Critical Listening Response Journal (at least 30 minutes/week)

Podcast/webcast & Date Fact/Opinion What seems significant What connections (or Possible implications
about this to you? disconnections) can you related to being a HRL
make to yourself, the teacher
world, other texts you’ve
read/heard?
- Since 2014, the - The shifting - Educators who have - HRL teachers are urged
Cult of Pedagogy demographic demographic landscape faced or are aware of to not only acknowledge
composition of of American schools is challenges related to but actively incorporate
Ep 64 - March 12, 2017
American schools has significant, ushering in a cultural differences in students’ diverse
“Four Ways Teachers Can shifted, marking a new era where the the classroom may find backgrounds into the
Support Students of departure from white traditional majority is no resonance with the curriculum.
students being the longer the norm. podcast. - Creating an inclusive
Color”
majority - The stark contrast in - The content aligns with environment involves
Jennifer Gonzalez - Projections indicate a racial composition broader societal not only recognizing
continual decline in the between students and conversations cultural differences but
white student teachers holds surrounding diversity, also actively involving
population, coupled implications for the inclusion, and families and
with a noticeable educational experience, representation in communities in the
increase in students influencing both education educational process.
from various ethnic well-being and academic - The reference to Dena - Exposure to diverse role
groups. success. Simmons’ TED talk models is highlighted as
- Teachers in the United - The podcast adds a personal and a crucial aspect of HRL,
States are underscores the pressing practical dimension to broadening students’
overwhelmingly white, need for educators to the issues, making it perspectives and goals.
creating a distinct not only recognize but relatable for educators - The podcast emphasizes
contrast with the actively address the and readers. the need to challenge
evolving student body. differences in life stereotypes, urging
- The podcast experiences between educators to actively
underscores the critical teachers and students, contribute to making
 need for teachers to emphasizing the education culturally
recognize and address potential impact on the responsive and relevant
the disparities in life learning environment. to students’ lived
experiences between experiences.
themselves and their
students, particularly
those from diverse racial
backgrounds.
- The podcast contends
that the disparities in life
experiences between
teachers and students,
particularly students of
color, can significantly
impact academic
performance and
psychological
well-being.
- There’s an assertion
that, albeit
unintentional, teachers
may contribute to
harming students’
self-perception,
emphasizing the need
for heightened
awareness and
sensitivity.
- Dena Simmons
emphasizes the
importance of creating a
 positive and inclusive
classroom atmosphere,
drawing attention to the
significance of valuing
each student’s unique
identity and history.
- Specific advice is
provided to teachers,
offering actionable steps
to help students of color
thrive in the classroom.
- The weeks prior to this - The racial incidents
Cult of Pedagogy episode had been
marked by instances of
Ep 147 - June 7, 2020
racism, including the
“Why White Students killings of Ahmaud
Need Multicultural and Arbery and George
Floyd, and the
Social Justice Education”
harassment of Christian
Sheldon Eakins Cooper. - The podcast emphasizes
- The podcast emphasizes
the need for educators to
teach more than
kindness, particularly to
White students,
considering the racial
challenges prevalent in
society. - Multicultural literacy is
- Multicultural education
is discussed in the
context of conversations
- The podcast connects - HRL teachers may find
mentioned underscore with current events, relevance in the
the urgent need for a such as the killings of podcast’s call for a more
more profound Ahmaud Arbery and comprehensive
approach to education George Floyd, reflecting approach to
that addresses issues of broader societal multicultural education
racism and discussions on racism that includes social
discrimination. and inequality. justice and civic action.
- The speaker’s advocacy - The emphasis on
the significance of for a more understanding and
teaching White students comprehensive recognizing privilege
about their cultural and multicultural education aligns with the goals of
ethnic backgrounds, aligns with discussions creating awareness about
implicit biases, and the on the need for a more historical inequities and
complexities of inclusive and socially their impact on
“Whiteness.” just education system. present-day dynamics.
- References to educators - The importance of
presented as a distinct like Dr. Gloria examining
and necessary form of Ladson-Billings, Zaretta representation in the
literacy, essential for Hammond, and Dr. curriculum resonates
 about equity, with a understanding and James Banks links the with the principles of
specific focus on its responding to racial podcast to established HRL, encouraging a
relevance in schools with issues effectively. voices in the field of more inclusive and
a predominantly White - The insufficiency of education and diverse educational
student population. current approaches to multicultural studies. approach.
