From fellow classmate Chris Formato, I learned that "Paulo Freire was best known for his critique on the banking concept of education. The banking concept is, the student being viewed as an account for the teachers to fill."
I also learned that "Freire's approach to education can be summed up in 8 theories:1. The theory of Value2. The theory of Knowledge3. The theory of Human Nature4. The Theory of Learning5. The Theory of Transmission6. The Theory of Society7. The Theory of Opportunity8. The Theory of Consensus."
From fellow classmate Skyler Levrier, I learned that Paulo Freire "believed students should take on the role of teaching as well as learning."
Paulo was also known for his controversial approach to teaching illiterates by using visual materials to teach them about self-perception and community problems.
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Freire was so critical of that banking concept because that analogy allowed the government to keep certain groups oppressed and divert funds elsewhere. If you don't make one literate, they can't participate or complain about the political process. That is why Freire was exiled; his ideas were powerful. Be careful with that last paragraph; a bit misleading if taken out of context. A few more sentences are needed to explain that concept.
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