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A review by jedwardsusc
Pedagogy of the Oppressed: 50th Anniversary Edition by Paulo Freire
4.0
It seems like there are many bad versions of Freire out there--with roundtable "conversation" standing in for learning. Some of Freire's opinions seem overly idealistic--particularly when it comes to authority relationships--but his work as a whole is much deeper and more nuanced than I'd expected.
The context of Freire's work--teaching basic literacy to severely marginalized populations--helps explain a lot about his approach and his pedagogical emphases. It's a short but deep book, and it's something I'll absolutely be rereading.
The context of Freire's work--teaching basic literacy to severely marginalized populations--helps explain a lot about his approach and his pedagogical emphases. It's a short but deep book, and it's something I'll absolutely be rereading.