In the essay, “The ‘Banking’ Concept of Education,” Freire discusses the importance of the correct kind of formal education, otherwise known as problem posing education. It involves communication, freedom, critical thinking, creativity, and so many more aspects that allow us to truly learn. Unfortunately, there are instances when the exact opposite of problem-posing is used in the classroom. The banking concept of education describes students as, “receiving, filing, and storing” (Freire 216) as if they were computer generated. The concept involves narration, transferal of information, alienation, etc. Education should be valued to the highest extent. Education is how we obtain knowledge, are given perspectives on life, and how we interpret
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For example, in a writing class, poetry can be interpreted in different ways by different readers and each of these readers is entitled to their own opinion. Discussions are often had about a character’s actions, intentions, and state of mind. Some students can relate to the poem and connect it to their lives while other students may struggle to comprehend difficult vocabulary resulting in a reluctance to connect with the poem. Problem posing education can be used in this example by engaging students in a group reading where they can insert their opinions, ideas, and any questions they might have about the information. On the other hand, in a class like Anatomy and Physiology, it is difficult for students to express their opinions, ideas, and questions about information because most of it factual and not refutable. For example, a student cannot challenge a teacher on the structure and function of a kidney due to the fact that it has been proved centuries ago in the scientific community. However, just because problem posing education has its limits in an Anatomy and Physiology course, under no circumstances does this mean it is
For example, in a writing class, poetry can be interpreted in different ways by different readers and each of these readers is entitled to their own opinion. Discussions are often had about a character’s actions, intentions, and state of mind. Some students can relate to the poem and connect it to their lives while other students may struggle to comprehend difficult vocabulary resulting in a reluctance to connect with the poem. Problem posing education can be used in this example by engaging students in a group reading where they can insert their opinions, ideas, and any questions they might have about the information. On the other hand, in a class like Anatomy and Physiology, it is difficult for students to express their opinions, ideas, and questions about information because most of it factual and not refutable. For example, a student cannot challenge a teacher on the structure and function of a kidney due to the fact that it has been proved centuries ago in the scientific community. However, just because problem posing education has its limits in an Anatomy and Physiology course, under no circumstances does this mean it is