Listen "Teaching with Rock and Roll: Using Music to Bring History to Life with Drew Fortune"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this episode of Teaching History Her Way, I talk with educator Drew Fortune about how rock and roll can transform the way we teach social studies. Drew shares his background and what inspired him to explore the history of rock from an educational standpoint. He also introduces his framework, "Bob Dylan Pedagogy," and explains how Dylan’s music can help students connect to themes like civil rights, protest, and American identity.We dive into how rock music has shaped public consciousness, which artists you can study, and how teachers can use music to help students think critically about culture and history. Drew also shares practical advice for anyone who wants to bring popular music into the classroom but isn’t sure where to start. Drew mentions TeachRock.org as a great resource.If you’ve ever wanted to make history feel more alive or just love a good conversation about the intersection of music and meaning, this episode will strike a chord.Let's be friends and continue the conversation!Instagram: @teachinghistoryherwayX: http://www.twitter.com/historyherwayOn the Web/Blog: http://www.teachinghistoryherway.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/teachinghistoryherwayBlueSky: @historyherway.bsky.socialSupport the production of the Teaching History Her Way Podcast by purchasing some really great history tees. Click here to shop now or go to www.teachinghistoryherway.com and click on "Merch."
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