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Learning To Liberate (Critical Social Thought)
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Few Problems In Education Are As Pressing As The Severe Crisis In Urban Schools. Though Educators Have Tried A Wide Range Of Remedies, Dismal Results Persist. This Is Especially True For Lowincome Youth Of Color, Who Drop Out Of Schooland Into Incarcerationat Extremely High Rates. The Dual Calamity Of Underachievement In Schools And Violence In Many Communities Across The Country Is Often Met With Blame And Cynicism, And With A Host Of Hurtful And Unproductive Quick Fixes: Blaming Educators, Pitting Schools Against Each Other, Turning Solely To The Private Sector, And Ratcheting Up The Pressure On Teachers And Students. But Real Change Will Not Be Possible Until We Shift Our Focus From Finding Fault To Developing Partnerships, From Documenting Problems To Discovering Solutions. Learning To Liberate Does Just That By Presenting True And Compelling Communitybased Approaches To School Reform.Drawing On Over Three Years Of Ethnographic Research, Vajra Watson Explores The Complicated Process Of Reaching And Teaching Today'S Students. She Reveals How Four Nontraditional Educators Successfully Empower Young People Who Have Repeatedly Been Left Behind. Using Portraiture, A Methodology Rooted In Vivid Storytelling, Watson Analyzes Each Educator'S Specific Teaching Tactics. Uncovering Four Distinct Pedagogiesof Communication, Community, Compassion, And Commitmentshe Then Pulls Together Their Key Strategies To Create A Theoretically Grounded Framework That Is Both Useful And Effective. A Poignant, Insightful, And Practical Analysis, Learning To Liberate Is A Timely Resource For All Educators And Youthserving Practitioners Who Are Committed To Transforming Atrisk Youth Into Atpromise Individuals Who Put Their Agency And Potential Into Action In Their Schools And Neighborhoods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Learning to Liberate'? A: 'Learning to Liberate' focuses on addressing the crisis in urban schools and the challenges faced by low-income youth of color. It emphasizes community-based approaches to school reform and the importance of developing partnerships for real change.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Learning to Liberate'? A: The author of 'Learning to Liberate' is Vajra Watson, who draws on over three years of ethnographic research to present her findings.
- Q: What are the key pedagogies discussed in the book? A: The book uncovers four distinct pedagogies: communication, community, compassion, and commitment, which are essential for empowering students who have been left behind.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Learning to Liberate'? A: 'Learning to Liberate' was published on December 16, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does 'Learning to Liberate' have? A: 'Learning to Liberate' contains 248 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: 'Learning to Liberate' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Learning to Liberate' suitable for educators? A: 'Learning to Liberate' is a valuable resource for educators and youth-serving practitioners who are committed to transforming at-risk youth into at-promise individuals.
- Q: What approach does Vajra Watson take in her analysis? A: Vajra Watson uses portraiture, a methodology rooted in vivid storytelling, to analyze the teaching tactics of nontraditional educators.
- Q: What is the significance of the book in the context of education reform? A: 'Learning to Liberate' provides practical analysis and strategies aimed at effective school reform, focusing on solutions rather than blame.
- Q: Can 'Learning to Liberate' help with understanding community-based educational solutions? A: Yes, the book presents true and compelling community-based approaches to education reform, making it a useful guide for those interested in this topic.