Communities and Conflict | Freire Institute

Communities and Conflict is a foundational course that immerses students in the theory and practice of community organizing and social transformation through the lens of Paulo Freire’s critical pedagogy. Rejecting the traditional "banking model" of education, this course positions learners as co-investigators exploring the intersections of systemic inequality, community dynamics, and social conflict. By investigating concepts such as the "culture of silence" and "conscientization" (critical consciousness), students will learn to bridge the gap between academic theory and grassroots action. Through dialogic learning, creative research methods, and thematic investigation, learners will develop the practical and theoretical tools necessary to challenge oppressive structures, build collective...

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Price: GBP 250.00

Paulo Freire and Critical Pedagogy

Education for Social Change

Explore the meaning of conflict , and how a greater understanding of it can be the key to mobilizing communities for change

A course examining ideas of what we mean by community, its relevance as an organizing concept and the role of conflict. The course considers our roles as activists, organizers or change agents, and the situation of the organizations or institutions in which we work or are involved.

We also think about the idea of community analysis, a systematic study of our immediate environment - the community, neighbourhood or town in which we live or work.

Topics

How do you respond to conflict? Can you see a positive role for conflict, or is it necessarily destructive?
How might personal experience shape your understanding of values?
Understanding your community in a more systematic way
Basic tools of action-research
The culture of silence - what it means, how it operates
The key change agents - who are they, and how are they developed?
Making the connections: analysis and strategy
The organizing process and methods
Freire and community work: limitations of traditional approaches

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You will be registered for 12 months from the start of the course. The minimum time necessary to complete the course is 3 months.

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Course materials such as videos, readings and tasks will be released over the period of your enrollment. Live online seminars are not part of the course content but may be made available as a bonus.

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