About the book
This first English translation of Pedagogy of Commitment takes readers deep into the acts and meaning of living a life of community and social commitment. Paulo Friere discusses how, for teachers specifically, this commitment is not only to students, to the underprivileged, or to the education of those who speak a different language, but to the transformation of the self to become more deeply responsive to the needs of social transformations. More than any other Freire book, this speaks directly and plainly to the lives of individuals and to teachers. It is an inspiring and passionate call from a global giant of progressive education.
Editions of Pedagogy of Commitment
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317254454
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- ISBN 9781317254461
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This first English translation of Pedagogy of Commitment takes readers deep into the acts and meaning of living a life of community and social commitment. Paulo Friere discusses how, for teachers specifically, this commitment is not only to students, to the underprivileged, or to the education of those who speak a different language, but to the transformation of the self to become more deeply responsive to the needs of social transformations. More than any other Freire book, this speaks directly and plainly to the lives of individuals and to teachers. It is an inspiring and passionate call from a global giant of progressive education.
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What is Pedagogy of Commitment about?
This first English translation of Pedagogy of Commitment takes readers deep into the acts and meaning of living a life of community and social commitment. Paulo Friere discusses how, for teachers specifically, this commitment is not only to students, to the underprivileged, or to the education of those who speak a different language, but to the transformation of the self to become more deeply responsive to the needs of social transformations. More than any other Freire book, this speaks directly and plainly to the lives of individuals and to teachers. It is an inspiring and passionate call from a global giant of progressive education.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Pedagogy of Commitment?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Philosophy and theory of education
Where can I read a sample of Pedagogy of Commitment?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317254454
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Pedagogy of Commitment?
Paulo Freire
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Pedagogy of Commitment is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317254454) and pdf(ISBN 9781317254461)