Timira
Raised in a patriarchal family, Timira observed power structures from a young age. She writes about how these dynamics manifest in classrooms, where teachers and students are caught in a web of power and control. She draws on insights from Paulo Freire and Augusto Boal to rethink the role of power in education and shows how embracing the “great thing” can liberate both teachers and students.
Timira
Educators today address complex topics like LGBTQ+ rights and societal issues in the classroom, so much so that no topic is off-limits. Timira writes about how this shift from traditional teaching methods to more inclusive, dialogue-driven approaches, encourages students to explore real-world complexities within the safety of the classroom. She challenges the conventional ‘banking’ model of education and advocates for a more engaging and socially relevant learning experience for the students of tomorrow.
Timira
We talk about play in education, in policy and in pedagogy. However, other than in pre-school, we have not been able to take it into the classroom. How can we address this gap between theory and practice?
Timira
Can we transform classrooms from cold, information-laden spaces to rooms full of rich discussions? Can we facilitate connections across space, time, and context? Can we bring the outside world inside the classroom?
Timira
The author argues that the regular pedagogy is not exactly interesting and one way to get out of this dullness is for teachers to collaborate with artists. Teaching needs to be seen as a creative practice and teachers need to identify themselves as creative practitioners.
Timira
Teaching is about the subject that is taught, students who are taught and of course the teachers. Teachers teach who they are and their relationship with students is at the core of education. This new column, The teacher within, will explore these and other dimensions concerning the teacher.
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