The Greek edition of Paulo Freire's book "Ten Letters to Those Who Dare to Teach" fills a real gap in Greek literature regarding the work of this renowned Brazilian educator, who is considered the most important educator in the world in the last fifty years.
This is an insightful book that attempts to answer the stereotypes that have dominated educational systems in recent years.
In this book, Freire speaks to educators based on his experience as a teacher and theorist of pedagogy. No other book of his explains so well the consequences that his ideas and innovative theories have for teaching practice.
The author argues that the success of the teacher depends on their steadfast dedication to learning and training, as part of a continuous evaluation of their teaching practice within the classroom.
According to Freire, the mission of the teacher is pleasant and demanding. It requires seriousness and scientific, physical, and emotional preparation. It is a mission that requires those who dedicate themselves to teaching to cultivate a kind of love, not only for others but also for the process itself that is inherent in teaching. It is impossible for a teacher to teach without the courage to love, without the courage to try a thousand times before giving up. By observing the curiosity of his students and the way they develop learning strategies, the teacher is helped to approach his own doubts, successes, and mistakes. When he is open to recognizing the different paths that children follow to learn, he constantly reshapes the paths of his own curiosity, opening the doors to learning methods that will benefit everyone in the classroom.
The book is addressed to all those who teach and invites them to critically reflect on the meaning of teaching practice, as well as the importance of learning.
It is an important book not only for educators but also for all those who, in any way, are involved in education and the processes that develop within it.