
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"