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Mashayekh, Farideh – Literacy Discussion, 1974
A Presentation of Paulo Freire's approach to literacy, this article offers biographical information, a discussion of his educational concepts and a detailed description of his methodology. A two part appendix offers a list of key words and pictures of situations. (MW)
Descriptors: Educational Methods, Educational Theories, Educationally Disadvantaged, Instructional Materials
Ryan, John W., Ed. – Literacy Discussion, 1974
The topic of this review concerning international literacy is the Brazilian educator Paulo Freire and his theories and methods for teaching illiterates to read by teaching them fewer than 20 three syllable words, reflective of their social condition, such as "Shanty-town" and "wages" ("favela" and "salario"…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Beginning Reading, Cultural Awareness


