Community Engagement | Freire Institute

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

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Price: GBP 250.00

Paulo Freire and Critical Pedagogy

Education for Social Change

Transform your community engagement strategies through in-depth training and actionable insights

This course is for public sector professionals working in the field of community engagement, and draws upon the pedagogy and philosophy of Paulo Freire to inform its approach. It explores topics such as participatory practice, asset based community development (ABCD) and appreciative inquiry. It also gives insights into community-based research, including tools for analysis, and looks at the co-creation of knowledge for those working with marginalized communities.

The training begins with a focus on participatory action research, guiding participants through thematic investigation and asset mapping. This foundational work enables a deeper understanding of the communities they serve, developing trust and collaboration. Participants will move beyond surface-level understanding to problematise and analyze community knowledge. The programme goes on to explore future possibilities, with participants learning to translate their analysis into actionable community goals. This stage emphasizes collective vision-building and strategic planning, helping professionals set realistic, long-term objectives with their communities. Finally, the process focuses on...

Interactive training in community research and participatory action research methods
Techniques for engaging with diverse and marginalized groups
Asset mapping tools, including inventories, surveys, and community events
Interactive training in community research and participatory action research methods
In-depth analysis of community issues using codification and decodification
Strategies for moving from problem analysis to collective goal setting
Guidance on creating community vision statements and defining long-term goals
Exploration of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and appreciative inquiry models
Identification of barriers to change and methods for overcoming them
Continuous action-reflection-action processes for enhancing practice

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Custom workshops for organizations

Duration

You will continue to be registered in the course area for 3 months following the workshop.

Course Delivery

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.

Course Certificate

You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

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