Education, Empowerment and Critical Pedagogy

Summer 2012 quarter

Faculty

Leslie Flemmer teacher education, critical pedagogy

Fields of Study

education

Description

This course introduces students to the theory and the practice of critical pedagogy, an approach to teaching and learning that moves instruction beyond the transmission of content. Critical pedagogy promotes the practice of freedom, collaboration, justice, and community. In this course, students will investigate theoretical perspectives around alternative, critical, and radical education through the writings of Paulo Freire, bell hooks, Henry Giroux, and Joan Wink. We will connect theoretical explorations with practical teaching applications from grades K-12. The course will operate as a learning community with all members embracing the role of both the teacher and learner. This class will include workshops, in-class teaching practices, research, and small-group work as well as critiques and presentations of the readings.

Advertised Schedule

9a-1p Tue/Thu (Jul. 31 - Aug. 30)

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Day