Concept Raps versus Concept Maps: A Culturally Responsive Approach to STEM Vocabulary Development

• Main Authors: Jamaal Young (Author), Jemimah Young (Author), Marti Cason (Author), Nickolaus Ortiz (Author), Marquita Foster (Author), Christina Hamilton (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This article argues that the development of rap song lyrics or lyrical concept mapping can be a viable pedagogical alternative to the development of concept maps as a means to reinforce STEM vocabulary. Hip-hop pedagogy is a culturally responsive pedagogy that leverages the funds of knowledge acquir...