Ira Shor

Ira Shor
Born 1945
Era 20th-century philosophy
Region Western Philosophy
School Critical pedagogy

Ira Shor (born 1945) is a professor at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York, where he teaches composition and rhetoric.[1] He is also doctoral faculty in the Ph.D. Program in English, at The Graduate Center, CUNY.[2] In collaboration with Paulo Freire, he has been one of the leading exponents of critical pedagogy.[3]

Biography

Shor grew up in the working class area in the South Bronx of New York City. According to Shor coming from a working class area had a powerful influence on his thinking, politics and feelings.

Works

References

  1. "Faculty Profile". College of Staten Island.
  2. "Ira Shor, Faculty Bios". City University of New York.
  3. "Ira Shor - What is Critical Literacy?". Lesley University. Fall 1999.
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