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Popular education and the Landless People’s Movement in Brazil (MST)

Popular education and the Landless People’s Movement in Brazil (MST)

Liam Kane
2000
2000

Abstract

Examines the educational work of Landless People's Movement (MST) in Brazil in its struggle for land, agrarian reform and a just society. Philosophical and pedagogical principles developed by the MST; Application of principles in basic adult education, leadership and technical training; Possible relevance of the MST work to Great Britain.

Abstract

Examines the educational work of Landless People's Movement (MST) in Brazil in its struggle for land, agrarian reform and a just society. Philosophical and pedagogical principles developed by the MST; Application of principles in basic adult education, leadership and technical training; Possible relevance of the MST work to Great Britain.

Social Movements

Landless Workers' Movement (MST)

Keywords

Class, Curriculum, Europe, Latin America, Nonformal Education, Pedagogy

Theme

Popular Education; Adult Education; and Social Movement Learning