For cultural invasion to succeed, it is essential that those invaded become convinced of their intrinsic inferiority.
Paulo FreireEducators need to know what happens in the world of the children with whom they work. They need to know the universe of their dreams, the language with which they skillfully defend themselves from the aggressiveness of their world, what they know independently of the school, and how they know it.
Paulo FreireWhat if we discover that our present way of life is irreconcilable with our vocation to become fully human?
Paulo FreireThe teacher is no longer merely the-one-who-teaches, but one who is him/herself taught in dialogue with the students, who in turn while being taught also teach. They become jointly responsible for a process in which all grow.
Paulo Freire