Just Talk: The KC Educator Podcast

Classroom Transformations: SJ Educator Identity Formation

Ryan Fitzpatrick Season 1 Episode 1

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Join us in this thoughtful episode of "Just Talk: A KC Educator Podcast," where we discuss the modern landscape of education with our special guests - two new teachers navigating the realm of culturally relevant/sustaining teaching.

Our guests discuss their experiences with integrating a model of education that utilizes the cultures, experiences, and perspectives of their diverse student body, aiming to create an inclusive and engaging learning atmosphere.

In an open conversation, they share their successes and challenges in trying to weave a social justice framework into their classrooms. Through lesson plans that reflect the students' backgrounds to conversations about diversity and inclusion, these teachers are fostering change in their own ways.

This episode provides a valuable opportunity to understand the practical aspects of culturally relevant teaching and social justice education. Our guests share how they've devised strategies to not only create engaging lessons but also to encourage critical thinking and social awareness among their students.

Whether you're an educator looking for new perspectives, a student interested in the shifts in education, or someone concerned with social justice and equal representation, this episode is sure to be informative. Prepare for a conversation that will deepen your understanding of what modern education can encompass.

Don't miss this insightful episode of "Just Talk: A KC Educator Podcast," a platform where education meets reality, and change takes shape.