Freire Flashcards
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historical context
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late-twentieth century critique of neocolonialism and globalism
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dates/nationality
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1921-1997 Brazilian
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purpose of education
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raise consciousness about exploitative conditions
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curriculum
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literary circles and critical dialogues
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methods of instruction
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use of personal and group autobiographies
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role of the teacher
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stimulates awareness of real conditions of life
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significance
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formulated a theory and praxis of critical theory and liberation pedagogy
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philosophy
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philosophy of liberation pedagogy; consciously and critically aware of the social, political, and economic conditions of life; opposed “teacher talk” “banking”
- as a critical theorist there is a resistance of a “body of knowledge” approach to education
- promotes consciousness of political/social/economic realms to empower people to transform reality
- it is all about power and oppression
