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.
Revisionist Pedagogy – Revolutionizing Special Education: How Critical Theory Transforms SEND Teaching Methods for Equity and Empowerment
Abstract Critical theory and critical pedagogy offer conceptual tools that, when translated into operational practices, can materially improve Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. This article synthesizes scholarly and practitioner literatures on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), co-teaching, student participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes, Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS), anti-ableism professional development, and … Continue reading Revisionist Pedagogy – Revolutionizing Special Education: How Critical Theory Transforms SEND Teaching Methods for Equity and Empowerment
Revisionist Pedagogy – Empowering Educators: Revolutionizing Teacher Training with Critical Theory
Critical theory equips teacher education with a principled, practice-oriented framework for preparing educators who can recognize and disrupt inequitable power structures in schools and society. When paired with culturally relevant pedagogy and sustained, practice-based professional learning, critical theory does more than motivate ethical teaching: it produces measurable shifts in instructional practice, curriculum design, and teacher … Continue reading Revisionist Pedagogy – Empowering Educators: Revolutionizing Teacher Training with Critical Theory
Revisionist Pedagogy – Exploring the Nexus of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Visual Arts Education, v.2
Introduction Traditional studio practices remain indispensable for learning material, mark-making, and craft. Yet the affordances of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) extend the studio in ways that address particular limitations of time, scale, and sensory modality. When integrated with clear learning goals, scaffolded pedagogy, and attention to equity and ethics, AR/VR can deepen … Continue reading Revisionist Pedagogy – Exploring the Nexus of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Visual Arts Education, v.2
Revisionist Pedagogy – The Future of Adult Learning: Harnessing AI Responsibly (a.k.a. Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Adult Education: A Compelling Pedagogical Imperative, v.2)
The Future of Adult Learning: Harnessing AI Responsibly The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how adults learn, retrain, and advance in workplaces and communities. Adult learners bring prior experience, competing time demands, and immediate vocational goals; the question is not whether to use AI, but how to deploy it so that it respects … Continue reading Revisionist Pedagogy – The Future of Adult Learning: Harnessing AI Responsibly (a.k.a. Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Adult Education: A Compelling Pedagogical Imperative, v.2)
Inclusione delle Fiabe Popolari nei Programmi di Formazione degli Insegnanti: Un Dibattito Pedagogico
L'integrazione delle fiabe popolari nei programmi di formazione degli insegnanti suscita un dibattito pertinente nella ricerca educativa. Questa discussione ruota attorno ai vantaggi e agli svantaggi dell'inserimento delle fiabe popolari nei quadri curriculari destinati agli aspiranti educatori. Le fiabe popolari, in quanto narrazioni culturalmente radicate, offrono una ricchezza di benefici educativi ma pongono anche sfide … Continue reading Inclusione delle Fiabe Popolari nei Programmi di Formazione degli Insegnanti: Un Dibattito Pedagogico
Inclusión de Cuentos Populares en Programas de Formación de Docentes: Un Debate Pedagógico
La integración de cuentos populares en los programas de formación de docentes provoca un debate pertinente en la investigación educativa. Esta discusión gira en torno a los méritos y desventajas de incorporar cuentos populares en los marcos curriculares diseñados para futuros educadores. Los cuentos populares, como narrativas culturalmente incrustadas, ofrecen una gran cantidad de beneficios … Continue reading Inclusión de Cuentos Populares en Programas de Formación de Docentes: Un Debate Pedagógico
Inclusion des contes populaires dans les programmes de formation des enseignants: un débat pédagogique
L'intégration des contes populaires dans les programmes de formation des enseignants suscite un débat pertinent dans la recherche en éducation. Cette discussion tourne autour des avantages et des inconvénients de l'incorporation des contes populaires dans les cadres curriculaires destinés aux futurs éducateurs. Les contes populaires, en tant que récits culturellement ancrés, offrent une richesse de … Continue reading Inclusion des contes populaires dans les programmes de formation des enseignants: un débat pédagogique
Inclusion of Folk Tales in Teacher Training Programs: A Pedagogical Debate
The integration of folk tales into teacher training programs sparks a pertinent debate in educational scholarship. This discussion revolves around the merits and drawbacks of incorporating folk tales into curriculum frameworks designed for aspiring educators. Folk tales, as culturally embedded narratives, offer a wealth of educational benefits but also pose challenges in terms of relevance … Continue reading Inclusion of Folk Tales in Teacher Training Programs: A Pedagogical Debate
Valorizzazione degli Educatori: L’Integrazione dell’Economia nella Formazione degli Insegnanti per un Impatto Globale
Riassunto Questo articolo esplora l'importanza dell'integrazione dell'educazione economica nei programmi di formazione degli insegnanti. L'economia, come scienza sociale fondamentale, gioca un ruolo cruciale nel plasmare la comprensione degli studenti dei meccanismi societari, dei processi decisionali e dell'interconnessione globale. Gli educatori dotati di alfabetizzazione economica possono efficacemente trasmettere abilità di pensiero critico, alfabetizzazione finanziaria e consapevolezza … Continue reading Valorizzazione degli Educatori: L’Integrazione dell’Economia nella Formazione degli Insegnanti per un Impatto Globale
The New Renaissance Mindset 