Masters Theses

Date of Award

8-2008

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Instructional Technology and Educational Studies

Major Professor

Barbara Thayer-Bacon

Committee Members

Allison Anders, Diana Moyer

Abstract

This text explored the educational possibilities of the implementation of Escuela Nueva, a contemporary progressive educational school model developed in Latin America. The proposed primary school in rural Uganda creates a situation to evaluate the need for theoretical change, from traditional to progressive pedagogy; to assess power issues, such as role of the teacher; to assess the issues of social justice and promotion of social justice, such as access to quality education; and finally critical reflection on identity. This evaluation has attempted to express the need for a primary school that empowers its students with knowledge, develops a community of learners, and embraces democratic and progressive pedagogy. I have argued using a cultural studies focus applied to philosophical methods that despite the many complexities in issues of pedagogy, power, social justice, and identity, the ideal is a worthy one for the community.

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