Cultivating Critical AI Literacies

This book, first published in 1989, outlines seven habits that are designed to help individuals become more effective in their personal and professional lives. The habits are grouped into three categories: Private Victory (habits 1-3), Public Victory (habits 4-6), and Renewal (habit 7). The habits include being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand and then to be understood, synergizing, and sharpening the saw. Covey emphasizes the importance of personal integrity, effective time management, empathetic communication, and continuous self-improvement[2][5][4].

Pedagogy of Liberation, a collaborative work by Paulo Freire and Ira Shor, delves into the transformative power of education. It emphasizes critical consciousness and challenges traditional, oppressive educational systems. The book advocates for participatory learning experiences that empower students to critically analyze their social realities. It promotes dialogue and reflection as essential components of effective education, fostering a sense of agency and social responsibility among learners. Freire and Shor's work has significantly influenced critical pedagogy and continues to inspire educators worldwide to create more equitable and liberating learning environments.