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What is "Activist Learning"?

 

Activist Learning is an intentional strategy for creating knowledge characterized by taking action to realize just relationships that transform unequal power structures in our personal, social, political, environmental, spiritual, and economic lives.

 

This is accomplished by linking critical reflection to activism with intentional opportunities to connect the action to self-reflection, self-discovery, and the creation and comprehension of values, skills, and knowledge.

 

Activist Learning can be a youth-only, actively encouraging self-direction and self-education through community activism.  Activist Learning with young people can also happen in partnership with adult allies, although in this situation the emphasis should always be on youth-led action, with opportunities for adult-shared learning facilitation optional.

 

Why Activist Learning?

 

 
 

This Freechild Focus Area is designed for community and school educators who want to foster learning through just, powerful, and meaningful action. You will find details, basic resources, and other information throughout.

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