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Gushiken, Kevin M. – Religious Education, 2012
Paulo Freire's educational philosophy encourages conscientization in individuals as a means to overcoming oppression. This approach includes dialogue that leads to critical thinking and problem-posed learning that fosters self-discovery. This article applies this process to a multi-ethnic congregation as it nurtures ethnic equality. In addition,…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Churches, Critical Thinking, Teaching Methods
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Closson, Rosemary B.; Kaye, Sylvia B. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2012
The Baha'i Faith, which was founded in 1863, holds as its purpose the awakening of humanity to invisible possibilities, providing humankind with conscious direction and hope vis-a-vis the challenges and perplexities of time (Rosen, 2010). The Baha'i writings explain that spiritual forces are the foundation of reality and that the Word of God is…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Religion, Tutors, International Education
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Shaughnessy, Mary Angela – Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 2006
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN) maintain a vibrant presence in ministry in the US. This article presents an overview of their co-foundress, Catherine Spalding, and shows Mother Catherine to be the creative, mission-driven, and articulate leader that is still very much in need in today's society.
Descriptors: Women Administrators, Change Agents, Career Development, Educational Development
United States Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1915
This 1914-1915 educational directory published by the United States Bureau of Education covers the following categories: (1) Officers of the United States Bureau of Education; (2) Principal State school officers; (3) Officers of State boards of education; (4) Executive officers of State library commissions; (5) Superintendents in cities and towns…
Descriptors: Organizations (Groups), Government Libraries, Superintendents, Parochial Schools