Cady Ayers Critical pedagogy is the enemy of traditional education-- in a good way. Rather than seeing your teacher as a dominant, authoritative figure, critical pedagogy promotes collaboration and inclusion. In this perspective, education isn't just about passing on facts; it's about encouraging students to think critically about the world around them, understand the deeper issues behind social injustices, and take action to make a difference. I definitely see this to be a good thing. There are different pros and cons for traditional vs progressive education, but the positives of critical pedagogy seem to beat the traditional ways. As an up and coming teacher, and a student myself, I know that the students should be prioritized over their test scores. As Gutierrez says, “doing well on a test does not mean that a student has learned.” This doesn't mean that the students results aren't important for the success of their education, but some teachers seem to abandon the social aspects of education. Rather than preparing them for the next grade, you should be preparing them for the next year of their lives.
Yuritzy Martinez :) Critical pedagogy is a way of learning that stays away from oppression. For example, not being in a classroom where a teacher is taking all the power and dominating students from being heard. Like Julio Cammarota said in the video “being oppressed is being dehumanizing” meaning having no control over students thoughts, creativity etc. Through this pedagogy students are able to take action, think critically, reflect, and increase their own skills in a democratic way. I believe with this way of learning and incorporating it into a classroom would set a bright and courageous aura to students. It would be very unprogressive if it was not that way. In the Gutierrez article, he said something about standardized tests and how teachers and students are affected. Those test scores just show “achievement gaps that distance us from understanding the reality to address the real problem which is student learning”. Keeping away from a progressive learning environment allows a traditional classroom to be in place. Traditionally, it wouldn't allow the 4 dimensions Gutierrez wrote about. (power, achievement, access, and identity). Critical pedagogy brings a wide range of active, communicative and an inclusive learning environment.
I think that Critical Theory focuses too much on the oppressor vs oppressed dynamic and I am critical of critical theory because it can result in a victimhood mindset that denies personal agency. There is value in examining barriers to a students education like nutrition, but in a world with access to AI models, YouTube, and the internet any individual is at the end of the day responsible for their own knowledge as structural barriers to knowledge have collapsed with the global expansion of the internet
Mia :) - Critical pedagogy is learning while avoiding oppression. This involves giving students the power and welcoming students into the classroom setting. I feel like avoiding oppression is very important in the classroom because students should feel like they have some form of power so they don't resent their teachers or staff.
Claire Cook: Critical pedagogy uses education as a way to challenge and change the world, not just teach curriculum. It encourages students to question social norms, think critically about power structures, and participate in shaping society. I think that this is a good thing because it helps students think for themselves, and helps them to feel they are in control of shaping their future since they aren’t following traditional ways. A connection between critical pedagogy and the Gutierrez article is their shared focus on the importance of recognizing students' identities, lived experiences, and cultural contexts in the learning process.
Danny Trainham: Critical pedagogy challenges the oppressive nature of traditional schooling. Freire recommended that students become active participants in their education rather than merely obeying and listening to a teacher. Students should be encouraged to ask questions, think critically, and voice their opinions in classroom settings. Critical pedagogy allows teachers and students to form solutions together collaboratively, ultimately creating a learning environment for both parties. The concept of critical pedagogy aligns with Gutierrez's article, as both emphasize the importance of acknowledging students' identities and backgrounds in the educational process. Gutierrez critiques standardized testing and the term "achievement gap", arguing that marginalized students are unreasonably compared to students from a privileged background. Learning is not one-size-fits-all, and both Freire and Gutierrez confront the injustices in the education system.
Critical pedagogy is a specific way to offer a powerful way to rethink education. I believe that it is a framework that encourages not only students but also teachers. Having the ability to engage in education as a means of social change including promoting equity and justice. I believe that together, they advocate for an education system that challenges oppression and allows students to make meaningful changes in their communities.
Critical pedagogy is a method of education that encourages real-world practical skills. Meaning, not only is the curriculum, taught but also the way the world works and the challenged that may come along. Another way of looking at critical pedagogy is taking away oppression. Students are able to think freely, and make decisions about their learning and classroom setting. I think critical pedagogy is a good practice for higher grade levels. Lower grade levels would definitely have a harder time with this because, well, they need direction.
