Teachers As Cultural Workers: Letters to Those Who Dare Teach With New Commentary by Peter McLaren, Joe L. Kincheloe, and Shirley Steinberg Expanded

by Paulo Freire

Book Overview

In Teachers as Cultural Workers, Freire speaks directly to teachers about the lessons learned from a lifetime of experience as an educator and social theorist. Freire's words challenge all who teach to reflect critically on the meaning of the act of teaching as well as the meaning of learning. He shows why a teacher's success depends on a permanent commitment to learning and training, as part of an ongoing appraisal of classroom practice. By opening...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813343291
• ISBN13: 9780813343297
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Teacher Professionalism

This book was recommended reading for the professional leadership team of a summer program for highly able, but economically disadvantaged youth. For those of us working in the field of education for several years, it is a wonderful reminder of why we chose this profession. It is worthwhile reading -- especially for those who are getting 'tired'.

Very Pleased

The book was in perfect condition. I dropped the class and had to return it. No problem from the vendor.l