Starting from Nina: The Politics of Learning

Producers-directors: Rosemary Donegan, Anita Shilton Martin, D'arey Martin ; consultants, Martin Duckworth, Paulo Freire, Margot Trevelyan ; editor, Christine Welsh ; photography, Martin Duckworth

Explores some of the socio-learning theories of Paulo Freire. Discusses the instructional strategy choices of reinforcing versus challenging the status quo, concentrating on the environmental influences of economics and culture upon literacy and learning. Looks at the politics of learning in schools and the marketplace, stressing the importance of relating learning experiences to life experiences. Also touches on the working environment and speculates on the creative consequences of work role pressures. Views learning as being primarily a political struggle

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