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Education in the Community Dimension acts as a powerful tool for social transformation, bridging democratic engagement with critical pedagogy. The liberal route fosters active democratic participation through experiential, learner-centered practices that break the dichotomy between teacher and student.

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Community Dimension

The role of education for social change.

Meanwhile, critical pedagogy—rooted in Freire’s problem-posing education and critical consciousness—addresses socio-economic inequalities through justice-oriented, empowering practices. The intersectional critical pedagogy route further expands this by unpacking layered inequities around race, gender, and class, promoting inclusive and equitable learning environments.

Community Dimension in Ginie's words:

Important Concepts

Experiential learning

John Dewey

Dewey’s approach promotes learning through experience, encouraging active engagement and reflection to deepen understanding.

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Sociological imagination

C. Wright Mills

Mills’ concept links personal experiences to broader social structures, fostering critical awareness of societal influences.

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Speech barriers

Oskar Negt

Negt identifies obstacles to communication that hinder participation, stressing the need for inclusive, democratic dialogue.

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Dialogical theory of action

Paulo Freire

Freire emphasises dialogue as a tool for transformation, enabling mutual learning and social change through cooperation.

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Intersectionality

bell hooks

Hooks’ framework analyses how overlapping identities like race, gender, and class create interconnected systems of oppression.

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