The ICTOP triennial meeting will occur at the ICOM- RIO meeting, August 2013 Call for Papers: Progressive/Critical Pedagogy for the Museum and Heritage Profession 2013 The occurrence of terms such as critical, innovative, future and progressive in recent work that explores the purpose of museums and heritage provokes reflection for professionals and their development. The focus on progressive practice, for example, draws on more than a century of thoughtful attention to ways in which education, both formal and informal, strengthens society.[i] From John Dewey and Lev Vygotsky to Paulo Freire, museum people have found inspiration in the work of progressive educators who recognize museums’ capacity to support social change. In our work in the inclusive and diverse museums, we reflect a progressive orientation in our pedagogy. Through the work of our professional preparation programs, we can argue we have also supported a progressive and critical orientation. Or do we and but to what end? There is indeed a range of pedagogies to review. With our meeting in Brazil we have an amazing opportunity to build on 50+ years of educational thinking and relevance to professional development. As citizens and learners Paulo Freire (1970) defined ‘our "vocation" as to be truly humanized social agents in the world’.[ii] Within North America, educational writers have followed Freire’s lead: Peter McLaren wrote: “The fundamental commitment of critical educators is to empower the powerless and transform those conditions which perpetuate human injustice and inequity”. He along with writers such as Henry Giroux and others began the critical pedagogy movement. In Brazil and Portugal, many have followed Freire. It is no accident that the Declaration of Santiago de Chile (1972, last year 40th anniversary) remains one of the most transformational documents and fundamental document to eco- and sociomuseology. This Declaration has much to offer any critical or advanced museology/museum studies pedagogy; yet, many of us know little of it. How can we build on the work of Freire and those inspired by him who have contributed to our field? As we come to ICTOP in Rio, we can use this moment to explore how critical thinking is or is not working in the professional formation of workers whetherin South and Central America or in locations in the world.What pedagogy, however, could we adopt- be it philosophy or method - given the increasing diversity of our learning modes? Where do ‘museology/museum studies’ fit within fields such as: anti-colonialism, indigenous knowledge, power analysis, human rights, the politics of education and knowledge and justice and equality? Is it possible to be truly world social agents within structured learning professions, formal institutions and evolving and fractured knowledge systems? What critical perspective is appropriate for professional development for museums and heritage? How have we and would we engage learners in this approach? What approaches would let us know if we our successful in transforming the world? Finally, does progressive or critical work have limits? Critical Points to Address Include: · What examples do we have of progressive work in museum professional development? · What examples do we have of critical pedagogy work in the museum profession to support the learning? · Do we have methods of pedagogical approaches that suit critical work? · Do we have cases of successful negotiation of curriculum for learning in formal and informal settings? · Do we have models, case studies, resources of teaching to collect and how would we build community of learners around it? · What methods would we use for thinking about outcomes- performance measures? · What can ICTOP/ICOM do to build critical work of the museum profession? · How do we include voices of teachers, students and professionals as well as policy and funding people in this conversation? LONG PAPERS are invited to break new ground, present new insight, and a research contribution. With 20 minutes sessions these works will be included in our peer-reviewed online publication. SHORT PAPERS report new results and contribute to one of the themes. Set for 10 minutes work will be included in proceedings. OTHER MEDIA- Participants are invited to present their work in a video or other audio-visual format, and or alternative media and multimedia. No longer than 8 minutes and have a brief text summary. Proposal or abstract please. Workshops or Presentations by distance may be considered if the technology allows. Reviewing Process All submissions will be reviewed by our ICTOP RIO planning committee for inclusion in the ICTOP conference program and for the proceedings. Proposals for papers, posters, panels, etc. should include · Title · A 150 word abstract due April 30, 2013 · All papers and presentations should attempt to present a critical reflection on their research, observations, cases or reflections. . They should also relate to the theme of the event and our committee. Please send your proposals to Program Committee ICTOP Rio2013 Deadline April 30, 2013 Email: [log in to unmask] email Chair [log in to unmask] ICTOP is part of the Triennial Meeting of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Aug. 10-17 Registration: Go to http://www.icomrio2013.org.br/ Note the Early-bird REGISTRATION EXTENDED to March 31 ________________________________ [i]George Hein. (2012) Progressive Museum Practice: John Dewey and Democracy. Walnut Press, CA.: Left Coast Press [ii][ii]Freire, P. (1970). Pedagogy of the Oppressed. New York: Seabury Press Lynne Teather, M.A. (U of Toronto), D. Phil. 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