ABSTRACT  
In a world where mass media and various forms of multimedia platforms are available to students 
and teachers, it is hard to reconcile the lack of popular culture teachings in the classroom. 
Teaching and learning about the importance of popular culture must begin in the colleges of 
education which need to recognize the value of this work in order for future teachers to meet 
the needs of the 21st century learner. 
 
		Academic Exchange Quarterly Spring 2011: Volume 15, Issue 1  
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