Pedagogy of Freedom : Ethics, Democracy, and Civic Courage /
Paulo Freire ; translated by Patrick Clarke ; foreword by Donaldo Macedo ; introduction by Stanley Aronowitz.
- Lanham, ML : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 1998.
- xxxii, 144 p. : cov. ill. ; 23 cm.
- Critical perspectives .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-134) and index.
Translator's Notes / Patrick Clarke Foreword / Donaldo Macedo Introduction / Stanley Aronowitz Chapter 1 Introductory Reflections Chapter 2 There Is No Teaching without Learning Methodological Rigor -- Research -- Respect for What Students Know -- A Capacity to Be Critical -- Ethics and Aesthetics -- Words Incarnated in Example -- Risk, Acceptance of What Is New, and Rejection of Discrimination -- Critical Reflection on Practice -- Cultural Identity Chapter 3 Teaching Is Not Just Transferring Knowledge Awareness of Our Unfinishedness -- Recognition of One's Conditioning -- Respect for the Autonomy of the Student -- Common Sense -- Humility, Tolerance, and the Struggle of for the Rights of Educators -- Capacity to Apprehend Reality -- Joy and Hope -- Conviction That Change Is Possible -- Teaching Requires Curiosity Chapter 4 Teaching Is a Human Act Self-Confidence, Professional Competence, and Generosity -- Commitment -- Education as a Form of Intervention in the World -- Freedom and Authority -- Decision Making That Is Aware and Conscientious -- Knowing How to Listen -- Education Is Ideological -- Openness to Dialogue -- Caring for the Students
"This book displays the striking creativity and profound insight that characterized Freire's work to the very end of his life-an uplifting and provocative exploration not only for educators, but also for all that learn and live." (Publisher's Description)