Critical pedagogy is a teaching approach that encourages students to question and challenge domination, and the beliefs and practices that dominate. Developed by the Brazilian educator and philosopher Paulo Freire, critical pedagogy is rooted in the belief that education is inherently political. Freire's work, particularly his book "Pedagogy of the Oppressed," argues that traditional education methods can reinforce existing power structures and marginalize certain groups. Instead, he suggests education should empower individuals to question and transform the world around them.
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