Abstract
This study explores the importance of Freire’s critique of the ‘banking model’ of education and its implications for contemporary challenges such as digitalization, cultural inclusivity, and sustainability. By addressing systemic barriers, Freire’s concepts offer valuable strategies for fostering critical consciousness, cooperative learning, and equitable opportunities. Culturally responsive teaching and sustainability education align with Freirean principles, providing tools to address global issues like inequality and climate change. These approaches recognize students’ real-world experiences, encourage critical thinking, and inspire collective action. The findings demonstrate Freire’s educational strategy as a valuable tool for educators and policymakers. By embracing his principles of dialogue, empowerment, and social justice, education can maintain its vital role in promoting equity, agency, and advancement within society.
Keywords
contemporary relevance, critical pedagogy, educational philosophy, emancipatory education, Paulo Freire, pedagogy of the oppressed
ORCID Identifiers
James P. Takona: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5903-9821
DOI
10.5038/2577-509X.9.1.1351
Recommended Citation
Takona, J. P. (2025). Transformative education: Paulo Freire’s pedagogy of the oppressed and its contemporary resonance. Journal of Global Education and Research, 9(1), 87-107. https://www.doi.org/10.5038/2577-509X.9.1.1351
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