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The Pedagogy of Action: Small Axe Fall Big Tree

The Pedagogy of Action: Small Axe Fall Big Tree

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Nesha Haniff's book explores the Pedagogy of Action, which teaches consciousness as a requirement for transformations in social justice. Participants teach an oral HIV education module to marginalized communities, dismantling traditional pedagogies of race, gender, service, and American hegemony. The book features essays by POA students and South African participants reflecting on their own transformations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore


Nesha Haniff, in her captivating narrative, delves into her own journey of conscientization as a colonized child in Guyana. Through this exploration, she uncovers the intricate cultural and intellectual forces that shape the development of the Pedagogy of Action (POA). Drawing inspiration from Paulo Freire and Ela Bhatt, participants in POA engage in teaching an oral HIV education module to marginalized communities in the USA, South Africa, and the Caribbean. This initiative serves as a catalyst for dismantling traditional pedagogies of race, gender, service, and American hegemony.

The journey of POA faced numerous challenges, primarily due to institutional and cultural barriers that excluded poor and black students from overseas travel. In response, innovation and persistence were key to overcoming these obstacles. The book includes insightful essays written by POA students and South African participants, who reflect on their own transformative experiences. These essayists are among the hundreds of participants who, over 15 years, have cultivated the Pedagogy of Action through the practice of radical love.

Recognized with the 2023 IARSLCE Publication of the Year Award, Nesha Haniff's book sheds light on the transformative power of education and the importance of challenging oppressive systems. It serves as a testament to the resilience and creativity of those who strive for social justice and equality.


Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811908002
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022

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