MOVING FORWARD

TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION

Section Contents:

Introduction

Rationale
Paradigms of education
Activity 1

Theory

Critique of banking model
Transformative education
Critical reflection

Practice

Strive for dialogue
Value personal knowledge
Activity 2
Disrupt dominant assumptions
Inspire creativity
Activity 3
Share and invite stories

Moving Forward

OS feedback
Education programs
References

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