This text presented some great ideas to future teachers who are trying to get their students interested in literature. The text was about a study they did to try and include popular culture in their English classrooms. One of the ways this was demonstrated was relating contemporary hip hop songs to resurfacing themes in classic literature. They had the students split into groups and produce a presentation where they would analyze the text and discuss common themes in the music and the literature. I think this is great because it is giving the students autonomy in the classroom and allowing students to learn from one another.
The idea of bringing popular culture into the classroom and logically connecting it to something relevant in any classroom is always great for students. It allows them to be able to relate to the material and gets rid of the "why are we learning this?" question. I remember a couple of instances in high school and even college where professors or teachers did this and it was very helpful to keep the class engaged and also entertaining. I believe part of the art of teaching is also your ability to be able to entertain a group of students. Teachers with a great stage presence will go along way in their profession.
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