Critical Pedagogy : Empowering Education and Societal Engagement / Mohini Simone, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Simone, Mohini, editor.

Series:

Education in a competitive and globalizing world series.

Education in a Competitive and Globalizing World Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Critical pedagogy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (95 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2024]

Summary:

In this book, the first chapter analysis the efficacy of ESD and its ability to save the planet. The second chapter investigates the potential challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of critical pedagogy in Ghana's higher education institutions, shedding light on how this approach can contribute to the development of critical thinkers, informed citizens, and change agents in Ghanaian society. The third explores how ChatGPT assists students in their writing process, students' perceptions of its usage, and potential impacts on teachers' practice. There is rapid growth of AI technology in education, highlighting the benefits and challenges of incorporating ChatGPT in language learning. The last chapter introduces service-learning as a feature for both domestic and global education programs. Service-learning offers an addition to the critical pedagogy literature by presenting a six-step framework to identify ways to design critical service-learning programs that offer collaboration, mutuality, and reciprocity among all participants.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Chapter 1

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Is Not Fit for Purpose: Why Academia Will Not Save the Planet

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Education for Sustainable Development - Doomed to Be Unfit for Purpose?

3. The Need for a Paradigm Shift - Can Critical Pedagogies Save the Day?

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2

Transformative Pedagogy in Ghana's Higher Education: Fostering Empowerment and Societal Engagement

Introduction

Pedagogical Trajectory of Ghana's Higher Education

The 3 Rs

Dogmatism

A Call for Criticality

Critical Pedagogy

Critique of Power Structures

Ideological Critique

Cultural Critique

Identity and Subjective Politics towards Resistance

Environmental Justice

Globalization, Capitalism and Neoliberalism

Practical Ways to Integrate Critical Consciousness

Faculty Development

Teaching and Assessment

Technology Integration

Advocacy and Networking

Chapter 3

A Balancing Act?: Opportunities of ChatGPT Usage along with Teacher Instruction in the English as a Second Language Writing Classroom

Literature Review

Research Methodology

Participants

Instruments

Results

Discussion

Chapter 4

Service-Learning Through a Critical Pedagogy Lens

Theoretical Foundations of Service-Learning &amp

Critical Service-Learning

Designing Effective Critical Service-Learning Projects

Step 1: Ensure a Critical and Social Justice Orientation

Step 2: Develop a Pedagogy of Mutuality and Reciprocity

Step 3: Identify Potential Community Partners

Step 4: Develop Learning Objectives and Outcomes That Include Community Partners.

Step 5: Support New and Ongoing Relationships

Step 6: Continuously Reflect, Evaluate, and Revise Service Learning Projects/Programs

Index

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Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Print version: Simone, Mohini Critical Pedagogy: Empowering Education and Societal Engagement

ISBN:

9798891138070