Part 4 Flashcards
Who was Paulo Freire ?
(1921-1997) a brazilian educator an philosopher known for his advocacy of CP
criticised national educational systems for producing passive learners designed for boring, monotonous jobs that served mass production and mindless service industries
Banking concept of eduction
involves teachers depositing knowledge into passive students.
freire advocated for a more equal relationship between educators and learners, promoting negotiation and empowerment.
Freires method
Outlined in “pedagogy of the oppressed”, challenges traditional teaching dynamics by empowering learners through dialogue.
Analyses social, political and economic factors shaping education, emphasising critical reflection for societal change.
seminal work
“pedagogy of the oppressed” (1970)
translated into multiple languages, it critiques oppression, advocates for liberation and highlights limitations of traditional education.
Themes of “Pedagogy of the oppressed”
explores the effects of the oppression on both the oppressed and the oppressor
advocates for mutual liberation and challenges traditional banking model of education
discusses generative themes and encourages co-operation for societal change.