Paulo Freire s Method of Education-Conscientisation in Latin America

Paulo Freire's Method of Education Conscientisation in Latin America Maria Mies The term 'conscientisation epitomises a different approach to educating and mobilising the downtrodden masses which has been tried out in Latin America. This approach can be attributed in large measure to the ideas and work of a Brazilian educationist, Paulo Freire. This article describes Paulo Freire's method of education.