Banking Concept of Education: Critical Pedagogy
The banking concept of education is a term coined by Brazilian educational theorist Paulo Freire in his book "Pedagogy of the Oppressed." The concept refers to a traditional model of education in which the role of the teacher is to "deposit" knowledge into the minds of the students, who are seen as empty vessels waiting to be filled. This model is characterized by a teacher-centered approach to learning in which the teacher holds all the power and control, and the students are passive recipients of knowledge. Examples of the banking concept of education in practice might include: Lecture-based teaching: In this model, the teacher stands at the front of the class and delivers a lecture on a particular topic, while the students sit and listen passively. The teacher is the source of knowledge, and the students are expected to absorb this knowledge without questioning or challenging it. Textbook-based learning: In this model, the textbook is seen as the primary source of …
