The Power of Critical Theory: Liberating Adult Learning and Teaching
- ISBN13: 9780787956011
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Product DescriptionThe Power of Critical Theory is Brookfield’s attempt to put the “critical” back into critical thinking, emphasizing that it is an inherently political process. The book presents compelling arguments about the importance of critical theory in promoting the kind of learning that leads to a truly democratic society, and explores a number of tasks for adult students learning, to challenge the ideology, hegemony contest, unmask power, overcome alienation, Lea. . . More>>
The Power of Critical Theory: Liberating Adult Learning and Teaching
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Stephen Brookfield offers a broad perspective of critical theory and its application to adult education. It really makes you think and reflect on their teaching. Excellent resource. Rating: 5 / 5
This is an excellent book to understand the theoretical basis of critical thinking. The book politicized and critical thinking has led me beyond my perceived notions of critical thinking and theorizing in a field of understanding of the theory in a broader perspective. Before reading the book I never thought I had political ideas involved in critical thinking, critical theory, but I took that frame of mind. She was in search of a theory and philosophy that supports critical thinking, while critical theory expanded my thinking on the theoretical basis of critical thinking, I’m still looking for some more information to help deepen my understanding the concept of critical thinking and critical thinking measures. Rating: 4 / 5
This is a must read, must own book for people who teach or administer programs for lifelong learning. Beautifully written, is required of contemporary thought to the next step by synthesizsing seminal concepts and creating new ideas. This book is more exciting! Rating: 5 / 5