Blog Post 6

One of the things that stood out to me in the video is how CRP isn’t just about representation it’s about making learning relevant. If you think about it, school is the first place where many of us learn about the world. But if the lessons don’t connect with who you are or where you come from, how much do you really get out of it?

As someone in college now, I can see how education tends to favor certain perspectives over others. Even in high school, most of what I learned didn’t reflect the experiences of people like me or the diverse communities around me. CRP is a way to fix that it’s not just about teaching diverse content, but about creating classrooms where students feel seen and heard. 

In the video, there are examples of teachers who use CRP to make learning more engaging for their students. One teacher, for example, connects math lessons to real-life issues in the community, making it more relevant to the students’ everyday lives. Another teacher encourages discussions about social justice, helping students develop critical thinking skills about the world they live in.

These examples made me think about my own education and how different it would have been if I had more teachers like that. When students can see themselves reflected in the lessons, they’re more likely to engage and feel like they belong. It also creates a space where students can discuss real-world issues and bring their personal experiences into the classroom, making learning more dynamic and relevant.

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