This document discusses key concepts from Chapter 2 of Freire's work, focusing on his analysis of two models of education: the traditional banking model and problem-posing education. The chapter analyzes aspects of each model and their differences. The document poses a series of questions about Freire's descriptions and assessments of the two models.

1. After reading chapter 2, respond to questions below. In this
chapter, Freire discusses two models of education: 1) traditional
banking model and 2) problem-posing education. The entire
chapter is focused on several aspects of these two models of
education.
If you need to review concepts used by Freire, please see
terminology document posted in the week 11 module.
https://www.freire.org/paulo-freire/concepts-used-by-paulo-
freire/
1. In the beginning of the chapter, Freire discusses the narrative
character of education. How does Freire describe the narrative
character of education?
2. What formal name does Freire give to the model of education
that incorporates a narrative character?
3. How does Freire describe the "banking" model of education?
4. According to Freire, how does the "banking" model of
education conceptualize knowledge?
5. What is Freire's suggestion for correcting the banking
concept?
6. In this chapter, Freire lists ten attitudes/practices that stem
from the banking model of education. Choose two
practices/attitudes that resonate with you and explain why these
two practices/attitudes resonate with you.
7. According to Freire, how is the banking model of education
advantageous to individuals who hold power in society?

2. 8. Why does Freire describe the banking model of education as
necrophilic? Do you agree with Freire? Why or why not?
9. How does Freire describe the problem-posing model of
education?
10. How does the problem-posing model of education differ
from the banking model of education?
11. Think about your own educational/academic journey from
pre-kindergarten to this current time and respond to questions
below.
a. Identify which model of education (banking or problem-
posing) you think dominated your educational/academic
journey. If both models were more or less equally present in the
educational process, then state it.
b. Why did you choose this model of education as the one that
dominated your educational/academic journey? If both models
were more or less equally present in the educational journey,
give an example that justifies your response.
c. Which is/was your preferred model of education? Give a
reason for your response.