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Humanizacija škole prema ideji Paula Freirea
Humanization Of School According To The Idea Of Paulo Freire

Author(s): Aleksandra Jovanović, Marija Cvetković, Zorica Stanisavljević Petrović
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Универзитет у Нишу
Keywords: school; changes; humanization of school; Paulo Freire

Summary/Abstract: This paper presents, gives an interpretation and a critical review of the theory of school described in the works of the Brazilian pedagogue and philosopher Paulo Freire and offers a critical approach to the theory. The modernist roots of Freire's ontology, epistemology and ethics provide a basis for a critical approach to the pedagogical theory and practice of the school as a social educational institution. Despite the fact that he is one of the most famous representatives of the radical criticism of the school, Paulo Freire is not studied extensively in this geographical area, which is one of the reasons for a thorough analysis of his work. In times of changes and attempts at reforms of the school and the school system, the pedagogical ideas of Paulo Freire, especially those related to the democratization of school, the equality and humanization of school relations, are again attracting attention. In his theory, Freire advocates for the transformation of the school and the introduction of changes that will result in the humanization of the school environment. In his theory, Freire critically examines the value of school, its pedagogic and educative function, the principles on which it is based as well as school relations. Paulo Freire's theory of school, and, above all, his critical opinions about the organization and the functioning of school represent a fertile source of ideas about the changes that the school practice is still undergoing. A diversity of ideas and an impressively wide range of issues in the works of Freire offer opportunities for changes of the school and the school system with the aim of creating a more efficient and superior system of education.

  • Issue Year: 11/2012
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: 33-42
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English