Paulo Freire was a Brazilian educator who contributed a philosophy of education that today is known worldwide. During the early 1960s he developed a radical educational policy in Brazil and was involved in planning a national strategy for literacy. He worked with the poor, and people in his community. He believed teachers should "Read the World." Meaning they should not only be familiar with the written word, they should be equally familiar with the world. Most importantly the world and environment in which the teachers students were living in. He believed only then could a teacher understand the reality in which the student was living. Teachers needed to interact with the people in the community as the central theme of his theory was based off Dialog. He believed that dialog was the moment of transformation between the teacher and the student. Teachers were to collect lists of spoken words commonly used within the community. They would then develop "cultural circles" and these lists of words were the topics of discussion when the groups would gather. He believed this is how the students and teachers learned best together and through this method of learning they would be most successful. In 1962 several experiments tested this theory of learning. At this time 300 farm workers were taught how to read and write in only 45 days. Due to the success the government began to fund many of the "cultural circles" to improve literacy among it's people. Later he was exiled from his own country accused of being a traitor. Having to leave his country he began to travel the world helping to implement literacy programs. He has made a considerable impact in making the less fortunate have access to the basic rights of education. He empowered people through literacy.
1. Brooke believes the US & Islam share common principals of justice, progress, tolerance and equality of all human biengs.
2. Ben was ddisgusted by Oprah's speech as a motivational tool for graduates.
3. Zach believes everyone knows MLK's I have a dream speech.
4. Robert believed Obama conveys a message of hope and humanity.
5. Justin felt Oprah's speech was heartfelt.
6. Amanda would never get tierd of MLK's speech.
7. Christy believes Oprah is a wonderful influence because she has a wonderful heart.
8. Wendy found Oprah's speech to be uplifiting.
9. Jeff has never been a big fan of Oprah.
10. Rachelle felt Oprah spent the majority of the speech discussing herself.
