Radical education challenges us to question the seemingly unquestionable premises of our way of life, as Zygmunt Bauman suggests.

It is a transformative approach to learning that challenges traditional norms and supports communities and individuals to actively shape a more just and equitable world.

Unlike conventional education, which often emphasises rote learning and conformity to dominant narratives, radical education nurtures radical thinking, open dialogue and social awareness. It encourages people not only to question but also to unlearn assumptions, analyse power structures and imagine alternative futures.

Rooted in critical theory and inspired by the work of influential radical thinkers and educators such as Paulo Freire, Ivan Illich, bell hooks and Henry Giroux, radical education goes beyond the simple transmission of knowledge. It aims to empower people to challenge injustice and collectively imagine better societies. It addresses social alienation while creating space for utopia.

Radical education recognises that education is not neutral - it either reproduces existing power structures or catalyses transformation. By fostering critical consciousness, it seeks to radically expose, rethink and change social realities.

It is crucial to distinguish radical education from extremist radicalism. Radical education focuses on pacifism, dialogue, critical thinking and the pursuit of justice and equality. It empowers individuals to imagine alternatives to the status quo and fosters hope and agency.

Immersive Audio Unlearning is a radical education methodology developed by Sérgio Xavier. 

Read more about "Radical Education - A pathway for new utopias and reimagining European democracies" (Youth Partnership, 2022)