Paulo Freire's 105th Birth Anniversary Observed in Lumbini
Summary
Paulo Freire’s 105th birth anniversary was marked in Lumbini with a discussion on liberating education, critical consciousness and the need for a transparent, egalitarian curriculum. Speakers linked Freire’s ideas to Nepal’s growing inequality, market-driven schooling and the rise of AI in education.
Key Points
- Rarahil Memorial School and Lifelong Learning Circle organized a discussion program titled 'Remembering Paulo Freire in the Land of Buddha's Birth' in Lumbini.
- Prof. Dr. Kedar Bhakt Mathema said education is never neutral and criticized the commercialization and stratification of Nepal’s school system.
- Speakers argued that Freire’s 'critical pedagogy' is increasingly relevant in the era of market-oriented education, technological change and AI.
- Tulshidas Maharjan said the school has adopted a critical and creative teaching method focused on dialogue, research and inquiry.
