Critical Pedagogy |
ΕΕ12 - Critical Pedagogy Tutor: Maria Nikolakaki Semester: 7th Short Description: The course refers to educational theory and teaching and learning practices aimed at developing students' critical awareness about oppressive social conditions. The critical consciousness, conscientization according to Paulo Freire,is seen as the necessary first step of a broader collective way of being for democracy by challenging social injustices and creating a society based more on equality and social justice. The field covers a wide range of Educational issues - the Curriculum, the pedagogy or teaching style, the role of the State, the influence of corporate power, the so-called Hidden Curriculum, issues of Cultural and Individual Identity etc. This course is organised around the following themes:
Aims: The objectives of the course are:
Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student will be able to:
Structure: The course consists of 13 three-hours sessions. Assessment: WrittenExams; optional written assignment Bibliography: Freire, P. (1993) Pedagogy of the oppressed. London: Penguin |