Freire, Paulo

Paulo Freire was a Brazilian educator and philosopher known for advocating for critical consciousness and empowering learners to question and transform their social conditions. His influential ideas emphasize dialogue, participation, and the importance of education as a tool for social justice. Freire believed that education should be a shared process where students and teachers learn from each other, fostering awareness and agency. His most famous work, *Pedagogy of the Oppressed*, challenges traditional authoritarian teaching methods and encourages approaches that promote critical thinking and liberation, especially for marginalized communities.