The Liberationist Approach

The Liberationsist Approach is an interesting one. It does a lot with giving the student the skills to think, deliberate, discern, imagine, and investigate. The Liberationist wants to liberate his/her children. This person is still a teacher but they do not necessarily "teach" their students. They give their students the skills to learn on their own. I am not a fan of this approach. I think it is too open ended and I need a lot more structure, as a student and a teacher.

For someone who wants to teach second grade, the Liberationist Approach is just not usable. I feel like the lower grades need structure and a routine. I do not see that in the Liberationist Approach. There is not structure and the students are in charge of their own learning for most things. I do not see how this could possibly make students successful considering all the material that they are required to be introduced to and to retain. I believe that there is a place for this approach but I do not believe that there is a place for it in general instruction.

Some things that I see as a good thing with this approach is the fact that teachers are giving their students the tools to be able to learn on their own. I think that is important because they will need that skill for the rest of their lives, in college especially. I think when we are looking at the big picture, the Liberationist Approach has many good aspects to it.

Over all, the Liberationist Approach is one in its own.