Fugitive Pedagogy: Carter G. Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching
Fugitive Pedagogy: Carter G. Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021320
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 20th century
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Fugitive Pedagogy: Carter G. Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching by Jarvis R. Givens explores the educational practices and philosophies of Carter G. Woodson. The text examines how Woodson and Black educators developed subversive teaching methods to promote racial uplift and intellectual autonomy in a racially oppressive society, highlighting the legacy and impact of these educational strategies.
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Fugitive Pedagogy by Jarvis R. Givens has been praised for its insightful exploration of Carter G. Woodson's impact on Black education. Readers commend its well-researched narrative and depth. Some note the academic tone may challenge general audiences, but Givens' work is largely celebrated for illuminating a crucial aspect of educational history.
Who Should Read Fugitive Pedagogy: Carter G. Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching?
A reader interested in Fugitive Pedagogy likely values African American history, educational reform, and social justice. Comparable to Teaching to Transgress by bell hooks or Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire, they seek insights into transformative education and black intellectual traditions.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 20th century
2021
Adult
18+ years
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