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In Pursuit of an Authentic Educational Relationship: An Examination of Dialogue in Freirean Adult Literacy Practice
- Source :
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Adult Learner: The Irish Journal of Adult and Community Education . 2017:58-72. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- This paper engages in a critical analysis of the educational theory of Paulo Freire. It is based on qualitative research which explores Irish adult literacy practice. The research harnesses the ontological aspects of Freire's theory; his interpretation of how human reality is constructed. Using this as the theoretical foundation for inquiry, research questions were developed using the theme of Freire's dialogical "rejection of subject/object dichotomies" (Freire 1970). This element of Freire's theory is deconstructed and is used in order to examine how an authentic educational relationship, between learner and tutor/educator, can be created through dialogue. These considerations have pedagogical applications in all areas of the adult and further education sectors.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0790-8040
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Adult Learner: The Irish Journal of Adult and Community Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1159253
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research