Question

The term critical pedagogy is coined by:

• A. Henry Giroux
• B. Michel apple
• C. Ira Shor
• D. John Dewy

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Henry Giroux

Henry Armand Giroux (born September 19, 1943) is an American-Canadian scholar and cultural critic. One of the founding theorists of critical pedagogy in the United States, he is best known for his pioneering work in public pedagogy, cultural studies, youth studies, higher education, media studies, and critical theory.

Henry Giroux is a cultural critic and educational theorist who is known for his work in critical pedagogy, which is a combination of critical theory, cultural studies, sociology of education, and postmodernism. He is not a psychologist, but his work has influenced the fields of education, cultural studies, and critical theory. 

Giroux is a leading figure in the North American tradition of critical pedagogy. His work advocates for pedagogical practices that empower students to critically examine the world and challenge oppression. He also calls for educators to be public intellectuals who are engaged with the political and social issues of their time. 

Giroux's research areas include:

• Comparative politics

• Cultural studies

• Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development

• Higher education

• History and philosophy of education

• Sociology of education

• Specialized politics 

Giroux is currently a professor of English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario