Articles from our Blog
How to tackle intolerance
Being an active bystander means becoming aware that inappropriate or even threatening behaviour is going on and choosing to challenge it. Collective action is the way forward.
Axel Honneth
Through recognition, human beings develop self-confidence, self-respect, and self-esteem. The theory of recognition was developed by German philosopher and educator Axel Honneth.
Mónica shares her experience
Mónica just finished the Pedagogy for Change programme and we asked her to share some of her considerations and main takeaways from her experience of practising and studying social pedagogy in Denmark.
Astrid Lindgren
Astrid Lindgren’s thoughts about children were provocative in the 1940s, and her approach to childhood as a phenomenon is progressive, even today.
“Zone of Proximal Development” exemplified
In this blogpost, we exemplify how the theory of the “Zone of Proximal Development” can be implemented in real life when working in the field of social pedagogy.
Lev Vygotsky
Interaction with peers, imitation, collaborative learning and other social interaction is key to how the human mind develops, according to Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky.
Social Pedagogy in Denmark
Scandinavian social pedagogy is known for its holistic practice which combines “head, heart and hands” – theory, empathy, and practice. A core value is respecting the individual’s rights.
Learning through theatre
Theatre is an important pedagogical tool which provides an opportunity for us to explore realms and realities outside of the classroom, without having to travel.
Artful expression in pedagogy
Art is a pedagogical tool which provides an opportunity for everyone to work with open-ended solutions rather than striving for conventional error-free essays or science reports.
Maya Angelou
In times of injustice and hardship, Maya Angelou’s call for humanity, unity and resilience teaches us many important life lessons. Her works inspire hope through action.
Let’s go to Malawi!
We are working on an extension of the Pedagogy for Change programme where participants can join sustainable development projects in the Global South, after their 12-month course.
James P. Comer
“No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship.” Really? Does Dr. James Comer mean that students need to be close to their teacher to learn something?
The Common Third
Creating an authentic learning space through a truly interesting, shared activity, is highly beneficial. The Common Third works as an ‘equaliser’ and is an important pedagogical tool.
Pedagogy for Change Camp
DRH Lindersvold offers a short course lasting 14 days for people interested in the transformative powers of teaching & learning. The course takes place 1 – 14 February 2022.
Jean Lave
Jean Lave is a social anthropologist and learning theorist who believes that learning is a social process, as opposed to a cognitive one – challenging conventional learning theory.
Social learning in practice
We are social beings and therefore learning is an intrinsically social process. Learning takes place in many kinds of arenas, some of them arranged, where we interact with others in different contexts.
Nature Now 2 Week Camp
14 day camp at DRH Lindersvold in Denmark. For people interested in the science of the climate crisis, its causes and effects and our possibilities to act together to protect the planet.
Søren Kierkegaard
Making choices and taking action are at the very core of existentialism. By taking on these responsibilities, as human beings – we find the meaning of life.
Inclusive Communication: 10 tips
Inclusive communication means sharing information in a way that everybody can understand for example people on the autism spectrum who need clearness and unambiguity.
Pedagogy 4 Change Summer Course 2
DRH Lindersvold offers a short course lasting 14 days for people interested in the transformative powers of teaching & learning. The course takes place 23 August – 5 September 2021.
Theatre Course
5 intensive weeks where the participants get together to rehearse and perform a contemporary theatre piece about a relevant issue of our time and tour Denmark for one week.
Join the April 2021 Team
JOIN the April 2021 Team! The programme offers 24 months of training and experiencing the power of pedagogy – while you put your skills and solidarity into action.
Education cannot wait
Under the theme ‘Recover and Revitalise Education for the COVID-19 Generation,’ we reiterate our commitment to stand alongside national governments in delivering education to all.
Pedagogical Principles – an artistic expression
Graphic designer Eike Einmann designed 10 posters to represent the main pedagogical principles that lay the foundations of “Another Kind of School”.
