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Starting from "Equality": An Interpretation of Rancière's Critical Educational Thought
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Abstract
Jacques Rancière's philosophy is rooted in the concept of "equality," crucially interpreting his educational viewpoints within his theoretical framework. Rancière places "equality" as the cornerstone of educational discourse, aiming to subvert the traditional educational heritage centered on "explanation" since ancient Greece and the presumed social construction of hierarchical order. In Rancière's educational theory, the teacher is an equalizer, advocating a curriculum centered on "thing in common" and endorsing a learning model guided by "translation" instead of the traditional "explanation"-dominated pedagogy. His goal is to foster intellectual equality and recognition while creating sustainable spaces for debate. This educational discourse offers a new theoretical foundation for critical pedagogy and multicultural education.
Keywords
Rancière, equality, education, critical pedagogy
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Wang,X. (2024). Starting from "Equality": An Interpretation of Rancière's Critical Educational Thought. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,41,23-29.
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