Critical Pedagogy: An Exploration of Contemporary Themes and Issues

Critical pedagogy provides a framework for understanding and addressing social and educational issues,with a focus on justice,equality,rights,and power. This book offers a comprehensive overview of critical pedagogy,including case studies,discussion tasks,and exemplars from global history. It is essential reading for Education Studies students and will also be of interest to students of Social Policy, Sociology, and Politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 164 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This accessible text provides a comprehensive overview of the contemporary themes and challenges within critical pedagogy, offering a pathway towards a more conscientious and equitable world through education. Author Boronski encourages us to envision radical alternatives to current approaches, not merely for ideological reasons, but due to the growing necessity for environmental and sociological perspectives.

Throughout the book, case studies, discussion tasks, and exemplars from global history are woven seamlessly, examining prominent societal and educational issues. Each chapter delves into challenging and unsettling areas, tackling topics such as justice, equality, rights, and power. These concepts are explored in relation to various aspects of UK schooling, including the role of teachers in an age of hyper surveillance and performance monitoring, alternative approaches to education, and the growing fear of the 'other.'

This comprehensive text is an essential resource for Education Studies students at undergraduate and Masters level, as well as for students of Social Policy, Sociology, and Politics programmes. It offers a deep understanding of critical pedagogy and its relevance to contemporary society, empowering readers to become agents of change in their educational and social contexts.

Weight: 332g
Dimension: 178 x 245 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138105423