The education one receives within the walls of a school is vital to the development of the mind. Ideally, the school setting is a nurturing environment that provides students with the necessary skills to prepare them for their transition into the adult world. But what is the proper way to educate a student? Philosophers have theorized and debated over this question since the time of Socrates, who the government executed for his highly controversial method of teaching. While there have been many theories that have shaped the study of education, Paulo Freire's "Pedagogy of the Oppressed" is arguably the most inspirational work in the field. In his book, the author proposes that the problem with education roots from the suppression of the students' thoughts and creativity. As will be shown here, Freire's ideas concerning the "banking" method, "problem-posing education", and the importance of dialogue deliver a new and effective approach to educating students.
Early in "Pedagogy of......
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