CR#2 Being Neutral Is Like Being Dead

Freire’s explanation between the relationships of practice, theory, and knowledge is unique. These three relationships are all attributes to the way of life and how our thinking process is connected. Myles describes knowledge as language as organic knowledge which…

CR#2

What? How does Freire explain the relationship between practice, theory, and knowledge? Do you see connections with Freire? (Remember to cite from the readings to support your interpretation.)

In the eyes of Freire, practice, theory, and knowledge are all related. He believes that practice is…

Critical Reflection #2

Freire starts the excerpt with, “Without practice, there’s no knowledge” (97). This quote already grabbed my attention because I truly agree with it. How can one consider themselves knowledgeable, if they do not practice their craft? No person is born with all their knowledge, one must practice and…

CR#2

What: What struck me the most with Freire is when trying to find the relationship between practice, theory, and knowledge was when he was discussing two important ideas. First was the fundamental belief in the importance of people everywhere and second is having radical democratic beliefs in the capacity and rights of…

Changing Systems Not Hearts

Freire states that there is no knowledge without practice. Without practice we would be “[walking] in a circle, without the possibility of going beyond the circle” (p. 99). However, to go beyond the circle that Freire refers to we must also form theories to determine how we are…

Neutrality is the Root of Chaos

“In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.” Albert Einstein