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What does Freire emphasize as the key to overcoming domination and oppression?
According to Freire, what is the primary flaw of 'teaching as banking'?
How does Freire view the role of teachers in education?
What is the term used by Freire to describe the traditional method of education where teachers deposit knowledge into students?
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According to Freire, what is essential for the conscientization process in education?
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What is a central element of Freire's pedagogy as mentioned in the text?
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Which term describes an approach where there is no discussion, only imposition of the teacher's ideas on students?
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'Dialogue' in Freire's pedagogy is characterized by all EXCEPT:
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'Problem-posing pedagogy' in Freire's framework involves:
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'Critical pedagogy' according to Freire is best characterized as:
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Study Notes
Isolated Facts and the Banking Method
- The banking method of education deposits facts into students without encouraging reflection or connection to real life.
- Isolated facts are meaningless without connection to other facts and real-life experiences.
John Locke (1632-1704) – The Empiricist Educator
- Acquired knowledge through senses and interaction with the environment.
- Used the inductive method, questioning traditional views of knowledge coming from literary sources.
- Opposed the "divine right of kings" theory, advocating for people to establish their own government.
- Believed people should be educated to govern themselves intelligently and responsibly.
Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) – Utilitarian Education
- Concept of "survival of the fittest" applied to human development and social progress.
- Emphasized vocational and professional education based on scientific and practical objectives.
- Prioritized curriculum emphasizing practical and scientific subjects that aid human survival and progress.
- Supported individual competition leading to social progress.
John Dewey (1859-1962) – Learning through Experience
- Education is a social process, and school is related to the society it serves.
- Children are socially active, and education should be a social process for personal and social growth.
- The school is a special environment to simplify, purify, and integrate social experience.
- Advocated for the scientific method, using accumulated wisdom to deal with problems.
Theodore Brameld (1904-1987) – Social Reconstructionism
- Education should critically examine present culture and resolve inconsistencies to build a new society.
- Emphasized international scope for global citizenship in the technological era.
- Education should awaken students' consciousness about social problems and engage them in problem-solving.
- Committed to equality and equity in society and education, eradicating socio-economic and racial barriers.
Paulo Freire (1921-1997) – Critical Pedagogy
- Believed education and literacy are vehicles for social change.
- Advocated for resistance against oppression and not becoming its victims or oppressors.
- Critiqued the banking model, emphasizing dialogue and critical pedagogy for social change.
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Explore the concept of isolated facts and the banking method in education, where teachers deposit information into students' minds for withdrawal the next day. This quiz delves into the lack of reflection and critical thinking encouraged by this traditional approach to teaching.
