A variety of crises challenge individuals and societies in a special way today – the list is so well known that there is already talk of crisis fatigue. How can education and research deal with these crises in such a way that those involved experience empowerment? This concept is central to the writings of Paulo Freire and gains particular relevance in light of current experiences of powerlessness.
Goals:
The symposium aims to provide space for exchange on experiences of empowerment in education and research in the context of multiple crises – especially with regard to addressing concepts of emancipatory pedagogy. Reflections and experiences from the Global South will enrich the exchange and self-reflection of the participants.
Target audience:
- Education workers and people who advocate for education in various fields and forms
- Activists from different fields, trying to support empowering the oppressed
- Students and scholars („thinkers“) of different origins/disciplines and different „phases“ – especially if they relate/reply to Freire’s pedagogy in their work (e.g. theses)
- Interested people, who want to get in touch with Paulo Freire and his liberation pedagogy
The event is accessible for wheelchair users. We kindly ask to inform the organizers if there are further needs to ensure a barrier-free access!
Conveners:
Austrian Foundation for Development Research (ÖFSE)
Paulo Freire Zentrum
Research unit on Inclusive Education, Department of Education, University of Vienna
Department of Development Studies, University of Vienna