XII International Meeting “The Presence of Paulo Freire”
XII INTERNATIONAL MEETING “THE PRESENCE OF PAULO FREIRE”
Dates: May 2-6, 2022
Venue: The University of Cienfuegos and other locations
Deadlines: Proposals and Registrations – April 15, 2022
The XII International Meeting of “The Presence of Paulo Freire: A Space to Reflect and Grow” is an original workshop dedicated to the legacy and philosophy of the late great Brazilian educator Paulo Freire.
Every other year, the University of Cienfuegos Faculty of Education in cooperation with the Cuban Association of Pedagogists (APC) convene this meeting to explore the teachings of Freire and discuss issues of Popular Education. The event is a cultural phenomenon in Cuba and educators from all over the Americas attend. This event will be held in conjunction with the VI Workshop Festival ProCreArte 2022, the V Student Forum, IV International Workshop on Inclusive Education and the III International Workshop on Patrimony, Identity and Culture of Peace.
This year’s main theme is Experiences and challenges in educational practices in times of COVID-19.
In addition, Civitas GES has arranged opportunities to meet and collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators from the University of Cienfuegos before the conference begins on May 1. After the conference, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback, provide insight with administrators and faculty as you further develop your professional or academic goals consistent with the full-time schedule as required by OFAC.
OBJECTIVE
The Presence of Paulo Freire’s central theme focuses on best practices that promote the application of Popular Education among its advocates in various contexts.
Established academics, early career-career scholars, and educators of all levels (K – Postgraduate) are encouraged to participate. The scientific committee is accepting proposals until April 10, 2022.
This year, the main objectives are to:
- Honor Popular Educator Paulo Freire, Teacher Emeritus of the Americas, as part of Latin American and Caribbean Day, in defense of his legacy and in remembrance of the centennial of his birth
- Further research into the theoretical and practical contributions of Popular Education in the times of COVID-19
- Critically reflect on the experiences of Covid-19 being presented to extract theoretical and methodological lessons founded on Popular Education methodology
- Stimulate artistic creation from the community around the work and thought of Paulo Freire and artistic creation coming from the community’s own experiences around the thematic axis
- Promote critical analysis of youth contributions in times of COVID-19, to be able to project transforming actions from their perspective
- Reflect on how inclusive education experiences occurred during the pandemic and strengthen them from their social dynamics
- Appreciate how the processes of rescue, conservation, development of heritage, identity, and culture of peace occurred during the expansion of COVID-19 and extract lessons and challenges from them
This meeting is open to both English and Spanish speakers. The University of Cienfuegos will have interpreters available for those with a limited knowledge of Spanish.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Organizing Committee invites scholars and students to submit proposals in the form of posters, round table discussions, audiovisual and creative art pieces (e.g., visual, performance) by April 10, 2022.
Submissions can be related (but not limited) to any of the following suggested topics:
- Community educational practices promoted in times of COVID-19 based on Popular Education and their impact on the subjects and their environments. Experience.
- Main factors that slowed or facilitated socio-educational practices in times of COVID-19.
- Ethical and aesthetic values promoted by socio-educational practices promoted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Challenges in improving the processes of Popular Education in times of COVID-19, to continue consolidating the construction of new education.
- Creation and promotion of art in our socio-educational practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The value of youth-driven socio-educational practices in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experiences and challenges.
- Processes for managing Covid in inclusive education. Experiences and challenges.
- Processes of rescue, conservation, and development of heritage/identity and culture of peace during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences and challenges.
Who is Paulo Freire? Click here to read more.
READ WHAT OTHERS SAID
“By participating in the Paulo Freire Conference, I was afforded the opportunity to become immersed in the Cuban culture. It provided me with a better understanding and appreciation for their education system and sense of community. Even though I was not fluent in Spanish, the art and music provided me a rich context for communication and enabled me to connect with the Cubans.”
, Assistant Professor, North Carolina Central University
“The Convocación Paulo Freiré gave me a unique opportunity to learn how his ideas continue to shape educational practices and policies, directly from educators who engage daily in the praxis of liberation in myriad social contexts.”
, Director, Global Engagement MU College of Education
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL
Posters and Audiovisual Presentations: Applicants who wish to submit a poster session or audiovisual piece must submit two summaries of the work they would like to present: the first is a 100-word summary and the second up to five letter-sized pages. Both should be written in Veranda 10 font, 1.5 spacing and 1″ (2.5 cm) margins all around. The proposal should include:
• Title in English and Spanish
• Authors
• Scientific Category (if applicable)
• Key Words in English and Spanish
• Introduction
• Development
• Conclusions
• Bibliography
If you are summarizing an audiovisual, please include the length (mm:ss) of the presentation. If you would like your work to be published, please click here to view the full publishing guidelines.
Art Piece: Applicants who would like to engage in the discussion with an art piece in honor of Paulo Freire must submit their work in a digital format (photo or video) with a technical description of the artistic creation. Paulo Freire or his educational practices should be the inspiration of the artwork and reflect and evaluate the impacts they have had. If your art piece is a performance, please also include the length (mm:ss) of the presentation.
Presentations for 4th International Workshop on Inclusive Education: Applicants who would like to submit for the 4th International Workshop on Inclusive Education should have their projects and research topics relate to ideas that influence Cuba and other countries in the development of Inclusive Educational practices. Priority will be given to works that focus on Inclusive Education with community involvement, based on creativity, equality, and communication. We will be looking at policies and practices of Inclusive Education as it relates to Popular Education and the evaluation of the impact it has had.
For questions regarding submissions, you can contact CubaPrograms@CivitasGES.com.
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PATHWAY INCLUDES:
- Airfare from Miami to Havana Depart April 30 – Return May 7
- Cuba Entry Visa
- Dedicated Ground Transport to and from Cuban Airports
- Accommodation in a Home Stay
- An English-speaking Local Guide
- Breakfast and Lunch while in Cuba
- Conference Fee
- Cuba Health and Repatriation Insurance
PATHWAY DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Domestic Airfare to and from Miami
- Individual Transportation (e.g., late or early airport transportation)
- Gratuities (e.g., guides, drivers, maid service, restaurant waiters)
- Expenditures of a personal nature (e.g.,laundry, internet fees, individual activities)
- Anything not mentioned in “Included” above
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