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1. Forthcoming Events
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Paulo Freire Study Day - 30 January, 2010. The writings of Paulo Freire and his relevance to us today. More» Infact - Social Analysis - 2-5 February, 2010. Reflection on values, tools for community ...
... Additionally, we would want to see that people engage with tools of social analysis and groupwork, that they can reflect clearly upon their practice, that they understand the key concepts of Freirean pedagogy ...
3. Generative themes
(Paulo Freire/Concepts Used by Paulo Freire)
... The concrete representation of these constitute the themes of the epoch.  For example, we may say that in our society some of these themes would include the power of bureaucratic control or the social ...
4. Praxis (Action/Reflection)
(Paulo Freire/Concepts Used by Paulo Freire)
It is not enough for people to come together in dialogue in order to gain knowledge of their social reality.  They must act together upon their environment in order critically to reflect upon their ...
5. Conscientization
(Paulo Freire/Concepts Used by Paulo Freire)
The process of developing a critical awareness of one's social reality through reflection and action.  Action is fundamental because it is the process of changing the reality.  Paulo Freire ...
... or relax. It can foster a sense of playfulness or release anger and tension. It can also help in the conquering of social isolation and the building of positive relationships," he is quoted as saying. ...
... to be more balanced. "There's no doubt that community adult learning has a key role to play at a time of recession. It can help in regenerating communities, fostering resilience and social contact ...
No, we are a social enterprise with a remit to serve the community. ...
9. Consultancy
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... skills or resources which could benefit your work. We can offer help and support on: research and information on social issues, policy and practice seminars and training workshops for community organizations, ...
... at the Centre for the Study of Development and Social Change at Harvard University. He then went to the World Council of Churches in Geneva where, in 1970, he took up a post as special consultant in the ...
11. History
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... projects and workers in NGOs. The team members also applied the principles in their own work settings, including academic social policy, theology, community work and industrial mission. There was a need ...
12. Global Education
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... society based upon the concrete knowledge which they hold.  They see the links between, for example, the local, national and international dimensions; or between cultural, political, social, economic and ...
13. Learning
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Community-based Learning We offer a model of learning which is not dry and academic but is based upon sharing our experience and using the 'social knowledge' that we all have.  In this model of learning ...
14. About
(Section)
... educator Paulo Freire whose work has inspired many social movements and educational programmes around the world. Education in this sense is a tool for individual and community empowerment and transformation.  ...