- The podcast challenges multicultural education - The call for - The podcast’s call for
the misconception that is highlighted, understanding and actively dismantling
multicultural education emphasizing the recognizing privilege racism and promoting
is solely about race, importance of actively aligns with broader social justice aligns with
defining it as any form dismantling racism and conversations about the broader goals of
of teaching that promoting social justice. privilege and its impact creating an education
incorporates the on societal structures. system that addresses
histories, values, and historical injustices and
perspectives of people promotes equity.
from diverse cultural
backgrounds.
- The speaker expresses
concern about the
perpetuation of racism
and the need for
educators to actively
teach against it,
emphasizing the
influence teachers have
on the next generation.
- Multicultural and social
justice education are
deemed crucial, going
beyond mere
representation to
 address issues of fairness
and injustice.
- The podcast argues for
the importance of going
beyond traditional
multicultural education,
advocating for a broader
understanding that
includes social justice
education and civic
action.
- The limitations of
current approaches to
multicultural education
are acknowledged, with
a call for a more
comprehensive and
effective strategy
- The podcast discusses - The significance of - The podcast connects - HRL educators may
Cult of Pedagogy the ongoing challenge of HRL lies in its potential with previous efforts to find resonance in the
improving academic to address the improve education, HRL framework,
Ep 151 - August 2, 2020
performance for inadequacies of current referencing interviews particularly in its
“Historically Responsive students, particularly educational approaches, with educators like emphasis on identity,
Literacy: A More Complete those of color and from especially in reaching Dena Simmons, Zaretta intellect, and criticality.
culturally diverse Black students. Hammond, Pedro - The call to treat students
Education for All
backgrounds. - The framework Noguera, and Hedrich as scholars and
Students” - It introduces the prioritizes identity, Nichols. intellectuals aligns with
concept of HRL as a recognizing its - The HRL framework is the principles of HRL,
Jennifer Gonzalez
framework developed by importance in engaging situated within the recognizing the capacity
Dr. Gholdy Muhammad students and making broader context of of students for deep,
to address the learning relevant. culturally responsive analytical thinking.
 curriculum side of
education.
- HRL challenges the
current emphasis on
skills in standards,
proposing a four-layered
pedagogical model that
includes identity, skills,
intellect, and criticality.
- The Black literacy
societies of the 19th
century inspired the
HRL framework,
aiming to engage and
inspire students beyond
basic skill development.
- Dr. Gholdy
Muhummad contends
that current curricula
and standards are
insufficient,
emphasizing skills that
can be measured on
standardized tests but
lack a holistic approach.
- The podcast argues that
HRL is not exclusive to
literacy teachers,
asserting its applicability
across various subject
areas.
- HRL challenges the
notion that skills and
knowledge are mutually
exclusive, advocating for - The influence of Black
an approach that
integrates both
elements.
- Criticality is presented
as a necessary skill to
enable students to
question, analyze, and
understand power
dynamics, equity, - The podcast addresses
anti-racism, and
anti-oppression.
teaching, emphasizing a
historical perspective to
create a practical model.
literary societies from
the 19th century on the
development of HRL
establishes a historical
connection, linking past - The podcast’s focus on
educational practices
with contemporary
challenges.
the potential challenges
of implementing HRL,
acknowledging its
departure from current
standards and the need
for a shift in educational
paradigms.
- The HRL framework’s
applicability across
various subject areas
supports the broader
goals of HRL,
encouraging a holistic
and interconnected
approach to education.
humanizing education
and valuing the whole
child resonates with the
principles of HRL,
emphasizing the
importance of
recognizing and
nurturing students’
multifaceted skills.
 - Intellectualism is a
crucial aspect of
education, encouraging
students to become
scholars and thinkers
rather than focusing
solely on skills.
- The podcast highlights
Cult of Pedagogy the contrast between a
diverse and plentiful
Ep 166 - March 21, 2021
teacher appreciation
“If Equity is a Priority, breakfast with multiple
UDL is a Must” food options and a
school down the street
Katie Novak offering a single,
inflexible breakfast
option.
- The breakfast scenario is
used as a metaphor to
discuss one-size-fits-all
scenarios in classrooms,
where students are
expected to follow the
same learning pathways.
- UDL is introduced as a
framework that rejects
one-size-fits-all solutions
and empowers educators
to design flexible
learning experiences for
all students.
