Plato - History
In what century did Plato live and teach?
5th century BCE
In which country was Paulo Freire born?
Brazil
What is an "allegory?"
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
What does "pedagogy" mean?
The approach to teaching
What does "education" represent for both Plato and Freire?
Who was Plato's teacher?
Socrates
What year was Pedagogy of the Oppressed published?
1968
What do the shadows on the cave wall represent?
False perceptions or illusions of reality
How does Freire define "dehumanization?"
The distortion of humanity’s vocation to become more fully human
Plato's shadows are like what in Freire's work?
The illusions created by oppressive systems
What was the name of the school Plato founded?
The Academy
Education and what could not be separated according to Freire?
Politics
What do the chains of the prisoners represent?
Ignorance or limitation
According to Freire, the first step in liberation is to recognize what in society?
Oppression or injustice
Plato, Freire, Mann, and Dewey all viewed education as a tool for what?
Liberation
In which book of The Republic did Plato write The Allegory of the Cave?
Book VII (7)
What major idea did Freire introduce about developing awareness through education?
Critical Consciousness (Conscientização)
What does the journey out of the cave symbolize?
The pursuit of truth and/or enlightenment
What traditional model of education does Freire critique, where students are treated as passive receivers of knowledge?
The "banking" model of education
Dewey and Freire’s ideas support this modern approach, where students think critically and solve problems instead of memorizing facts
Critical Pedagogy