Question

Why is dialogue, as described by Freire, a critical component of CBPR? How might Freire's concept of dialogue relate to your understanding of self-reflection?

Answer 1

Dialogue method is one of the simplest communication technique. Its main focus is to spread the concept and the skill of active listening and empathetic understanding . It helps in preventing miscommunication and to make a good rapport with others in all situations of dialogue.

CBPR - Community Based Participatory Research.

It is a collaborative approach to research which involves all research partners in the research process equitably and recognition and uasage of each individuals talent and strength.

CBPR is also a form of education or knowledge in which people are conducting research , invention ,reinvention through impatient ,restless efforts and continuing hopeful enquiry with human beings in the world ,with the world and with each other.

According to Freire , educator /researcher must be ready to have dialogue