EIGHTH TASK


Read the chapter “Critical pedagogy: A look at the major concepts” written by Peter McLaren and watch the lecture “Where is the Outrage? Critical Pedagogy in Dark Times” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAxj87RRtsc&t=178s) addressed by Henry Giroux.  We will hold class discussion about these issues on the CCT lesson on April 2nd.
DUE: , 2018

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