My group had a very interesting conversation about culture while talking about Fanon and Freire. Much of our readings focused on the idea of returning to a culture lost due to colonization and oppression. In 2011, what culture is that? How will the media and other outside forces affect the changes desired by Freire? We live in a world where people have access to distractions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are connected more than ever by cell phones. With all of this in mind, it is harder than ever to allow one’s self time for inner reflection. It makes our jobs as teachers even more important if we want students to discover positive truths about themselves.
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