Talia Gose: Critical pedagogy is a teaching approach that emphasizes more than memorizing facts. It encourages students to question the world, think critically, and challenge unfair systems. Developed by Paulo Freire, critical pedagogy rejects the idea that students are empty vessels to be filled with knowledge. Instead, it encourages discussion, problem-solving, and active learning so students can understand and change the world around them. This approach is critical in movements that fight for justice, whether in education, labor rights, or Indigenous activism. Gutierrez (2014) strongly supports these ideas by arguing that traditional education often leaves certain students behind. Instead of treating all students the same, Gutierrez believes in valuing different ways of learning and making education more inclusive. This aligns with Freire’s idea that students should have a say in their learning rather than simply being told what to think. Both Gutierrez and Freire also criticize how schools can reinforce inequality. Education isn’t just about books and tests. It shapes who has power in society. If schools only teach one way of thinking, they leave out voices from different cultures and backgrounds. Critical pedagogy and Gutierrez’s ideas push for teaching that gives all students the tools to challenge unfairness and make a difference. In short, Gutierrez (2014) and critical pedagogy argue that education should be empowering, not just a set of rules to follow. They show that learning should help people understand the world and give them the confidence to change it.
Jordan Dent: Critical pedagogy is encouraging students to take in what is happening around them, such as the structures and injustices of society, to contribute to the learning process. The article presents an example of how the results of standardized testing focuses on the wrong issues that make the issue seem like a small problem within a certain group rather than actually being a broader social issue. An initiative to think beyond by asking questions like "why" "how" etc., can lead us to actually acknowledging the source of the workings of society's structures, injustices, and inequalities.
Rosalyn Harper: Critical pedagogy challenges traditional power dynamics in education by promoting critical thinking, social justice, and student empowerment. There are oppressive structures and foundations found in our society that should be examined by students in order to adopt a critical awareness of social injustices and develop the skills needed to challenge and transform inequitable systems. In his article, Gutierrez critiques the narrow focus on standardized test scores and achievement gaps, arguing that this approach reinforces systemic inequities rather than addressing students' diverse strengths and identities. Education must be rethought as a transformative process that honors lived experiences and promotes agency in order to go beyond deficit-based thinking. If you, as an educator, begin valuing meaningful learning over standardized measures, a more inclusive, equity-driven future is ahead of us.
It's interesting to me how Friere used his life experiences to fuel such a revolutionary theory. Critical pedagogy goes against the hollow, unanimated way of learning and encourages an education that is a reciprocal , mutually beneficial relationship between the student and the teacher. He drew a parallel between the oppressive nature of the world around him (illiteracy of the poor leading to unequal opportunity gain) and the authoritative model of learning in schools. He also delves into the idea of serving students social problems of the world and creating an environment where they can be aware of the discrepancies in society and work together to begin to solve them. I think that's a big reason why a lot of students in this generation are so eager to change the world and make it a better place--because we got to learn about the idiocies/mistakes of history in early education and theorized about what we would do differently. Learning and discussing with our teachers about the Holocaust, Civil Rights, WWII...many of us were sitting in our classrooms with the awareness that these situations were not okay and that's very important because it discourages the mindset that caused these events in the first place.
Nida Hadi-- Critical pedagogy is the antithesis of traditional learning and teaching. It challenges the traditional norms of how our education system works and instead emphasizes a more deviant yet liberating form of learning. It fosters a sense of curiosity and critical thinking not only in the classrooms these students occupy but also in critically examining everything outside of the classroom, including the social constructs of our society and the systems around us. The Gutierrez article notably mentions standardized tests and how they actually impede stimulating and effectively educating students. Instead, our traditional styles of teaching and learning require ensuring that a student successfully gets a passing grade instead of applying hands-on experiences and informative learning styles that might be applicable for students to use in the real world as they inevitably enter adulthood.
Peyton Plummer Critical Pedagogy is a teaching philosophy that encourages critical thinking. Within in this, it allows students to think outside of what might me on a text book, test, or study guide. It allows for basic knowledge to be challenged or developed allowing for critical thinking processes to begin. Inside of this article Guiterrez say this; "More than just opportunities to learn, we also should concern ourselves with tangible student outcomes, or what i refer to as achievement" (pg. 23) This to me screams Critial pedagogy, it's giving students more opportunities to showcase their growth and knowledge than a test, allow them to think beyond the question a teacher might be asking.
Critical Pedagogy is a way of teaching that embraces critical thinking. In order for students to better grasp things its important for them to think outside the box and think of other factors that are not presented in order to solve and understand complex theories and ways of doing things. I think that this is an important way to promote learning and help students to better understand material by really getting their gears turning and thinking more deeply about a subject. The Gutierrez theory relates to this by engaging students in a way that allows them to think more critcally and having a deeper understanding of things that surround them in this world.
