Reading and Discussion #5

◾What does it mean to "interrogate texts"?
To Interrogate Texts is to question and break down material we read.  We question different views on books and other writings in order to develop an understanding of what we read.
◾How would you respond to the question "should we just question everything then?"
At first I would say Yes, however if we begin to question everything then we may lose the idea of accepting what is.  I believe in order to grow we need to question, but not everything should be questioned.
◾What are "traditional banking systems of education"?
"Traditional banking systems of education" are the concepts teachers teach to students and what teachers rely on in order to educate the students. 
◾What does it mean to reformulate the learning process as a participatory one?
This means to let students slowly develop their own opinion and representation of the education taught to them.  The goal is to engage learners and "blur the boundaries between us and them."
◾Who was Paulo Freire?
He was a Brazilian Educator who developed "critical pedagogy."  He was a major influence in a new view on education and the goals behind it. 
◾What is critical pedagogy?
Critical Pedagogy is when students are encouraged to freely discuss the topics covered in the classroom.  They are encouraged to question common beliefs and develop their own beliefs. 
◾What concerns do you have about the goals of Critical Pedagogy?
Students may have difficulty developing their own opinions.  They want directions and rules to help them learn the basic norms of education.  I am concerned with the students who would give up because they would not be able to develop their own opinion or understand the true meaning of "free thinking."
◾What questions do you have about Critical Pedagogy?
Is there too much freedom when it comes to Critical Pedagogy?
How do we encourage students to discuss freely without leading them to question basic rules?Avila, JuliAnna and Pandya, Jessica Zacher. "Critical Digital Literacies as Social Praxis." (2013). Peter Lang Publishing, Inc. New York, NY.Freire Project TV. Seeing Through Paulo's Glasses: Political Clarity, Courage and Humility. Retrieved from http://www.freireproject.org/freire-project-tv/