Gasps From A Dying Art Form
GFADAF EP 13 - Paulo Freire and the Pedagogy of the Oppressed Tap Dancer
Jul 7, 2023
Host Tristan Bruns explores the philosophy of Paulo Freire, a Brazilian educator who taught hundreds of illiterate people to read in 45 days. Freire's method of problem-posing education is discussed and its application to tap dance on different scales is explored. The podcast also touches on funding disparities for small dance organizations in Chicago and the controversy surrounding Brian Seabert's book.
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- Problem posing education can be applied to tap dance teaching and organizations to enhance learning.
- Studying controversial material like Karl Marx's ideas is essential for a well-rounded understanding of tap dance history and its relation to oppressed communities.
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Utilizing Problem Posing Education for Tap Dance
Problem posing education, as advocated by Paulo Ferreri, can be applied to tap dance teaching and organizations to enhance learning. By incorporating students' personal interests and needs into the curriculum, tap dance teachers can have a more meaningful impact on their students. Additionally, organizations can gather information to address limit situations and generative themes in the community, leading to collective growth. The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project serves as an example of how problem posing education can be implemented on a large scale to address diverse needs within the tap dance community.
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