Revisiting Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed: Issues and Challenges in Early Childhood Education

This reflection on Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed examines the lessons learned from Freire and their place in contemporary pedagogical theory and practice. 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. The book covers discussions on the background to and impact of Freire's work, alternative approaches to supporting child development, and pedagogical approaches in Portugal, South Africa, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States. Vandenbroeck concludes with a vision for theorizing and implementing emancipatory practice in early childhood education in contexts of neoliberalism.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 212 pages
\n Publication date: 29 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive reflection on Paulo Freire's seminal work, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, delves into the profound lessons learned from Freire and their relevance in contemporary pedagogical theory and practice. Freire's groundbreaking ideas have sparked groundbreaking research, which has been meticulously compiled by Vandenbroeck, showcasing the enduring influence his work has had on early childhood educators. Vandenbroeck has assembled an international cohort of esteemed early childhood experts to present diverse cross-cultural perspectives on the global impact of Freire's research on education. This book encompasses insightful discussions on various aspects, including:

The historical context and profound impact of Freire's work
Alternative approaches to supporting child development
Pedagogical approaches in Portugal, South Africa, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States
Vandenbroeck concludes with a visionary perspective for theorizing and implementing emancipatory practice in early childhood education within the context of neoliberalism.

Revisiting Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed serves as a pivotal resource for academics and students engaged in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care. It stands as a testament to the remarkable progress achieved in this field over the past half-century, providing a valuable benchmark for understanding the evolution of pedagogical thought and practice.

\n Weight: 352g\n
Dimension: 156 x 231 x 41 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367363710\n \n