Paulo Freire in worldwide science education: an overview
Leonardo Victor Marcelino,
Simoni Tormöhlen Gehlen
Abstract:Paulo Freire’s works are among the most cited books in Social Science research and the most influential philosopher in critical curriculum studies. However, Freire himself often felt misunderstood, reduced to only a few of his concepts or to a method, being criticized by his oversight of racial matters, sexist language and utilitarian view of environment. Recognizing the diverse interpretations of Freire's work can provide researchers and practitioners with alternatives for addressing contemporary issues in sc… Show more
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