Doubt and belief in education
All teachers come to education with faith – we must; belief is our primary qualification. Our belief stems from the promise that education can level the playing field and create paths for social mobility. Yet persistent disparities in education outcomes raise questions about its role in promoting a fair society, while pursuing education no longer guarantees financial success. Then what does education do that is of benefit to society, and what is there left to believe in? What is the work of education?
This talk will encourage debate on why education matters to society and why society should matter to those who care about education. Instead of seeing education as a panacea for all of society’s needs, perhaps we could arrive at a smaller, sharper and more urgent mission for education.
Bio
Dr Claudia Rozas-Gómez is a Lecturer in the School of Critical Studies in Education, in the Faculty of Education and Social Work. She teaches courses in initial teacher education and writes about the secondary English curriculum with a focus on educational equity. Chilean by birth and a proud Southsider for many years, she taught secondary English in Māngere East before joining the University. She still believes in education.
Event
8:00pm @Birdcage, 133 Franklin Road, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011
Also speaking at this location at 6:30pm is Christine Woods
