Together, the students and the teacher create the learning environment. This leaves no room for passivity. In a time when social reform was necessary for the survival of this country, many saw the children as the easily-shaped mind of a new country. People that strive towards social justice are those who believe in participation, pluralism, and liberation. It has already been argued that participation is necessary for success.
Pluralism is evident in the cooperation of the students and teacher.
Within this is the recognition of each person's worth in participating in the culture. In this system, everyone is gifted and talented. Every person has a mode of self-expression in which they feel success. This makes them an important member of the pluralistic society of the classroom. It can't be proven that they are learning anything.