Horace Mann's Pedagogy Of The Oppressed

Throughout the years, education has had many different perspectives and the education system has been changing. Education has been changing for the better because of past difficulties. That is what Paulo Freire and Horace Mann wanted to do, they wanted to change education for the better. In chapter 2 of Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Paulo Freire believed that the educational system was flawed and did not agree on how students were being taught. Freire did not think students were expressing themselves creativity and they were not thinking critically (1). Horace Mann also believed in a better education. In his article, Report No. 12 of the Massachusetts School Board (1848), he writes about how everyone should have a chance to get an education (5). He truly wanted to make a difference in the educational system. I believe both arguments are very compelling, but I would have to agree a little more with Mann’s argument. However, they both wanted to make the educational …show more content…
Everybody should be able to gain knowledge in subjects, and learn more about whatever they are interested in. People can now get an education, and it is easier for almost everyone to get an education, that is very inspiring. Some people, of course, are still not as fortunate to get an education, but slowly everyone will be able to. If it were not for the great people before us that unfortunately had many difficulties and struggles, then the few people that wanted to make a difference would not have a purpose or a perspective in the educational system. Because of them we would not have the great education we have now. However, our education system still has some flaws, but it is getting better throughout the years. More students are becoming more involved, and graduating from high school, college, and universities. Many students are also continuing to get graduates, which is very amazing and