Achieve Quote by Paulo Freire
“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.”
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.
Encourage critical inquiry.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom reform
- curriculum design
- teacher training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster questioning without chaos?
- What role does discipline play in learning?
It may overlook the need for structure in early learning stages.