Name: Reviving the legacy of the Black teaching tradition
Uploaded: 2023-02-28T17:12:32Z
Duration: 13 min 18 s
Description: Educator Sharif El-Mekki advocates for the revival of the Black teaching tradition — a set of educational practices grounded in philosophies, values and actions that stretch from pre-colonial Africa to historical African American leaders. He posits that this tradition can help teachers better serve Black students and create a more equitable learning environment for all.

Educator Sharif El-Mekki advocates for the revival of the Black teaching tradition — a set of educational practices grounded in philosophies, values and actions that stretch from pre-colonial Africa to historical African American leaders. He posits that this tradition can help teachers better serve Black students and create a more equitable learning environment for all.

Sharif El-Mekki: Reviving the legacy of the Black teaching tradition

Reviving the legacy of the Black teaching tradition

A deep dive into the disconnect between Black students' education and lived experiences reveals systemic flaws in teaching methods.

El-Mekki proposes the Black Teaching Tradition, rooted in pre-colonial Africa to modern leaders, as a means to transform education.

Highlighting the critical roles of community, content mastery, and courage, El-Mekki calls for a reimagined educational framework.