Beyond Discourse: Education, the Self, and Dialogue

Exploring the concepts of dialogue and carnival through Bakhtin and Buber, the author delves into the themes of difference and identity from a postmodern perspective. The work questions the essence of humanity and the qualities of a good school. By redefining dialogue as an end rather than a means, it highlights the significance of seemingly trivial classroom conversations, revealing them as valuable moments for discovery and learning in a fifth-grade setting.