Module #1 Introduction to Critical Pedagogy Exploring the roots and principles of Critical Pedagogy, including the work of Paulo Freire and others.
Module #2 The Banking Concept of Education Analyzing the limitations of traditional education and the concept of banking education, where students are seen as empty vessels to be filled with knowledge.
Module #3 The Problem-Posing Method Introducing Freires problem-posing method, which emphasizes student-centered learning and critical thinking.
Module #4 Critical Consciousness and Conscientization Exploring the concept of critical consciousness and how it can be developed through education.
Module #5 The Role of Power and Oppression in Education Examining how power dynamics and oppression operate in educational settings and how Critical Pedagogy seeks to challenge these forces.
Module #6 Neoliberalism and the Commodification of Education Analyzing the impact of neoliberalism on education, including the rise of standardized testing and the commercialization of education.
Module #7 Foucault and Power Relations in Education Applying Michel Foucaults theories on power relations to educational settings, exploring how power operates through discourse and discipline.
Module #8 Critical Pedagogy and Social Justice Examining the connection between Critical Pedagogy and social justice, including issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality.
Module #9 Pedagogy of the Oppressed Delving deeper into Freires Pedagogy of the Oppressed, including the importance of dialogue and collective action.
Module #10 Postcolonialism and Decolonizing Education Exploring the implications of postcolonialism for education, including decolonizing the curriculum and challenging Eurocentrism.
Module #11 Critical Pedagogy and Technology Investigating the role of technology in education, including the potential for critical pedagogy in online learning environments.
Module #12 Teacher Education and Critical Pedagogy Examining the role of teacher education in preparing educators to practice Critical Pedagogy.
Module #13 Critical Pedagogy in the Classroom Exploring practical strategies for implementing Critical Pedagogy in K-12 and higher education classrooms.
Module #14 Student Voice and Agency Focusing on the importance of student voice and agency in Critical Pedagogy, including student-led projects and activism.
Module #15 Critical Pedagogy and Curriculum Development Analyzing how Critical Pedagogy informs curriculum development, including the importance of critical literacy and critical thinking.
Module #16 Assessment and Evaluation in Critical Pedagogy Examining alternative assessment and evaluation methods that align with Critical Pedagogy, including self-assessment and peer review.
Module #17 Parent and Community Engagement Exploring the importance of parent and community engagement in Critical Pedagogy, including strategies for building partnerships and collaborations.
Module #18 Challenges and Limitations of Critical Pedagogy Acknowledging the challenges and limitations of Critical Pedagogy, including potential criticisms and ways to address them.
Module #19 Critical Pedagogy and Educational Policy Investigating the relationship between Critical Pedagogy and educational policy, including the role of policy in shaping educational practices.
Module #20 Critical Pedagogy and Social Movements Examining the connection between Critical Pedagogy and social movements, including the role of education in social change.
Module #21 Feminist Pedagogy and Critical Pedagogy Exploring the intersections between feminist pedagogy and Critical Pedagogy, including the importance of gender and intersectionality in education.
Module #22 Critical Pedagogy and Ecology Investigating the relationship between Critical Pedagogy and ecological sustainability, including environmental education and eco-justice.
Module #23 Critical Pedagogy and Disability Studies Examining the intersections between Critical Pedagogy and disability studies, including accessible education and inclusive pedagogies.
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Critical Pedagogy and Educational Philosophy career
