QUESTION 1
1.1
a. My understanding of the Critical Education theory is that it is not just one
theory, but a set of possibilities and views that
... [Show More] stimulate ones actions. In the
context of the classroom, these views, with regard to discipline, teaching
methods and theories all have a bearing on how you teach. These actions are
the building blocks to how you practice and in doing so the different
approaches can be applied at your own discretion.
b. Critical Education is the foundation for teaching. Educators are able to use the
different approaches within the classroom to evaluate which approach will
work best for, not only the educator, but the learners too. In doing so the
educator is able to develop their own identity with regards to their teaching
style and in doing so creating a learning environment, which is beneficial to
optimal teaching and learning. It encourages educators to adapt their style of
teaching to the learners as a whole as well as their environment. We are
aware that in South Africa there are numerous socio-economic differences
which need to be considered, when taking urban and rural schools into
consideration. Educators need to adapt their teaching styles to each situation
to guarantee that every learner within the school receives the best quality
education which prepares them for the future. Critical education, therefore,
creates the connection to bridge the gap between economic classes in the
school and within the social environment.
c. The advantages of the critical theory as set out by Gravett et alia (2019:29)
are as follows:
It will enable educators to create knowledge according to the needs of their
environment and particular contexts.
Transforming teachers from implementers of knowledge to co-creators of
knowledge.
It encourages educators to be active in the development of new knowledge
and forming new relationships.
It puts an emphasis on the educator as a caring professional and this leads to
changing practices of inequality. [Show Less]