Vernacular culture and values-driven community: Chris Smith at TEDxTexasTechUniversity

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Education

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Chris works to educate his audience on using oral, aural and vernacular pedagogies as a way of engaging with 21st century learners. He discusses how vernacular music and dance may be used as tools for participatory community revitalization.

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