Abstract:

The aim of this research is to analyze teachers' views on the education-teaching process and teacher and student roles in the education system within the context of Paulo Freire's concept of banking education. In this qualitative research, the data were obtained by utilizing an individual interview form. The study group of the research consisted of 28 teachers selected using the maximum diversity sampling method among the teachers working at the secondary school level of public educational institutions in Ankara province. The data of the study were collected in 2021 with the semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers in line with expert opinion. The research data were analyzed using the content analysis method. According to the findings of the study, within the context of Freire's concept of banking education, teachers' views on the roles of teachers in the education system have changed relatively, with "directing/mentoring" behaviors coming to the fore. Similarly, participants’ opinions regarding the dimension of student roles inclined to offer that student roles have changed from “object” to “subject”. On the other hand, teachers’ opinions on the dimension of education and teaching processes are that as expressed in the banking education model, the practices of recitation-oriented, rote-learning, and summative assessment continue. It is expected that the results of the study will provide practical ideas to all educational members, especially teachers and school administrators, and contribute to the development and practice of universal education policies.