Critical theory offers a powerful framework for aligning the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB‑MYP) with democratic education, social justice, and critical inquiry. This article synthesizes foundational scholarship in critical pedagogy with implementation‑ready strategies for curriculum design, assessment, governance, and professional development. A phased pilot model, performance rubrics, and interdisciplinary planning structures are proposed to support sustainable reform. The article argues that when critical theory is operationalized through concrete classroom practices and measurable outcomes, the IB‑MYP can become a transformative space for cultivating critically conscious and socially engaged learners.
Reimagining Society: A Freirean Critique and the Path to Participatory Socialism
Paolo Freire's philosophies, particularly as articulated in "Pedagogy of the Oppressed," provide a critical lens through which to analyze the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. Freire's emphasis on dialogical education, the problem-posing method, and the liberation of the oppressed underscores the inherent issues within these interconnected systems. Interconnectivity and Unsustainability Colonialism … Continue reading Reimagining Society: A Freirean Critique and the Path to Participatory Socialism
Reimagining Futures: Ernst Bloch’s Vision for Sustainable Alternatives to Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
Ernst Bloch, a German Marxist philosopher, is renowned for his works on utopia, hope, and the anticipation of better futures. His theories can provide valuable insights into the interconnectedness and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism, as well as offer guidance toward sustainable alternatives. Interconnectivity and Unsustainability Colonialism and Imperialism: Ernst Bloch's View: Bloch … Continue reading Reimagining Futures: Ernst Bloch’s Vision for Sustainable Alternatives to Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
The New Renaissance Mindset 