What is a generative theme?

A generative theme is a cultural or political topic of great concern or importance to learners in a Freire reading class. From this theme, they can generate keywords and class discussions.

• What is a generative word?
• The Freire instructional program

• Concept module: generative theme
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): G
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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