Contradictions in mentors can be held within a learning process rather than dismissed

Evidence

Not infrequently, peasants in educational projects begin to discuss a generative theme in a lively manner, then stop suddenly and say to the educator: “Excuse us, we ought to keep quiet and let you talk. You are the one who knows, we don’t know anything.” — Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, 156 (#complicates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Freire accepted a role in feminist movements despite harsh critiques of his work; Learners trained by banking education reflexively defer to the teacher even mid-dialogue — Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, 156; Engaged pedagogy grants students authority over their own meaning-making

Broader Connections

• Learners trained by banking education reflexively defer to the teacher even mid-dialogue #complicates (0.80) — Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, 156
• Engaged pedagogy grants students authority over their own meaning-making #expands (0.75)