Week 16

I have previously read part of Pedagogy of the Oppressed in another class, so I was familiar mostly with chapter two and Freire's banking concept in education. I have to say that I understand where Freire is coming from; oftentimes many students and teachers in this age of standardize testing feel as if banking is the only way to get meaning across. But I agree with Freire that this concept does not allow for free thought and and exchange of ideas among our diverse student (and teacher) population. I think a little lecture is fine, every now and then, but student centered learning and discussion based classes really do allow for a much more productive learning environment and exchange of ideas. I feel that there is much to be done in education for all of our diverse students, and I hope in this age of testing, we are able to move away from the banking concept.