-For Information I am a french female mature student living in Ireland - Examine the views of any philosopher on the nature of education and discuss their relevance to your own perceptions of teaching and learning. ... The view of Freire on this matter is to educate and open the oppressed, to a new way of thinking, which he calls "Critical Thinking". ... Banking education treats students as objects of assistance; problem-posing education makes them critical thinkers."... In fact, I question the readiness or ability of the authorities to have a critical approach to their actions con...

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This suggests that the teachers are giving their students a false perception of the world. ... When they do not get to sit down and critically analyze why the facts are the way that they are, they do not get the opportunity to create their own ideas and wonder how the world would be different if one tiny fact was changed. ... Being creative and thinking in unique ways not only allows humans to differentiate from each other, but also to connect with one another....

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Related to this "language barrier- that exists between low and middle social classes are behavior differences which affect teachers' perceptions and expectations of students. ... The same types of skills should be taught in low tracks that are currently being taught in higher-level tracks: independence, critical thinking skills, creativity, etc. instead of cooperation, conformity, and obeying instructions. ...

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Learning is likely to be enhanced when pupils are involved in critical thinking, discussion and active participation whilst being intellectually challenged. 1.5) Learner Characteristics Pupils are commonly categorised into Gifted and Talented (G&T) learners or Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) learners. ... In terms of 'gifted', Feldhusen (1993) and Tannenbaum (1992) have stated these pupils show intellectual, artistic or motor behaviour characteristics of people several years older or endorse potential to become critically acclaimed performers, with exemplary procedur...

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Over the course of this project, a series of workshops and interviews involving six teachers and six community stakeholders was held to discuss community perceptions of partnerships with the school. ... Connell (1993) suggests that cohesive partnerships between schools and community agencies are critical to addressing the debilitating impact of disengagement for the least advantaged young people. ...

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Over the course of this project, a series of workshops and interviews involving six teachers and six community stakeholders was held to discuss community perceptions of partnerships with the school. ... Connell (1993) suggests that cohesive partnerships between schools and community agencies are critical to addressing the debilitating impact of disengagement for the least advantaged young people. ...

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