Culture circles
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Design and Culture is a 45-hour course in UTFPR’s Bachelor of Design. In this course, culture and design theories are presented to encourage students to develop their own explanations of the different forms of design cultivation. Classes are structured around the culture circle, a participatory educational method developed by Paulo Freire to promote literacy and […] - Feb 4, 2026 -
Culture circles is a participatory educational method developed by Paulo Freire to foster literacy and critical consciousness through dialogue. It emphasizes horizontal, dialogical learning, where participants and facilitators engage as equals in analyzing their lived experiences and co-creating knowledge. The term “circle” underscores this horizontal structure, symbolizing equality among participants and rejecting the top-down dynamics […] - Dec 8, 2024