Routledge Paulo Freire and the Curriculum (Series in Critical Narrative)

Product Description How can Paulo Freire's progressive and vital contributions to curriculum planning can be made more relevant today for educators, policy makers and anybody involved in education? This book provides a necessary framework as it articulates significant questions. The first deals with Freire's positions on curriculum planning, the second is devoted to the historical development and the character of his perspective on curriculum planning, and the third refers to the ways his perspective compares to others, as well as to its contemporary value. In contrast to traditional perspectives on the curriculum, Freire provides a fertile ground for teachers and any others who seek to transform schools and improve student's learning and lives. Review A must have for libraries and a must read for teacher educators and their students so that together they can critically analyze and wrestle with the biggest question of all: what is the purpose of public education? Essential.” ―CHOICE About the Author George Grollios is Associate Professor of Pedagogy and Curriculum in the Department of Primary Education at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. His many publications include a previous book about literacy and Paulo Freire.