Education as Liberation
Paulo Freire’s Critical Pedagogy is a call to action. It views education as a tool for empowerment, social justice, and transformation. Learners are not passive recipients—they are co-creators of knowledge, capable of changing their world.
Key Concepts
- Dialogue
- Conscientization (critical consciousness)
- Oppression and liberation
- Praxis (reflection + action)
Why it Matters
It’s essential for adult education in civic, community, and social change contexts—where learning is about more than skills; it’s about agency.
How to Use It
Connect learning to real-world action and advocacy
Foster open, respectful dialogue
Encourage learners to question systems and assumptions