Category Archives: Social justice

Handbook of Social Justice in Education

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Giorgio Bertini

The Handbook of Social Justice in Education, a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the field, addresses, from multiple perspectives, education theory, research, and practice in historical and ideological context, with an emphasis on social movements for justice. Each of the … Continue reading →

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Action Research Meets Critical Pedagogy – Theory, Practice, and Reflection

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Giorgio Bertini

Read This article describes and critically examines the collaborative research process between an urban university’s research center and its community partners. The authors link the theoretical framework of collaborative research, participatory action research, and critical pedagogy to their personal experiences … Continue reading →

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Education-as-Commodity vs. Education-as-Social Justice: a brief Freirean analysis of the Academy Today

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Giorgio Bertini

Part I – Part II – Part III – Part IV I love academic work: I love studying, learning, reading, researching, growing in my understanding of the world and – on good days – stoking the fire of enthusiasm for … Continue reading →