The Student Guide to Freire's 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed'

<p><b>Now in its 2nd edition, this book serves as companion to Freire’s seminal work, supporting the application of his pedagogy in enacting emancipatory educational programs in the world today. </b>The new edition includes a new chapter called Teaching Pedagogy of the Oppressed with additional dialogue questions and activities designed to support students and instructors. It also includes an updated Bibliography and further reading list. <br><br>Antonia Darder closely examines Freire’s ideas as they are articulated in P<i>edagogy of the Oppressed</i>, beginning with a historical discussion of his life and a systematic discussion of the central philosophical traditions that informed his revolutionary ideas. Darder explores Freire’s fundamental themes and ideas, including issues of humanization, teacher/student relationship, reflection, dialogue, praxis, and his larger emancipatory vision. The book also includes a chapter-by-chapter close reading of the text with sample questions to prompt discussion and engagement with Freire’s ideas, as well as a new interview with Freire’s widow, Ana Maria Araújo Freire, and a preface by Donaldo Macedo.</p>