Brazilian labor moves to an educational beat

Article Abstract:

Brazil's formacao, or participatory education program, is described. The concept has been developed by world renowned Brazilian educator Paulo Freire and has been adopted throughout the country. Labor unions, worker/management teams, worker universities and community organizations use formacao as an instructional program. Most formacao programs incorporate the creative use of media, using newsletters, comic books, videotapes, radio and even theater.

Education and state, Education policy, Brazil

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Paulo Freire today

Article Abstract:

Brazilian educator and author Paulo Freire provides insights on the future of worker education. Freire was exiled by Brazil's military dictatorship in 1964 and only recently returned to the country to become director of education of Sao Paolo. The author of the famous 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed' views the role of worker educators as crucial in transforming institutions. Freire's latest book, 'Pedagogy of Hope,' will be published in 1993.

Interview, Educators

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How to beat bellyaches

Article Abstract:

The National Digestive Disease Clearinghouse reported the likelihood of a chronic disorder if the stomach pain is diagnosed as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, ulcers, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Physicians say that the majority of stomach pains are not serious. However, a stomach pain that persists or results in fever or weight loss is enough reason for alarm and should be treated.

Analysis, Stomach diseases

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