About Critical Pedagogy on the Web

This site has a dual focus, providing both a general overview of critical pedagogy--its definitions, history, key concepts, and major theorists--and links to other critical pedagogy resources on the web. It began as a final project for an independent study in educational theory in the Fall of 2002. It will be updated periodically, however, so feel free to send links, updates, and information regarding critical pedagogy resources on the web to currie7772@hotmail.com. For more information about the author...

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Critical Pedagogy Definitions:

The "Definitions" section provides a general working definition of the term "critical pedagogy" that draws upon the insights and contributions of various critical educators, most notably Paulo Freire. It also contains a list of quotations from influential educators that illustrates the various ways scholars deploy the term.
Theories/Theorists:

To get a sense of the history of critical pedagogy, the theories from which it evolved, and the major scholars in the field, click on the "Theories" link. Topics covered include:

Key Terms and Concepts: This page is made up primarily of definitions of Freirean concepts, but it also defines a number of other educational terms and theoretical concepts that may be relevant to those interested in critical pedagogy and educational theory.
Links: The "links" section lists other critical pedagogy resources on the web. It is organized by the following categories: