PEDAGOGY OF THE OPPRESSED

The relationship between the student and teacher is the most valuable relationship in and out of the classroom. Chapter 2 brings up multiple valid points on how education and relationships within the classroom are struggling. First, students should not be taught like they are empty containers being filled. Students already have life experiences and background knowledge to help them grasps new concepts. The example in the chapter is the memorization of capitals. Instead of having students memorize capitals for no reason- relate the information to their current life and why the capitals are important to know. Same with vocabulary or other subjects.

Second, some teachers fail to make learning a student priority. Teachers are focused on getting the content into the students they dont realize students are the main priority. If a student is struggling- a teacher can keep giving that student information but until the student is participating and communicating- the information is a lost cause.
Students struggling brings up the myth that teachers know all and students know nothing. While teachers are trained and know the content knowledge but students know a lot as well. Students are an equal part of the classroom and deserve to be treated as knowledgable along with teachers. Treating students as if they don't know anything will stunt the confidence and investigative aspects of a student's learning. These qualities cannot be stunted because they lead to later ability to analyze and understand circumstances outside of the classroom and in higher education if chosen.

Overall, the chapter brought to life many mistakes and misconceptions within the classroom. Students hold more knowledge and power than they are given credit for. Students are more than empty containers needed to be filled with teacher knowledge. Student are already complete and an education only adds to their success. Even students who do not content with content can be reached in different ways and taught the content- it does not make those students lesser than their peers or teachers. Education within the classroom does not need to struggle and can improve on many levels.