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Activism as a Critical Component of Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning
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This chapter draws attention to activism as a critical component of culturally responsive teaching and learning. As educational systems seek to correct systemic inequalities and create environments that reflect students' diverse cultural backgrounds and identities, activism serves as a powerful mechanism for driving these efforts forward with urgency and importance (Repucci, 2023). When activism is embedded within curriculum and extended beyond classroom walls, students learn valuable lessons that enable them to become agents of change (Rodriguez, et al., 2008). Hence, it is valuable for teachers to know how to navigate and harness activisms' full potential. By embracing activism as a tool for learning, teachers and students learn ways to navigate campus tensions, confront power dynamics, and champion meaningful educational reform (Cole & Heinecke, 2020). Ultimately, this chapter contends that activism is not just an option but a necessary catalyst for fostering critical consciousness and effecting lasting change within educational environments.
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