I am inspired by Faust’s attitude of acceptance towards differences in faith and their social impact, which resonates with Dr. Singh’s views on critical pedagogy (2018). Faust’s role as a Production Manager at Central Saint Martins and his family and educational experiences with faith, race, and politics shape his inclusive teaching approach. He embraces an ideology of acceptance at his work, valuing all students’ ideas while critically teaching students to challenge their concepts and conduct risk assessments. Faust ensures that discriminatory content, such as racism and homophobia, is handled appropriately. In an interview with Vikki Hill, a UAL project associate for Changing Mindsets, Dr. Singh (2018), a Principal Lecturer at Coventry University, emphasized that higher education should embody inclusive practices. Dr Singh exchanges the belief that there is fundamental equality and potential of all human beings, regardless of race or faith in higher education. Drawing inspiration from the profound idea of democracy in education from the 1960s, Dr. Singh asserts that education is not just preparation for life but life itself. He emphasizes the importance of adult lifelong education within the framework of critical pedagogy, challenging traditional educational norms and stereotypes. This inclusive and democratic approach ensures that through acceptance and understanding of multiple faiths, individuals’ lives are not restricted. Both Faust and Dr. Singh advocate for a deeper understanding of how faith intersects with race, gender, and socioeconomic status to combat discrimination. As a result this can promote a more equitable society
References
Hill, V., Singh, G. (2018). Critical Pedagogy #1 ‘The Development of Critical Pedagogy’ [Online].Available https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHhDUzvthM [Accessed 19 May 2004].