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Paulo Freire and Critical Pedagogy

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Communities and Conflict

Communities and Conflict is a foundational course that immerses students in the theory and practice of community organizing and social transformation through the lens of Paulo Freire’s critical pedagogy. Rejecting the traditional "banking...

Social and Solidarity Economy

This course examines the key concepts, organizational forms and impact of the social and solidarity economy, and explores alternative economic models that promote social justice, economic inclusivity, and sustainable development.

Culture, Art and Ideology

A course on understanding how social movements and faith communities can act as agents of change; the collective myths and underlying conflicts in the environment or groups with which we work; and tools for the analysis of change.

Power, Politics and the State

If we seek to change the world around us we must have a clear and strategic understanding of power and how the political environment operates. This means 'politics' in the broader sense: the organizations and institutions of power, the...

Global and Social Change

This course examines the forces driving global and social change, including cultural, political, economic, environmental and technological factors. It includes a focus on social movements and how to participate effectively in working for...

Freire, the Artist and the Community

This course provides participants with the opportunity to apply a critical Freirean pedagogy to explore the relationship between theory and practice within the context of community arts and performance. By problematizing this area of work...

Reading Pedagogy of the Oppressed

A course on Pedagogy of the Oppressed, seeking to understand it in its context, studying the individual chapters, and its relevance to us today. Includes live online sessions over a period of six weeks, with supporting material and...

Decolonizing Education

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Paulo Freire Study Workshop

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Thinking Critically

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Community Engagement

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Alternative Economics

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Community Research

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Community Wealth-Building

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Reflective Practice

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Strategy and Planning

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Theories of Change

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Community Organizing

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

INSPIRE Cultural Action

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

INFACT Social Analysis for Action

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Paulo Freire and Global Education

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Sustainable Leadership

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

Critical Coaching

Critical Coaching flips the script on traditional coaching courses. Drawing upon the philosophy of Paulo Freire, this advanced 15-session course reimagines key coaching skills from the persepctive of critical pedagogy. You will learn to...

Introduction to Paulo Freire

Paulo Freire's philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. This introductory course explores the foundational elements of Freire's work, examining his role as a thinker,...