Bassey’s (2016) article makes a compelling argument explaining that once students discover the why of social inequalities; they actively discover the how of “civic citizenship and social justice” (p. 2). When educators attempt to tackle confrontational issues, they must focus on the dichotomy of the contrasting worlds students operate in—their home environment, their school community, and their global community (Bassey, 2016, p. 2). Throughout his article, Bassey (2016) bases his findings on culturally responsive teaching (CRT) as a means for social change, and to build “a sense of self and political consciousness” (p. 4) in children that galvanizes students to balance their learning in the classroom, as well as grasping their collective duties to society.
As a direct approach to presenting CRT, Bassey reasons that culturally responsive teaching is closely linked to politics. In a conspicuous manner, he addresses two aspects of CRT. On one hand, there is a political climate that defines “how identities are formed and reproduced in society” (p. 4). On the other hand, there is the academic expectation that involves inquiry style learning, collaboration in and outside of the school community, and analysis of what causes social injustice. By not solely placing his emphasis on instructional strategies, Bassey …show more content…
2). Evidently, Bassey intends to show objectivity by not targeting one ethnic group. This article is particularly useful in showing the multiple ways to empower students outside of academic learning. A key aspect of Bassey’s writing to demonstrate reliability are the references his makes to other notable individuals that explore culturally responsive teaching, such as Geneva Gay, Gloria Ladson-Billings, and Jessica
As a direct approach to presenting CRT, Bassey reasons that culturally responsive teaching is closely linked to politics. In a conspicuous manner, he addresses two aspects of CRT. On one hand, there is a political climate that defines “how identities are formed and reproduced in society” (p. 4). On the other hand, there is the academic expectation that involves inquiry style learning, collaboration in and outside of the school community, and analysis of what causes social injustice. By not solely placing his emphasis on instructional strategies, Bassey …show more content…
2). Evidently, Bassey intends to show objectivity by not targeting one ethnic group. This article is particularly useful in showing the multiple ways to empower students outside of academic learning. A key aspect of Bassey’s writing to demonstrate reliability are the references his makes to other notable individuals that explore culturally responsive teaching, such as Geneva Gay, Gloria Ladson-Billings, and Jessica