Alistair Here: Pedagogy of the Oppressed is the work of Paulo Freire in which he criticizes the traditional education model or 'Banking' model of education. He talks about the requirements for education to be effective because of the context which he grew up in: A post-colonial Brazil that was economically impoverished and recovering from a deeply entrenched slave system. He talks about the necessity for equality between teacher and student, rejecting the traditional education model that we all love so much. Equality in education does much more than help students learn more effectively, it creates a more interactive and engaged classroom and human consciousness. The objectives are to create a more well-rounded individual that is capable of making their own autonomous decisions and contributing to the betterment of society. This leads to discussions on racial and class disparity that are impossible to separate from the education system. Freire was not only a philosopher and education reformer, but a humanitarian that worked toward a better system for developing a better society.
Riley Baber Critical pedagogy teaches students real life skills. It's a way to encourage students to think for themselves and even challenge the things they're being taught. Honestly I don't know what to think about it because I'm not too sure what that would even look like in a classroom. The Gutierrez article relates by concept. Both are trying to find ways around traditional teaching.
Emma Finn Critical pedagogy emphasizes the use of critical thinking and is.a way for students to make their own ideas. I think its great because it promotes students to actually think and take in what they are learning and not just what they need for the test. I think that is a really important that that we are seeing less and less of.
Critical pedagogy is an educational perspective that aims to challenge traditional power dynamics in the classroom and empower students to discuss societal inequalities critically. I think it is an important concept because it encourages students to discuss social issues and encourages them to challenge them.
Halie Murphy- Critical pedagogy teaches students to question structures within the education system that promote power imbalances. The goal is to work towards equality and justice. I think that this is very important to having a healthy learning environment. When students feel empowered in the classroom there is more opportunity for mutual respect, which facilitates learning.
Veronica Here (sorry for the late post; I've been studying for my history final) Critical pedagogy goes against traditional learning. Critical pedagogy wanted to work more toward equality, justice, and critical learning. For young learners, it should be a balance of both. For example, kindergartners need to understand what's expected in the classroom so that with that practice, they know what's expected of them moving forward. but older students like middle schoolers and high schoolers should have more freedom of how they want to be taught because their minds have expanded and they are more inclined to speak freely.
Elise Ginn, The use of Critical Pedagogy is known for encouraging the self-expression and critical thinking of others, they explore new ideas and ways of thinking. I think it's a good idea to let kids figure some things out independently and learn how to cooperate in the future. The Gutierrez article relates in a way that the standard for teaching now is more of the kids remembering the material rather than actually learning and remembering long term. Meaning they just the topics instead of teaching for future knowledge.
Critical pedagogy is an educational approach that emphasizes the role of education in challenging social inequalities and empowering students to critically examine and transform the world around them. It’s based on the idea that learning should not just be about facts, but also about questioning power, promoting social justice, and creating an environment for critical thinking. I like how Gutierrez's article focuses on these ideas and focuses on issues such as language, culture, identity, or social justice within education, and how the educational system can either empower or marginalize certain groups.
Deborah Mattos - Critical pedagogy is a way to not only teach students the information they need to know but also critical thinking skills to work towards social justice. This can be tied back to Gutierrez’s article because in order to know a student their experiences and identity should be taken into account for the learning process to be smoother for the student.
Critical pedagogy is a theory of education that emphasizes the use of education as a method of challenging and transforming oppressive social structures. Based on the work of Paulo Freire, in particular his book Pedagogy of the Oppressed, critical pedagogy engages the learners and educators in questioning the power relations, dialogue, and attempts to achieve social justice. It counters the traditional "banking model" of learning, where students are mere recipients of information, and instead inspires a participatory, problem-posing approach that results in critical reflection and action.
I think critical pedagogy is essential in fashioning an education system that empowers students rather than just readying them to conform to existing social hierarchies. It is in consonance with the belief that education should be liberatory and democratic and should allow learners to take part as active agents of change in their communities.
