Basic Facts
Where is Paulo Freire from?
Recife, Brazil
Prohibits people from speaking out, and to accept things as they are (We want to break this)
Culture of silence
What is one of the most important books he wrote?
Pedagogy of the Oppressed
The combination of reflection and action upon the world in order to transform it toward social justice and human liberation
Praxis (Action/Reflection)
What did he do his higher education in?
Law and Philosophy
The commitment to social change requires a profound shift in perspective
Transformation
What major events influenced his upbringing (and therefore teachings) the most?
The Great Depression, Poverty
The process of mutual learning, where everyone's voice is valued
Dialogue
What year was he exiled from Brazil?
1964
The process of developing a critical consciousness of the social and political forces that shape our lives, thereafter challenging injustice and create change
Conscientization