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“The atmosphere of the home is prolonged in the school, where the students soon discover thatin order to achieve some satisfaction they must adapt to the precepts which have ben set from above. One of these precepts is not to think.” quote by Paulo Freire
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“The atmosphere of the home is prolonged in the school, where the students soon discover thatin order to achieve some satisfaction they must adapt to the precepts which have ben set from above. One of these precepts is not to think.”

Paulo Freire

About This Quote

Source Book: Pedagogy of the Oppressed, 1970

The passage critiques educational systems that force conformity and suppress critical thinking, urging learners to question imposed doctrines.

In simple terms: Schools can force obedience; true learning requires questioning.

Key Takeaway

Encourage critical inquiry.

Themes

education freedom conformity

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • classroom reform
  • curriculum design
  • teacher training

Key Concepts

critical pedagogy authoritarianism student agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we foster questioning without chaos?
  • What role does discipline play in learning?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook the need for structure in early learning stages.

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