Revisiting Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed

<P>This reflection on Paulo Freire’s seminal volume, <I>Pedagogy of the Oppressed</I>, examines the lessons learnt from Freire and their place in contemporary pedagogical theory and practice. Freire’s work has inspired ground-breaking research which Vandenbroeck has collated, demonstrating the ongoing influence on early childhood educators.</P><P></P><P>Vandenbroeck brings together an international cohort of early childhood experts to present cross-cultural perspectives on the impact of Freire’s research on education around the globe. This book covers discussions on:</P><UL><P><LI>The background to and impact of Freire’s work </LI><P></P><P><LI>Alternative approaches to supporting child development</LI><P></P><P><LI>Pedagogical approaches in Portugal, South Africa, Japan, New Zealand and the United States</LI><P></P></UL><P>Vandenbroeck concludes with a vision for theorising and implementing emancipatory practice in early childhood education in contexts of neoliberalism.</P><P></P><P>An insightful resource for academics and students in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care, <I>Revisiting Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed</I> is a benchmark of the progress made in the field over the last half a century.</P>