Paulo Friere

Just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoyed studying the work of Paulo Freire. He used pedagogy as a form of activism and encouraged the working class to engage in critical issues rather than be silent. I think if his work could be more widely accepted and practiced than we could see a shift in education and as a result a shift in society. Although I do think with the most recent events concerning social injustice we are recognizing the importance of incorporating more diverse curriculums in school. 

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