"Critical pedagogy is a philosophy of education and social movement that developed and applied concepts from critical theory and related traditions to the field of education and the study of culture."
Critical Pedagogy is an educational approach that foregrounds the critique of dominant power structures and promotes social justice and equity through transformative learning and praxis.
Power and oppression: Understanding the structures of power and oppression that exist within society and how they impact marginalized groups.
Intersectionality: Recognizing the interconnectedness of various social identities (such as race, gender, class, sexuality, ability, and nationality) and the ways in which they create unique experiences of privilege and oppression.
Dialogue and discourse: Emphasizing the importance of open and honest communication, as well as critical analysis of dominant discourses and narratives.
Media literacy: Developing critical thinking skills and media literacy in order to deconstruct media messages and understand how they perpetuate ideologies of power and dominance.
Critical race theory: Examining the historical and contemporary intersections of race, power, and oppression in society.
Social justice: Advocating for equitable and just social structures and challenging systemic forms of oppression.
Cultural competence: Developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to effectively engage with diverse cultural groups.
Globalization: Investigating the impact of globalization on people and communities around the world, and examining the ways in which it perpetuates or exacerbates inequalities.
Pedagogy and the classroom: Developing strategies and approaches to teaching that promote critical thinking, social justice, and equity in the classroom.
Activism and social change: Engaging in activism and social change efforts to bring about greater justice and equality in society.
"It insists that issues of social justice and democracy are not distinct from acts of teaching and learning."
"The goal of critical pedagogy is emancipation from oppression through an awakening of the critical consciousness."
"Based on the Portuguese term conscientização."
"Critical pedagogy was founded by the Brazilian philosopher and educator Paulo Freire."
"Pedagogy of the Oppressed."
"It subsequently spread internationally, developing a particularly strong base in the United States."
"Proponents sought to develop means of using teaching to combat racism, sexism, and oppression."
"It incorporated elements from fields like the Human rights movement, Civil rights movement, Disability rights movement, Indigenous rights movement, postmodern theory, feminist theory, postcolonial theory, and queer theory."
"Critical consciousness encourages individuals to effect change in their world through social critique and political action."
"It developed and applied concepts from critical theory and related traditions to the field of education and the study of culture."
"It insists that issues of social justice and democracy are not distinct from acts of teaching and learning."
"When achieved, critical consciousness encourages individuals to effect change in their world through social critique and political action in order to self-actualize."
"Based on the Portuguese term conscientização."
"It subsequently spread internationally, developing a particularly strong base in the United States."
"Proponents sought to develop means of using teaching to combat racism, sexism, and oppression."
"Pedagogy of the Oppressed."
"It incorporated elements from fields like the Human rights movement, Civil rights movement, Disability rights movement, Indigenous rights movement, postmodern theory, feminist theory, postcolonial theory, and queer theory."
"The goal of critical pedagogy is emancipation from oppression through an awakening of the critical consciousness."
"It insists that issues of social justice and democracy are not distinct from acts of teaching and learning."