Cady Ayers
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy is the enemy of traditional education-- in a good way. Rather than seeing your teacher as a dominant, authoritative figure, critical pedagogy promotes collaboration and inclusion. In this perspective, education isn't just about passing on facts; it's about encouraging students to think critically about the world around them, understand the deeper issues behind social injustices, and take action to make a difference. I definitely see this to be a good thing. There are different pros and cons for traditional vs progressive education, but the positives of critical pedagogy seem to beat the traditional ways. As an up and coming teacher, and a student myself, I know that the students should be prioritized over their test scores. As Gutierrez says, “doing well on a test does not mean that a student has learned.” This doesn't mean that the students results aren't important for the success of their education, but some teachers seem to abandon the social aspects of education. Rather than preparing them for the next grade, you should be preparing them for the next year of their lives.
Yuritzy Martinez :)
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy is a way of learning that stays away from oppression. For example, not being in a classroom where a teacher is taking all the power and dominating students from being heard. Like Julio Cammarota said in the video “being oppressed is being dehumanizing” meaning having no control over students thoughts, creativity etc. Through this pedagogy students are able to take action, think critically, reflect, and increase their own skills in a democratic way. I believe with this way of learning and incorporating it into a classroom would set a bright and courageous aura to students. It would be very unprogressive if it was not that way. In the Gutierrez article, he said something about standardized tests and how teachers and students are affected. Those test scores just show “achievement gaps that distance us from understanding the reality to address the real problem which is student learning”. Keeping away from a progressive learning environment allows a traditional classroom to be in place. Traditionally, it wouldn't allow the 4 dimensions Gutierrez wrote about. (power, achievement, access, and identity). Critical pedagogy brings a wide range of active, communicative and an inclusive learning environment.
ReplyDeleteCharlie Campbell:
I think that Critical Theory focuses too much on the oppressor vs oppressed dynamic and I am critical of critical theory because it can result in a victimhood mindset that denies personal agency. There is value in examining barriers to a students education like nutrition, but in a world with access to AI models, YouTube, and the internet any individual is at the end of the day responsible for their own knowledge as structural barriers to knowledge have collapsed with the global expansion of the internet
Mia :) -
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy is learning while avoiding oppression. This involves giving students the power and welcoming students into the classroom setting. I feel like avoiding oppression is very important in the classroom because students should feel like they have some form of power so they don't resent their teachers or staff.
Claire Cook:
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy uses education as a way to challenge and change the world, not just teach curriculum. It encourages students to question social norms, think critically about power structures, and participate in shaping society. I think that this is a good thing because it helps students think for themselves, and helps them to feel they are in control of shaping their future since they aren’t following traditional ways. A connection between critical pedagogy and the Gutierrez article is their shared focus on the importance of recognizing students' identities, lived experiences, and cultural contexts in the learning process.
Danny Trainham:
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy challenges the oppressive nature of traditional schooling. Freire recommended that students become active participants in their education rather than merely obeying and listening to a teacher. Students should be encouraged to ask questions, think critically, and voice their opinions in classroom settings. Critical pedagogy allows teachers and students to form solutions together collaboratively, ultimately creating a learning environment for both parties. The concept of critical pedagogy aligns with Gutierrez's article, as both emphasize the importance of acknowledging students' identities and backgrounds in the educational process. Gutierrez critiques standardized testing and the term "achievement gap", arguing that marginalized students are unreasonably compared to students from a privileged background. Learning is not one-size-fits-all, and both Freire and Gutierrez confront the injustices in the education system.
Critical pedagogy is a specific way to offer a powerful way to rethink education. I believe that it is a framework that encourages not only students but also teachers. Having the ability to engage in education as a means of social change including promoting equity and justice. I believe that together, they advocate for an education system that challenges oppression and allows students to make meaningful changes in their communities.
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy is a method of education that encourages real-world practical skills. Meaning, not only is the curriculum, taught but also the way the world works and the challenged that may come along. Another way of looking at critical pedagogy is taking away oppression. Students are able to think freely, and make decisions about their learning and classroom setting. I think critical pedagogy is a good practice for higher grade levels. Lower grade levels would definitely have a harder time with this because, well, they need direction.
ReplyDeleteTaylor Duquette
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy is about teaching students to think critically about their world and challenge unfair systems. When we only focus on "raising test scores" and "closing the achievement gap," we ignore important factors like students' identities and the social issues they face. Gutiérrez claims that this approach treats students' worth as fixed and tied to comparisons with privileged groups.
Talia Gose:
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy is a teaching approach that emphasizes more than memorizing facts. It encourages students to question the world, think critically, and challenge unfair systems. Developed by Paulo Freire, critical pedagogy rejects the idea that students are empty vessels to be filled with knowledge. Instead, it encourages discussion, problem-solving, and active learning so students can understand and change the world around them. This approach is critical in movements that fight for justice, whether in education, labor rights, or Indigenous activism.
