Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-134) and index.

Translator's Notes / Patrick Clarke

Foreword / Donaldo Macedo

Introduction / Stanley Aronowitz

Chapter 1 Introductory Reflections

Chapter 2 There Is No Teaching without Learning Methodological Rigor -- Research -- Respect for What Students Know -- A Capacity to Be Critical -- Ethics and Aesthetics -- Words Incarnated in Example -- Risk, Acceptance of What Is New, and Rejection of Discrimination -- Critical Reflection on Practice -- Cultural Identity

Chapter 3 Teaching Is Not Just Transferring Knowledge Awareness of Our Unfinishedness -- Recognition of One's Conditioning -- Respect for the Autonomy of the Student -- Common Sense -- Humility, Tolerance, and the Struggle of for the Rights of Educators -- Capacity to Apprehend Reality -- Joy and Hope -- Conviction That Change Is Possible -- Teaching Requires Curiosity

Chapter 4 Teaching Is a Human Act Self-Confidence, Professional Competence, and Generosity -- Commitment -- Education as a Form of Intervention in the World -- Freedom and Authority -- Decision Making That Is Aware and Conscientious -- Knowing How to Listen -- Education Is Ideological -- Openness to Dialogue -- Caring for the Students

"This book displays the striking creativity and profound insight that characterized Freire's work to the very end of his life-an uplifting and provocative exploration not only for educators, but also for all that learn and live." (Publisher's Description)