Teaching as a Subversive Activity

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Teaching as a Subversive Activity promotes a radical approach to education, encouraging teachers to foster critical thinking and question societal norms rather than simply imparting knowledge. Neil Postman and Charles Weingartner argue that teaching should be a tool for social change, not just a means of transmitting information. Their book challenges traditional educational methods and offers a thought-provoking perspective on how schools can empower students to think independently and challenge the status quo.

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Teaching as a Subversive Activity by Neil Postman and Charles Weingartner critiques the traditional methods of education and challenges educators to rethink their role in the classroom. The authors argue that education should be more about fostering critical thinking and questioning societal norms than merely transmitting knowledge. They advocate for an active, subversive form of teaching that encourages students to question assumptions, think for themselves, and understand the world in new ways. This book remains an influential text for progressive educators.

4 reviews for Teaching as a Subversive Activity

  1. Ese

    A provocative exploration of education’s potential to challenge societal norms and empower learners. Postman and Weingartner urge educators to cultivate critical thinking and question everything, advocating for student-driven inquiry over rote memorization. It sparks debate and offers a radical vision of schooling.

  2. Ebele

    A provocative exploration of education’s potential. It challenges conventional schooling and urges teachers to foster critical thinking and question authority. Though dated, its radical ideas about student agency and relevance still resonate, sparking important conversations about the purpose of learning in a changing world.

  3. Ganiyu

    A provocative and insightful exploration of education’s potential for radical change. Postman and Weingartner challenge conventional teaching methods, urging educators to foster critical thinking and independent inquiry in students. Timeless in its message, it encourages educators to empower learners to question, analyze, and ultimately, shape their world.

  4. Jamiu

    A classic for a reason. This book challenges conventional notions of education, urging teachers to empower students to question, think critically, and engage actively with the world. Provocative and insightful, it offers practical strategies for fostering intellectual independence and resisting societal indoctrination.

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