If critical theory is a school of thought that focuses on reflective assessments and critique of society and culture by applying the knowledge of Social sciences and Humanities. How does it give rise to critical pedagogy? is the teaching method where one can make students apply reflective thinking will be called as critical pedagogy? if yes it can be applied to all the subjects. Reflective assessments can be made in all subjects including science. But then will it be Critical theory because it says applying the knowledge of social sciences and humanities......
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Dear Ms. Deepika Rajawat,
- According to Monica McLean (2006) merely the name ‘critical theory’ is associated with the ‘Frankfurt School’. Despite identifiable origins, critical theory is not a theory of society or a homogeneous school of thinkers or a method, yet it is generally seen as building on Marxist theories by revealing hidden oppressions and by being openly directed toward political action. It is also characterized by being against positivism. The critical theory attempts to generate knowledge from speculative attempts to understand the interwoven, interdependent nature of the human subject and the objective world.
- From the point of view of developing a capacity for critical pedagogy, the two are fused: that is, self-reflection to improve day-to-day classroom practice is bound up with self-reflection aimed at understanding the influence of power in classrooms, institutions and in the world. The right conditions for a critical pedagogy approximate to what Habermas calls ‘ideal speech conditions’ in which teachers and students can explore questions about teaching and learning and come to agreements about practices free of domination and coercion.
If you want to extend your knowledge, I recommend a book Monica McLean (2006) Pedagogy and the University: Critical Theory and Practice. London: Continuum.
I hope I have been of some help.
Yours sincerely,
Andrija
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