Blog #7 Literacy With An Attitude

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 Literacy with an Attitude: Educating Working-Class Children in Their Own Self-Interest by Patrick Finn explores the role of literacy in social class structures and education. Finn argues that traditional schooling often reinforces existing class divisions by providing different types of literacy instruction to students based on their socioeconomic backgrounds. Finn builds on the work of educator Paulo Freire and other critical pedagogy theorists, advocating for an educational approach that equips working-class students with the tools to challenge social inequality rather than simply accept their assigned societal roles. Patrick Finn’s Literacy with an Attitude is a critical examination of how literacy and education perpetuate social class divisions. He draws on personal experiences as a teacher, academic research, and the foundational ideas of critical pedagogy and especially the work of Paulo Freire to argue that education can either reinforce social inequalities or empower working-class students to challenge them. Finn’s book is both a critique of the educational system and a guide for change. He challenges teachers, administrators, and policymakers to rethink how literacy is taught and to recognize its power in shaping social structures.


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  1. Maci MaielloApril 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM

    I really enjoyed the part of your writing where you said this book is a guide for change! I think it is really important that we see change and adapt to the changing times. Good job!

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  2. Audrey PApril 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM

    I also think that adapting to change in today's ever-evolving world is really important. Excellent work!"

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