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A review by balladofreadingqueer
Pedagogy of Freedom: Ethics, Democracy, and Civic Courage by Paulo Freire
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Anytime I read a book on pedagogy I am reminded of (and scared by) the immense responsibility that being an educator brings. It makes me question my reasons for teaching what I teach, how I teach it and what I want students to experience, learn and contribute to the classroom and the wider community.
I have not read Freire’s earlier (influential and groundbreaking) book Pedagogy of the Oppressed but this book on Pedagogy of Freedom drew connections between activism and education and the role of activist educators. Emphasising the role of love, hope and optimism as teaching tools and as a way of being in the classroom. His influence on bell hooks is clear and the way that her work has also influenced his writing.
Would recommend.
I have not read Freire’s earlier (influential and groundbreaking) book Pedagogy of the Oppressed but this book on Pedagogy of Freedom drew connections between activism and education and the role of activist educators. Emphasising the role of love, hope and optimism as teaching tools and as a way of being in the classroom. His influence on bell hooks is clear and the way that her work has also influenced his writing.
Would recommend.