Letters to Paulo Freire: Radical Dialogues on Democratic Education and Courage. SpringerBriefs in Education
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| Title: | Letters to Paulo Freire: Radical Dialogues on Democratic Education and Courage. SpringerBriefs in Education |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jorge Knijnik (ORCID |
| Source: | SpringerBriefs in Education. 2026. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600 New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail:customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://www.springer.com/series/8914 |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 107 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Intended Audience: | Teachers |
| Document Type: | Book Guides - Classroom - Teacher |
| Descriptors: | Citizenship Education, Democracy, Politics of Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Critical Thinking, Social Justice, Citizen Participation, Empowerment, Social Change, Global Approach |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-981-92-3796-8 |
| ISSN: | 2211-1921 2211-193X |
| Abstract: | This book embarks on a compelling journey to reinvigorate Freire's transformative ideas and apply them to the pressing challenges in twenty-first century education. Through a series of carefully crafted letters, it engages readers in an intimate conversation that reveals the enduring relevance of Freire's philosophy in fostering critical consciousness, social justice, and democratic participation. By exploring practical everyday experiences of teachers and educators, this book connects these personal/collective insights to broader concepts in Freire's work, revitalizing his legacy and stirring a renewed commitment to shaping an equitable and democratic future in education. This book investigates the pressing questions of how education can empower communities, dismantle oppressive structures, and cultivate a sense of agency, social change, and global citizenship. By engaging in radical dialogues that bridge theory and practice, it serves as a vision into the future, inviting readers to reimagine education as a transformative force for democratic participation and social justice. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED682465 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This book embarks on a compelling journey to reinvigorate Freire's transformative ideas and apply them to the pressing challenges in twenty-first century education. Through a series of carefully crafted letters, it engages readers in an intimate conversation that reveals the enduring relevance of Freire's philosophy in fostering critical consciousness, social justice, and democratic participation. By exploring practical everyday experiences of teachers and educators, this book connects these personal/collective insights to broader concepts in Freire's work, revitalizing his legacy and stirring a renewed commitment to shaping an equitable and democratic future in education. This book investigates the pressing questions of how education can empower communities, dismantle oppressive structures, and cultivate a sense of agency, social change, and global citizenship. By engaging in radical dialogues that bridge theory and practice, it serves as a vision into the future, inviting readers to reimagine education as a transformative force for democratic participation and social justice. |
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| ISSN: | 2211-1921 2211-193X |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-981-92-3796-8 |
