Summary:
The book presents a critical analysis of education systems as tools of oppression and advocates for a pedagogy that empowers the marginalized by involving them in their own learning process. It emphasizes dialogue, critical consciousness, and the role of education in transforming society through collaborative learning that challenges power structures.
Key points:
1. Problem-Posing Education: Freire suggests replacing the passive "banking" education model with a problem-posing one that promotes critical thinking and discovery.
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