Compare and Contrast
IMImportant Scholars of Education:
The Work of Paulo Freire and William W. Brickman
Alana L. Jackson
Northcentral University
Author Note
Alana L. Jackson, Department of Education, Northcentral University
Abstract
This article discusses the contributions of the amazing scholars Paul Freire and William W. B. Brickman and how their theories on education impacted their philosophies on improving education in their time. Friere believed the, “Banking” concept of education was the best theory to improve education in the poverty and oppressed areas(Flanagan, 2005) versus Brickman argued that the “comparative” approach on education gives students more versatility of educational learning(Silova and Brehm, 2010). These scholars developed these ideologies from their own personal background and obstacles they endured in their own economic environment and communities. Even though, Friere and Brickman theories on education were different, they both had a passion for the love and knowledge of education and took the time to research different educational strategies to make learning more effective and liberating to all students.
Important Scholars of Education:
The Work of Paulo Freire and William W. Brickman
Throughout the years, many scholars, politicians, scientist, and psychologist have performed many studies and have researched how to improve education. Education is a tool that we need to survive in this world (Oak, 2011). Education is a tool that helps promote wholeness and integration in the individual by focusing on the child’s personal growth and development to develop creative, confident and competent members of society who are able to contribute effectively to the life of their community (Oak, 2011). The question is can economic and social factors play an intricate part to the education success of young lives. Paulo Freire and William W. Brickman were extraordinary scholars whose social and economic status affected how they viewed education. What they
The Work of Paulo Freire and William W. Brickman
Alana L. Jackson
Northcentral University
Author Note
Alana L. Jackson, Department of Education, Northcentral University
Abstract
This article discusses the contributions of the amazing scholars Paul Freire and William W. B. Brickman and how their theories on education impacted their philosophies on improving education in their time. Friere believed the, “Banking” concept of education was the best theory to improve education in the poverty and oppressed areas(Flanagan, 2005) versus Brickman argued that the “comparative” approach on education gives students more versatility of educational learning(Silova and Brehm, 2010). These scholars developed these ideologies from their own personal background and obstacles they endured in their own economic environment and communities. Even though, Friere and Brickman theories on education were different, they both had a passion for the love and knowledge of education and took the time to research different educational strategies to make learning more effective and liberating to all students.
Important Scholars of Education:
The Work of Paulo Freire and William W. Brickman
Throughout the years, many scholars, politicians, scientist, and psychologist have performed many studies and have researched how to improve education. Education is a tool that we need to survive in this world (Oak, 2011). Education is a tool that helps promote wholeness and integration in the individual by focusing on the child’s personal growth and development to develop creative, confident and competent members of society who are able to contribute effectively to the life of their community (Oak, 2011). The question is can economic and social factors play an intricate part to the education success of young lives. Paulo Freire and William W. Brickman were extraordinary scholars whose social and economic status affected how they viewed education. What they
References: Flanagan, F. M. (2005). Greatest Education Ever: London: Continuum International Publishing. Silova, I. & Brehm, W. C. (Eds.). (2010). Speaking of Brickman [special issue]. European Education: Issues and Studies, 42(2), 1-100. Oak, Manali (2011, November24). Why is education important? Retrieved from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/why-is-education-so-important.html