Friday, June 20, 2008

Assignment 1B


1. Paulo Freire was thinker who believed that the education system should involve the student and teacher communicating with one another as equals, and building a respectful relationship with each other. He did not believe in a teacher pounding his or her student with information and just expect the student to simply stand there and take it all in.

2.He believed that dialogue was not just simply talking. He thought that it built a respect for those in conversation and could be a tool used to strengthen the bonds between individuals and their community. He believed communication was the tool to creating justice and social harmony.

3. He was concerned with helping educate the poorest of Brazil's citizens. He became active in adult education of those living in rural and poor areas. He gave them a voice to speak up and be recognized by a government who suppressed their rights and freedom. Because of this, Freire was thrown into prison and later was sent into exile.

Web Links:
www.infed.org/thinkers/et-freir.htm
http://www3.nl.edu/academics/cas/ace/resources/paulofreire.cfm

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