Sebastien Prud'Homme Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies E-Portfolio

Socrates and my critical thinking lens

Critical thinking is the core lens I will use during my research process because of my scientific education background. Moreover, I aim to work on deconstructing media bias and applying probing questions to a variety of issues. Finally, I want to instill the epistemic rigor in my research project.

Structural Understanding, Human Dignity, and Social Justice: Paulo Freire’s Vision

The banking model of Freire inspires me to guide individuals in the future toward deconstructing their passivity and developing their own critical thinking. In other words, leading them to become masters of their own thinking instead of being manipulated.

Boutahri, Y., & Tilioua, A. (2024). Machine learning-based predictive model for thermal comfort and energy optimization in smart buildings. Results in Engineering, 22, Article 102148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102148

Exploring Minds with Michele Carroll. (2019, May 28). James Lindsay | Critical Constructivism [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLwbUnAX99Y

My Critical Constructivism Lens

Since the beginning of my education pathways, I have always wanted to learn the mechanics of a social or scientific phenomenon. I always have been searching for the high-quality information, the robust methodology, peer review practices, and scientific neutrality to explain a situation. I see the world’s distortion and madness of reality when we do not focus enough on this approach.

Other Approaches

  • Positive Masculinities
  • Sports-Based Psychosocial Intervention
  • Motivational Theories
  • Narrative Empowerment
  • Strengths-Based
  • Peer-Led Community Outreach
  • Male-Sensitive Community Engagement
  • Bioecological Model
  • Sense of Coherence
  • Structural, Oppressive, and Intersectional