Freire’s Critical Pedagogy

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

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