Abstract

MEDEIROS, Cristina Carta Cardoso de. Academic reflections “proposals for the future of education”: bringing up-to-date Pierre Bourdieu’s reflections on education. Contrapontos [online]. 2011, vol.11, n.01, pp.94-103. ISSN 1984-7114.

This paper offers some considerations about the French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu and one of his important contributions for reflection on the educational system, namely, his participation in the writing of the report “Propositions pour l’enseignement de l’avenir”. The essay presented here is significant for two reasons. The first is the possibility of recommending or encouraging the reading of Pierre Bourdieu’s work, highlighting his important contributions for Sociology of Education. The second is the relevant content of the above mentioned report, which discusses educational practices and issues related to the organization of the educational system. This article concludes by emphasizing the importance of formulating action plans for the educational system that should continually promote reflection on Education. Far from becoming projects for reform, these action plans could inspire and promote further reflection and actions on education, involving research or public policies.

Keywords : Pierre Bourdieu; Sociology of Education; Report Proposals for the Education of the Future.

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