In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, hosts Dan and Steve Fouts welcome Candace Fikis, a seasoned educator from West Chicago Community High School. Candace shares her extensive teaching experience, focusing on economics and government, and discusses the evolution of pol ..
Read moreIn this episode of the Teach Different podcast, hosts Dan and Steve Fouts welcome Candace Fikis, a seasoned educator from West Chicago Community High School. Candace shares her extensive teaching experience, focusing on economics and government, and discusses the evolution of political discourse and its impact on education. Today’s episode explores a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: “In the final analysis, a riot is the language of the unheard.” With Candace, Dan and Steve unpack the claim, counterclaim and essential questions that come to mind from the quote, exploring its implications in contemporary society and education.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Candace's Teaching Journey
02:21 - The Evolution of Education and Politics
05:59 - Challenges in Teaching History
09:09 - The Importance of Student Engagement
13:02 - Teaching in a Diverse Classroom
15:59 - Implementing New Teaching Methods
18:45 - Understanding Economic Perceptions
23:33 - The Power of Quotes in Education
28:36 - Exploring the Language of the Unheard
37:37 - Justifying Riots: A Complex Discussion
41:58 - Teach Different Outro
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