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Aug 23, 2017 · 1 min read

Prompt for Critical Reflection 1: We Make the Road by Walking + Perspective-Taking as a Tool for Building Democratic Societies

What? How does Freire explain the relationship between practice, theory, and knowledge? How does Calderon address the relationships between theory, practice, and knowledge (and why they are important), in his discussion about perspective-taking, education, and community? Do you see connections with Freire? (Remember to use textual evidence to support your interpretation.)

So What? To Freire, Horton and Calderon, neutrality is problematic. What do they each have to say about taking the position of neutrality within our existing social system and how doing so affects our lives and the larger democratic process, etc.? Any of your own thoughts on neutrality to add on top of it? (Remember to use textual evidence to support your interpretation.)

Now What? Freire, Horton, and Calderon all have different stories/backgrounds that shaped their passion for social justice and informed them as educators and activists. What personal experiences have shaped your passions and desire to engage with others, and work with communities? How do you think this class and engaging with community might enhance and inform your education/passions/career goals?

Community Action & Social Change: Theory & Practice

This is the Medium page for the Fall 2017 Community Action and Social Change: Theory and Practice course. CASC: Theory and Practice is a core course for Dominican University of California Minor in Community Action and Social Change.

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Community Action & Social Change: Theory & Practice

This is the Medium page for the Fall 2017 Community Action and Social Change: Theory and Practice course. CASC: Theory and Practice is a core course for Dominican University of California Minor in Community Action and Social Change.

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