- The significance of the - The podcast connects - Educators implementing
podcast lies in its with broader discussions UDL may find
advocacy for a shift away on educational equity resonance in the
from one-size-fits-all and the need for more practical examples
education towards a inclusive and responsive provided, such as
more flexible and teaching practices. offering multiple means
inclusive approach - The reference to Beverly of engagement,
- UDL is positioned as a Daniel Tatum’s book, representation, and
solution to address the “Why Are All The Black action.
needs of diverse learners Kids Sitting Together in - The podcast encourages
and eliminate barriers the Cafeteria? And educators to view
that prevent equal access Other Conversations variability among
to education. About Race,” links the learners positively and
- The use of the breakfast discussion to broader proactively design
metaphor adds a conversations about race learning experiences that
relatable and vivid and inclusivity in accommodate diverse
context to the education. needs and preferences.
discussion, making the - The comparison - The emphasis on expert
concepts of between UDL and learning through
one-size-fits-all and differentiation student choice and
UDL more accessible to acknowledges the reflection suggests that
readers. similarities between the UDL is not only about
- The podcast suggests two frameworks while providing options but
that UDL is not just a emphasizing that UDL also fostering a deeper
- The core beliefs of UDL teaching method but a goes further in understanding on one’s
include recognizing pathway to equity, empowering students to learning preferences and
variability among emphasizing the power self-differentiate and needs.
learners, setting firm of educators to confront take ownership of their - The podcast positions
goals with flexible and dismantle inequities learning. UDL as a tool for
means, and fostering in the educational - The inclusion of Mirko confronting and
expert learning through system. Chardin and Katie dismantling inequities in
student choice and Novak’s book, “Equity education, implying that
reflection. by Design: Delivering adopting UDL
- UDL is presented as a on the Power and principles is a step
pathway to equity, Promise of UDL,” towards creating a more
focusing on eliminating reinforces the inclusive and equitable
barriers, providing importance of UDL as a learning environment.
options for engagement, tool for promoting
representation, and equity in education.
action, and empowering
students to take
ownership of their
learning.
- The author expresses a
positive view of the
diverse and inclusive
teacher appreciation
breakfast, emphasizing
the importance of
accommodating
different dietary needs
and preferences.
- The text critiques
traditional teaching
methods that expect all
 students to follow the
same learning paths,
arguing that these
approaches perpetuate
privilege and exclude
those facing barriers to
traditional learning.
- UDL is presented as a
proactive and flexible
framework that can
eliminate opportunity
gaps, especially for
historically marginalized
learners.
- The author argues that
UDL, when
implemented with a lens
of equity, can create a
learning environment
that is culturally
responsive,
trauma-informed, and
accessible to all students.
- Proposes strategies for - Empowers students not - Readers can connect - Aligns with the
Cult of Pedagogy integrating culturally just as problem solvers with the idea of making principles of HRL
responsive critical but as problem finders and breaking rules as - Emphasizes the
Ep 194 - July 24, 2022
thinking, known as “the - Aims to deepen learning powerful teaching connection between
“Finding the Funk: 3 Ways funk, into existing outcomes and foster methods academic content and
to Add Culturally curricula authentic connections - Finding the funk students’ identities and
- Offers three specific for learners encourages educators to cultures
strategies: making rules, reflect on their teaching
Responsive Critical breaking and shaking - Asserts that student
Thinking to Your Lessons” rules, and using the
“most, least, best, or
Colin Seale worst” approach.
- Highlights the
importance of linking
academic content to
issues involving drama, - Positions finding the
controversy, surprise,
humor, and conflict
- Developed by thinkLaw
over the last 7 years to
help educators embed
critical thinking without
overwhelming them.
- Advocates for making
critical thinking an
inherent part of
teaching, rather than an
additional burden
practices and enhance - Promotes inclusivity by
success involves student engagement integrating culturally
academic achievement - Links academic content responsive critical
along with the ability to to real-world issues, thinking
lead, innovate, and apply making learning more - Encourages teachers to
knowledge beyond the meaningful for students consider students’
classroom - Established a connection backgrounds and
between the strategies experiences in creating
funk as a tool to unlock proposed and the goal of meaningful learning
excellence in and beyond creating provocative experiences
the classroom essential questions. - Suggests that applying
- Encourages teachers to the funk can contribute
integrate critical to a deeper
thinking seamlessly into understanding of
their existing teaching historical concepts by
content making them relevant to
students’ lives