Paulo Freire a Brazilian educator, philosopher and a leading advocate of critical education puts forth his opinions of the education system in the article ‘The Banking Concept of Education’. Freire (2008) expresses his ideas on the mechanical error in the current education system referring to the “banking” method and offers his own solution that he believes will solve the learning-teacher disorder in the classroom referring to the problem poising method. Freire (2008) develops his position on the
How do teachers attempt to control the way you understand the world? Paulo Freire, author of “The ‘Banking’ Concept of Education”, declares that “Narration (with the teacher as the narrator) leads the students to memorize mechanically the narrated content. Worse yet, it turns them into ‘containers,’ into ‘receptacles’ to be ‘filled’ by the teacher” (216). Freire’s statement implies that teaching utilizing the banking concept shifts the role of students as learners to robots who receive data and execute
Problem-Posing and Banking Education In chapter two of Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Paulo Freire, the author, has a challenge with modern education, particularly, banking one. He suggests problem-posing education which is a practice of freedom, dialogue, social interaction, and creativity––therefore, it transforms society. As for banking education, it is reflected in a practice of domination, unilateral decision making, controlling thinking–– then, it marginalizes oppressed in society. In chapter two
I believe that through reading more related materials and articles would inspire me to do better on my future endeavors. Just like what we did in class, reading journals and articles helped us identify some concepts that are really helpful in mounting a workshop or simply in teaching. Reading would also widen my mind as I look into the teaching world. However, expanding my knowledge and ideas should not be limited through reading. Thus, it is important to immerse