Sociology Homework: Pedagogy of the Oppressed
Freire discusses two models of education: (i) traditional banking model and (ii) problem-posing education. The entire chapter is focused on several aspects of these two models of education.
If you need to review concepts used by Freire, see terminology document posted.
• In the beginning of the chapter, Freire discusses the narrative character of education. How does Freire describe the narrative character of education?
• What formal name does Freire give to the model of education that incorporates a narrative character?
• How does Freire describe the "banking" model of education?
• According to Freire, how does the "banking" model of education conceptualize knowledge?
• What is Freire's suggestion for correcting the banking concept?
• In this chapter, Freire lists ten attitudes/practices that stem from the banking model of education. Choose two practices/attitudes that resonate with you and explain why these two practices/attitudes resonate with you.
• According to Freire, how is the banking model of education advantageous to individuals who hold power in society?
• Why does Freire describe the banking model of education as necrophilic? Do you agree with Freire? Why or why not?
• How does Freire describe the problem-posing model of education?
• How does the problem-posing model of education differ from the banking model of education?
• Think about your own educational/academic journey from pre-kindergarten to this current time and respond to questions below.
o Identify which model of education (banking or problem-posing) you think dominated your educational/academic journey. If both models were more or less equally present in the educational process, then state it.
o Why did you choose this model of education as the one that dominated your educational/academic journey? If both models were more or less equally present in the educational journey, give an example that justifies your response.
o Which is/was your preferred model of education? Give a reason for your response.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.