Certitude Quote by Paulo Freire
“The role of the educator is one of tranquil possession of certitude in regard to the teaching of not only contents but also of 'correct thinking.'”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Paulo Freire, 1970
Educators should teach content and also guide critical, independent thinking.
In simple terms: Teaching includes fostering correct thinking.
Key Takeaway
Encourage critical thinking in students.
Themes
education
critical thinking
empowerment
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- classroom instruction
- teacher training
- curriculum design
- community workshops
Key Concepts
pedagogy
philosophy of education
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “correct thinking” mean to you?
- How can teachers balance content and critical thought?
A Different Perspective
Risk of imposing a single “correct” viewpoint.
![“We [tend to] have more faith in what we imitate than in what we originate. We [often feel that we] cannot derive a sense of absolute certitude from anything which has its root in us. The most poignant sense of insecurity comes from standing alone; we are not alone when we imitate.” quote by Bruce Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9a/bruce-lee-430_absolutes_we-tend-to-have-more-faith-in-what-we-im_269245.jpg)
![“[Humans'] capacity to intervene, to compare, to judge, to decide, to choose, to desist makes them capable of acts of greatness, of dignity, and, at the same time, of the unthinkable in terms of indignity.” quote by Paulo Freire](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4e6/paulo-freire-1551_capable_humans-capacity-to-intervene-to-compare_103884.jpg)
