In-Class Writing Assignment

Dewey is considered the theoretical founder of "progressive" education. According to Dewey, what are the central purposes of education? What types of instructional practices did Dewey support? What types of instructional practices was Dewey against? How is "progressive" education related to democratic citizenship? What are the wider political and/or social implications of "progressive" education? To what extent do you agree or disagree with Dewey's vision of education? Notice the silences. Who does Dewey's vision serve? Who does Dewey's vision exclude?

In-Class Writing Assignment

Freire is considered the theoretical founder of "liberatory" education. According to Freire, what are the central purposes of education? What types of instructional practices are "liberatory"? What does this look like in practice? How does Freire define "banking" education? What are the wider political and/or social implications of "liberatory" education? What are the wider political and/or social implications of "banking" education? What type of education do you think you have received – liberatory or banking? To what extent do you agree or disagree with Freire's vision of education? Notice the silences. Who does Freire's vision serve? Who does Freire's vision exclude?