Quite simply, adopting a critical pedagogy is questioning one’s own position and power in relation to teaching and learning. Critical pedagogy is a philosophy of education and social movement that developed and applied concepts from critical theory and related traditions to the field of education and the study of culture. It insists that issues of social justice and democracy are not distinct from acts of teaching and learning.
CAN WE BETTER ADVANCE SOCIAL CHANGE WITHIN THE FIELD OF PSYCHOLOGY?
But can we really be agents of change? Short answer: YES!
While feminist + qualitative research has long championed the utility of reflexivity, the concept of evaluating one’s position as a researcher may be new to some audiences. What do you think about positionality statements? Have you written one? Should they be required?
Increasing Empathy
“Yes, but how do we get people to care about equity??” – Jill Fowle
Is it possible to cultivate critical consciousness? We’ve been thinking about how to do just that.
Could board games (yes, board games) be one way to challenge us to think in new ways? Check out some of our faves here, here, and here. Game night, anyone?