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Engaging Critical Pedagogy in Education

by Fida Sanjakdar

Book Details

Publisher:Taylor & Francis
Published:2024-08-02
Pages:274
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9781040108093

Reading Info

About This Book

Presenting cutting-edge research from around the world, this book demonstrates how critical pedagogy is shaped by social-political contexts and ideological constructions of knowledge and power. The edited collection brings together a global author team using critical pedagogy to synthesise political and theoretical ambitions with the complex realities of classroom practice. The book addresses two key questions: what does critical pedagogy look like in educative work with young people around the

Our Review

This collection bridges the gap between critical pedagogy theory and actual classroom implementation, presenting global research on how education either reinforces or challenges existing power structures. The international contributors examine what transformative teaching practices look like across diverse educational settings with young people, moving beyond abstract philosophy to concrete examples. Each chapter demonstrates how social-political contexts shape both curriculum and teaching methods, revealing the ideological underpinnings of standard educational approaches. The book directly addresses how knowledge and power intersect in learning environments, providing educators with a framework for more equitable teaching.

What distinguishes this work is its refusal to treat critical pedagogy as merely theoretical, instead offering tangible strategies that account for the complex realities teachers face daily. The global perspectives create a rich dialogue about educational justice across cultural contexts, making the content relevant beyond any single national system. Educators seeking to implement socially conscious curriculum will find both inspiration and practical guidance within these pages. This is essential reading for anyone committed to making education a genuine force for social change rather than reproduction of the status quo.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education