Paulo Freire and Critical Pedagogy | 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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Paulo Freire and Critical Pedagogy

Education for Social Change

Learn how Freire's pedagogy can shape social change beyond the classroom

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. Freire’s ideas extend beyond conventional classrooms to inform activism and community organizing. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Participants will examine critical pedagogy’s evolution, key concepts, and its practical applications across various fields. The course gives a comprehensive overview of Freire’s roles as thinker, educator and activist, exploring how his ideas challenge traditional educational paradigms and inspire a dialogical approach to learning. Learners are encouraged to participate in self-reflection on their personal roles in social transformation, and to connect Freirean theory with practical strategies for implementing social change. The course also addresses common misinterpretations of Freire's methods, ensuring a more nuanced understanding of his pedagogical approach and its relevance to...

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An introduction to the course and your part in it. Do you see yourself as a change agent? Do you have an involvement in social change as an activist or organizer?
What do you think Paulo Freire's message is in Pedagogy of the Oppressed , and is it relevant to your experience?
Paulo Freire as thinker, teacher and activist
The key concepts in Freire's work and how they might be understood
Related thinkers in critical pedagogy and beyond
Applying Freirean principles and methodologies in a concrete way
The origins and development of critical pedagogy
Freire's approach in the classroom and the dangers of treating Freire's approach as simply a set of teaching methods
How Freire's pedagogy has influenced a variety of approaches, using contemporary examples

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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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