"Education is the practice of freedom." - Paulo Freire in Pedagogy of the Oppressed Since the publishing of Pedagogy of the Oppressed in 1970 how we, society teaches has continued to experiment with alternative approaches to education. The banking model is still very prevalent in schools (across the nation) my cohorts and I have observed, worked, and student-taught in. When information is deposited and stored until withdrawal is requested, usually for testing purposes, the process encourages the absence of critical thinking. The more students receive information, the less they develop the critical consciousness that results in intervention into the community as transformers of that community (1970). Freire goes further with his argument to highlight that classroom practices mirror society. The relationship between teacher and student is one-sided, liken to a dictatorship. The classroom remains a microcosm of society, which clearly demonstrates the treatment and educ...
While I was trekking through Taipei, Taiwan I thought this has got to be one of the easiest countries/cities for a native English speaker to travel around. If you are planning to visit or move there, do it! I used the MRT and local buses to travel throughout the Northern part of Taiwan. I decided to stay in the Banqaio District - which turned out to be the best place for me. It was 5 minutes for the MRT Station. From researching before travel, I decided to get a two-day pass, which gave me access to buses and the subway line most of my trip. 
November 2019 Update: I still live in the states and have never completed this entry, but wanted to share these pictures from my vacation. It was a great experience that I will always treasure. I saw some magnificent art and ate delicious street food.
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