Pedagogy of Freedom: Ethics, Democracy, and Civic Courage

by Freire, Paulo

• ISBN13: 9780847690473
• ISBN10: 0847690474
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-13
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Summary

This book displays the striking creativity and profound insight that characterized Freire's work to the very end of his life-an uplifting and provocative exploration not only for educators, but also for all that learn and live.

Author Biography

The late Paulo Freire of Brazil--teacher, philosopher, and activist--is widely regarded in the United States and elsewhere as one of the most influential educators of the twentieth century

Table of Contents

Translator's Notes	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Introductory Reflections	p. 21
There Is No Teaching without Learning	p. 29
Methodological Rigor	p. 33
Research	p. 35
Respect for What Students Know	p. 36
A Capacity to Be Critical	p. 37
Ethics and Aesthetics	p. 38
Words Incarnated in Example	p. 39
Risk, Acceptance of What Is New, and Rejection of Discrimination	p. 41
Critical Reflection on Practice	p. 43
Cultural Identity	p. 45
Teaching Is Not Just Transferring Knowledge	p. 49
Awareness of Our Unfinishedness	p. 51
Recognition of One's Conditioning	p. 54
Respect for the Autonomy of the Student	p. 59
Common Sense	p. 60
Humility, Tolerance, and the Struggle for the Rights of Educators	p. 64
Capacity to Apprehend Reality	p. 66
Joy and Hope	p. 69
Conviction That Change Is Possible	p. 72
Teaching Requires Curiosity	p. 79
Teaching Is a Human Act	p. 85
Self-Confidence, Professional Competence, and Generosity	p. 85
Commitment	p. 89
Education as a Form of Intervention in the World	p. 90
Freedom and Authority	p. 95
Decision Making That Is Aware and Conscientious	p. 99
Knowing How to Listen	p. 101
Education Is Ideological	p. 112
Openness to Dialogue	p. 120
Caring for the Students	p. 124
Notes	p. 131
Index	p. 135
About the Author	p. 144
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