Problem Posing Education

The educational system is known to have its problems. Although every school is different they all have similar teaching methods. Individuals are either taught to think critically or to think a certain way. In the "Banking Concept of Education" by Paulo Freire,he talks about how our thinking ability is taken away and argues that we should have the ability to take control of our lives and think critically. Freire demonstrates this by showing us two educational systems the "banking concept" and the "problem-posing" system. By approaching these two methods he provides us with his solution on how to think freely, critically and individually.

Freire argues that the main problem with our educational system is the banking concept. He introduces this to us by showing us the teacher-student relationship which he describes as a narrative character. The narrative character allows the teacher to teach while showing authority providing the students the
Problem-posing allows both the student and teacher to learn equally. According to Freire, the "teacher cannot think for her students, nor can she impose her thoughts on them" (Freire 220). This shows how both the teacher and student can now communicate and learn from each other by allowing students to think on their own creating authentic thinking. Authentic thinking allows both individuals to express their opinions. It creates a balance in their relationship by providing both sides the ability to teach and learn. Freire expands on this by saying that problem-posing is the best way to achieve liberation. Freire believes "liberation is a praxis: the action and reflection of men and women upon their world in order to transform it" ( Freire 221). This means that one must be willing to ignore the banking concept in order to become fully aware and conscious. This provides individuals the ability to think critically by allowing you to gain control of your