Critical pedagogy is a field of theory and practice which has the
potential to inspire thoughtful, committed teachers to make real
differences for their most vulnerable students and, by doing so,
extending social justice far beyond their students and into the
larger society.
This text is about being sensitive to, respecting and honouring
differences among individuals and groups of individuals. The
editors ask how one begins to connect the professional lives of
educators with a Critical democratic practice for the pluralistic
milieu of the twenty-first century. While the editors of this
volume come from different educational disciplines - that is,
literacy and educational administration - they share common
philosophies, common educational practices and common educational
goals premised upon a democratic Critical education. However
different these vantage points may appear, they are both rooted in
the desire for positive social change.
It is this critical component that continuously asks: Who
benefits? In whose interests are changes being effected? What are
the power differentials? Are there hidden agendas? Hidden
curriculums? Null curriculums? The book aims to address these
concerns, through lived experiences of those involved in creating
positive change. Through an integrated framework of Critical
literacy, Critical learning and Critical leadership, some of the
more prevalent and pernicious problems of humanity can be
identified, engaged and rectified. Through concrete examples, the
editors promote the concept that every educator, including
students, can become agents of change.
General
Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag New York
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2007 |
First published: |
2006 |
Editors: |
Karyn Cooper
• Robert E. White
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 155 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
207 |
Edition: |
2007 ed. |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4020-6648-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4020-6648-1 |
Barcode: |
9781402066481 |
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