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.
Education for Social Change
Participatory research for collective empowerment
This workshop is a powerful experience, designed for professionals, businesses, and socially-engaged individuals committed to gaining a genuine understanding and connection within their communities. Rooted in the educational philosophy of Paulo Freire, this workshop challenges conventional approaches to community research, such as simplistic surveys and superficial "vox pop" interviews, advocating instead for deep, participatory engagement that acknowledges the complexity and diversity of local contexts.
Participants in this workshop will be introduced to methodologies that go beyond the surface to capture the lived experiences, aspirations, and challenges of community members. Emphasizing collaboration and dialogue, the workshop teaches participants how to design and implement research projects that are not only informative but also empowering for those involved. By engaging in practices that prioritize the voices of the marginalized and underrepresented, participants will learn to produce research that drives meaningful, positive change. Throughout the workshop, participants will explore various techniques for community-based research, including participatory action research (PAR),...
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You will continue to be registered in the course area for 3 months following the workshop.
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.
You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
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