Gutierrez (2014) strongly supports these ideas by arguing that traditional education often leaves certain students behind. Instead of treating all students the same, Gutierrez believes in valuing different ways of learning and making education more inclusive. This aligns with Freire’s idea that students should have a say in their learning rather than simply being told what to think.
Both Gutierrez and Freire also criticize how schools can reinforce inequality. Education isn’t just about books and tests. It shapes who has power in society. If schools only teach one way of thinking, they leave out voices from different cultures and backgrounds. Critical pedagogy and Gutierrez’s ideas push for teaching that gives all students the tools to challenge unfairness and make a difference. In short, Gutierrez (2014) and critical pedagogy argue that education should be empowering, not just a set of rules to follow. They show that learning should help people understand the world and give them the confidence to change it.
Jordan Dent: Critical pedagogy is encouraging students to take in what is happening around them, such as the structures and injustices of society, to contribute to the learning process. The article presents an example of how the results of standardized testing focuses on the wrong issues that make the issue seem like a small problem within a certain group rather than actually being a broader social issue. An initiative to think beyond by asking questions like "why" "how" etc., can lead us to actually acknowledging the source of the workings of society's structures, injustices, and inequalities.
ReplyDeleteRosalyn Harper:
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy challenges traditional power dynamics in education by promoting critical thinking, social justice, and student empowerment. There are oppressive structures and foundations found in our society that should be examined by students in order to adopt a critical awareness of social injustices and develop the skills needed to challenge and transform inequitable systems. In his article, Gutierrez critiques the narrow focus on standardized test scores and achievement gaps, arguing that this approach reinforces systemic inequities rather than addressing students' diverse strengths and identities. Education must be rethought as a transformative process that honors lived experiences and promotes agency in order to go beyond deficit-based thinking. If you, as an educator, begin valuing meaningful learning over standardized measures, a more inclusive, equity-driven future is ahead of us.
It's interesting to me how Friere used his life experiences to fuel such a revolutionary theory. Critical pedagogy goes against the hollow, unanimated way of learning and encourages an education that is a reciprocal , mutually beneficial relationship between the student and the teacher. He drew a parallel between the oppressive nature of the world around him (illiteracy of the poor leading to unequal opportunity gain) and the authoritative model of learning in schools. He also delves into the idea of serving students social problems of the world and creating an environment where they can be aware of the discrepancies in society and work together to begin to solve them. I think that's a big reason why a lot of students in this generation are so eager to change the world and make it a better place--because we got to learn about the idiocies/mistakes of history in early education and theorized about what we would do differently. Learning and discussing with our teachers about the Holocaust, Civil Rights, WWII...many of us were sitting in our classrooms with the awareness that these situations were not okay and that's very important because it discourages the mindset that caused these events in the first place.
ReplyDeleteNida Hadi-- Critical pedagogy is the antithesis of traditional learning and teaching. It challenges the traditional norms of how our education system works and instead emphasizes a more deviant yet liberating form of learning. It fosters a sense of curiosity and critical thinking not only in the classrooms these students occupy but also in critically examining everything outside of the classroom, including the social constructs of our society and the systems around us. The Gutierrez article notably mentions standardized tests and how they actually impede stimulating and effectively educating students. Instead, our traditional styles of teaching and learning require ensuring that a student successfully gets a passing grade instead of applying hands-on experiences and informative learning styles that might be applicable for students to use in the real world as they inevitably enter adulthood.
ReplyDeletePeyton Plummer
ReplyDeleteCritical Pedagogy is a teaching philosophy that encourages critical thinking. Within in this, it allows students to think outside of what might me on a text book, test, or study guide. It allows for basic knowledge to be challenged or developed allowing for critical thinking processes to begin. Inside of this article Guiterrez say this; "More than just opportunities to learn, we also should concern ourselves with tangible student outcomes, or what i refer to as achievement" (pg. 23) This to me screams Critial pedagogy, it's giving students more opportunities to showcase their growth and knowledge than a test, allow them to think beyond the question a teacher might be asking.
