Critical Pedagogy for Vocational-Technical Educators: Some Considerations

Critical pedagogy is based on examination of cultural values that expose inequities in society, with the goal of student empowerment. Empowered vocational students can bring a humanizing ethic to the work world with their understanding of the sociocultural characteristics of work. (SK)

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Published inJournal of studies in technical careers Vol. 13; no. 4; p. 299
Main Author Lakes, Richard D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1991
Subjects
Critical Theory
Cultural Context
Education Work Relationship
Empowerment
Humanistic Education
Sociology of Work
Technical Education
Vocational Education
Work Ethic
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Summary:Critical pedagogy is based on examination of cultural values that expose inequities in society, with the goal of student empowerment. Empowered vocational students can bring a humanizing ethic to the work world with their understanding of the sociocultural characteristics of work. (SK)
ISSN:0163-3252