This blog will be used by students at University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus, to reflect on their future practice as ESL educators. They are currently enrolled in EDPE 4005- Secondary Level Seminar.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
The Method of Currere: A process of self-discovery
Pinar (1975) wrote The Method of Currere, a method that allows us to explore what we have conceptualized through time, the complex relation between the temporal and conceptual, thus we can discover our self, its evolution and education (p. 19). After reading, The Method of Currere (Pinar,1975) reflect on the stages and discuss what you think the process will let you discover.
Monday, September 9, 2013
What is praxis?
In our last class we were discussing what is praxis. Paulo Freire (1986) defines praxis in Pedagogy of the Oppressed as "reflection and action upon the world in order to transform it." Through praxis, oppressed people can acquire a critical awareness of their own condition, and, with their allies, struggle for liberation. What do you understand praxis to be? How will this affect your future practice as teachers? Be sure to watch the included video before posting. Prof. Lopez
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