Critical Pedagogy is a way of teaching that embraces critical thinking. In order for students to better grasp things its important for them to think outside the box and think of other factors that are not presented in order to solve and understand complex theories and ways of doing things. I think that this is an important way to promote learning and help students to better understand material by really getting their gears turning and thinking more deeply about a subject. The Gutierrez theory relates to this by engaging students in a way that allows them to think more critcally and having a deeper understanding of things that surround them in this world.
ReplyDeleteRob Horvath here !!
DeleteAlistair Here: Pedagogy of the Oppressed is the work of Paulo Freire in which he criticizes the traditional education model or 'Banking' model of education. He talks about the requirements for education to be effective because of the context which he grew up in: A post-colonial Brazil that was economically impoverished and recovering from a deeply entrenched slave system. He talks about the necessity for equality between teacher and student, rejecting the traditional education model that we all love so much. Equality in education does much more than help students learn more effectively, it creates a more interactive and engaged classroom and human consciousness. The objectives are to create a more well-rounded individual that is capable of making their own autonomous decisions and contributing to the betterment of society. This leads to discussions on racial and class disparity that are impossible to separate from the education system. Freire was not only a philosopher and education reformer, but a humanitarian that worked toward a better system for developing a better society.
ReplyDeleteAgain, forgot my name....Rob Horvath
ReplyDeleteRiley Baber
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy teaches students real life skills. It's a way to encourage students to think for themselves and even challenge the things they're being taught. Honestly I don't know what to think about it because I'm not too sure what that would even look like in a classroom. The Gutierrez article relates by concept. Both are trying to find ways around traditional teaching.
Emma Finn
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy emphasizes the use of critical thinking and is.a way for students to make their own ideas. I think its great because it promotes students to actually think and take in what they are learning and not just what they need for the test. I think that is a really important that that we are seeing less and less of.
Critical pedagogy is an educational perspective that aims to challenge traditional power dynamics in the classroom and empower students to discuss societal inequalities critically. I think it is an important concept because it encourages students to discuss social issues and encourages them to challenge them.
ReplyDeleteHalie Murphy-
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy teaches students to question structures within the education system that promote power imbalances. The goal is to work towards equality and justice. I think that this is very important to having a healthy learning environment. When students feel empowered in the classroom there is more opportunity for mutual respect, which facilitates learning.
Veronica Here (sorry for the late post; I've been studying for my history final)
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy goes against traditional learning. Critical pedagogy wanted to work more toward equality, justice, and critical learning. For young learners, it should be a balance of both. For example, kindergartners need to understand what's expected in the classroom so that with that practice, they know what's expected of them moving forward. but older students like middle schoolers and high schoolers should have more freedom of how they want to be taught because their minds have expanded and they are more inclined to speak freely.
Elise Ginn,
ReplyDeleteThe use of Critical Pedagogy is known for encouraging the self-expression and critical thinking of others, they explore new ideas and ways of thinking. I think it's a good idea to let kids figure some things out independently and learn how to cooperate in the future. The Gutierrez article relates in a way that the standard for teaching now is more of the kids remembering the material rather than actually learning and remembering long term. Meaning they just the topics instead of teaching for future knowledge.
tola reasons :)
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy is an educational approach that emphasizes the role of education in challenging social inequalities and empowering students to critically examine and transform the world around them. It’s based on the idea that learning should not just be about facts, but also about questioning power, promoting social justice, and creating an environment for critical thinking. I like how Gutierrez's article focuses on these ideas and focuses on issues such as language, culture, identity, or social justice within education, and how the educational system can either empower or marginalize certain groups.
From my understanding, critical pedagogy is the opposite of traditional education in a negative way
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DeleteDeborah Mattos -
ReplyDeleteCritical pedagogy is a way to not only teach students the information they need to know but also critical thinking skills to work towards social justice. This can be tied back to Gutierrez’s article because in order to know a student their experiences and identity should be taken into account for the learning process to be smoother for the student.
Critical pedagogy is a theory of education that emphasizes the use of education as a method of challenging and transforming oppressive social structures. Based on the work of Paulo Freire, in particular his book Pedagogy of the Oppressed, critical pedagogy engages the learners and educators in questioning the power relations, dialogue, and attempts to achieve social justice. It counters the traditional "banking model" of learning, where students are mere recipients of information, and instead inspires a participatory, problem-posing approach that results in critical reflection and action.
ReplyDeleteI think critical pedagogy is essential in fashioning an education system that empowers students rather than just readying them to conform to existing social hierarchies. It is in consonance with the belief that education should be liberatory and democratic and should allow learners to take part as active agents of change in their communities.