Pedagogy in Process: The Letters to Guinea-Bissau

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781350190290
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 192

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Explore the transformative journey of education with 'Pedagogy in Process: The Letters to Guinea-Bissau'. This compelling book offers a first-hand account of the groundbreaking implementation of Paulo Freire's educational theories in Guinea-Bissau, a nation striving for literacy after declaring independence in 1973. With a staggering adult illiteracy rate of ninety percent, the new government undertook the monumental task of educating its citizens, and Freire served as a key collaborator and advisor in this grassroots literacy campaign.

Freire's memoir delves into the unity of theory and practice, illustrating how education can serve as a powerful tool for societal change. As you journey through these pages, you'll discover insights into the pivotal relationships between mental and manual labor, the importance of community engagement, and the interplay between historical experiences and contemporary challenges in education.

This essential reading not only resonates with educators but also with anyone interested in Freire's revolutionary ideas and their potential to empower individuals and communities. The edition is enriched by a substantive introduction from Michael Apple, a leading voice in curriculum studies. Whether you're a student, educator, or fervent learner, 'Pedagogy in Process' invites you to reflect on the transformative power of education across both society and the classroom.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781350190290
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 192


Description:
Pedagogy in Process presents a first-hand account of the most comprehensive attempt yet to put into practice Paulo Freire's theory of education within a real societal setting. When Guinea Bissau on the West African coast declared independence in 1973 the rate of illiteracy in its adult population was ninety percent. The new government faced the enormous task of educating its citizens. With Freire as collaborator and advisor the government launched a huge grass-roots literacy campaign and this book is Freire's memoir of that campaign. Those familiar with Freire's work will identify his ongoing insistence on the unity between theory and practice, mental and manual work, and past and present experience. This is essential reading for anyone interested Freire's revolutionary ideas on education and the transformative power they hold when applied to society and the classroom. This edition includes a substantive introduction by Michael Apple who is Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin Madison, USA.

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