6. Ability to critically perceive the causes of
social, political and economic oppression
and to take action against the oppressive
elements of society.
A state of in-depth understanding about the
world and resulting freedom from
oppression
It is diffused in many countries, mainly in
South America, based on the trust in
oppressed “knowledge” and questioning
role of leader who educates and learn by
dialoguing
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7. Freire’s Educational Views
Education is a cultural tool for liberation
from oppression.
Education is always a political act.
Education is a communion between
participants in a dialogue.
Knowledge is not a set commodity.
Learning begins with action.
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8. Students should not be viewed as an empty
account
Education is a phenomenon in which educator
and educatee each other through the act of
education
Education is a critical understanding of reality
The method of education must starts from the
life situation and reality of people
Educational practice is not an extension,
but a communication.
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9. Characteristics of
Freire’s Pedagogy
Education for liberation
Education for conscientization
Problem posing education
Dialogue as a pedagogical tool
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10. Areas where Conscientization is needed
Role of education in conscientization
Role of conscientization in communicable diseases
Role of conscientization in domestic waste
disposal
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11. SUMMARY
Conscientization is the ability to critically
perceive the causes of social, political and
economic oppression and to take action against
the oppressive elements of society. The ultimate
aim of conscientization must forever be
humanization. The meaning, dignity and
worthiness of being-in-and-with-the-world as
human beings are all inscribed in a loving,
critical and creative spirit and endless cycles of
transformative praxis
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Questions
1) Who is the father of Critical Pedagogy?
a. Paulo Freire
b. J. B. Watson
c. William James
d. Edward Lee Thorndike
2) State true or false
“conscientization is the state of in-depth
understanding about the world and
resulting freedom from oppression”
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3) What are the characteristics of Freire’s
educational pedagogy?
4) Point out any three educational views of
Friere?
5) Find out any three areas where
conscientization is needed except the
three mentioned above?
14. References
1. Philosophical and Sociological Basis of Education;
Dr. N.K. Arjunan
2. Web site :- www.openuniclsu.edu
www.freire.org
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