Articles from our Blog
Maria Montessori
Children prefer to work, not play. This is one of the main ideas of Maria Montessori, a trailblazers of early childhood education. “The child who concentrates is immensely happy” she noted.
Sofie ‘Rif’ Rifbjerg
Brought up in the countryside Sofie Rifbjerg knew intuitively that fresh air, free play & a deep respect for children’s own agency was paramount for their positive development.
Join the February Team 2021
The next Pedagogy for Change team starts 1 February 2021 at two training centres in Denmark, namely Lindersvold and Juelsminde. Secure your spot now!
Moulding agents for change
Margret Phiri is a teacher at Chimwasongwe Full Primary School near Lilongwe. She confesses that she joined the profession by accident. Now, she is an agent of change.
Greta: “Let’s grow, together”
Greta was looking for community based opportunities after completing her studies in political science. She gained valuable hands-on experience by encountering Danish & Malawian culture.
Building resilience
“Mariana, an alumna of the Pedagogy for Change programme talks about her experiences working with community development processes in rural Malawi. “It’s complex and listening is important”.
Drama as a pedagogical tool
A theatre project is an excellent way to bring people together, unleash hidden talents, strengthen self-esteem and build community through a creative process.
October team 2020
24 months Social Education programme with studies and training in Denmark and Malawi (or another country where HPP operates). Start in October!
Helle at Bogense Care Home
Helle works in a care home in Bogense. She has experience with international development as well as social education work. In this blog post she talks about what kind of work the care home does.
Giampaolo at Helios Free School
After completing the 24 month Pedagogy for Change course, Giampaolo went on to continue a life of teaching in Denmark, taking on new challenges and adventures. Read his story here.
African nations combat COVID19
When the epicentre of the COVID-19 virus shifts from the Americas and bears down on African countries and India the consequences might be far greater than in Europe and the US.
Alumna Federica shares advice
Federica already had a bachelor in international cooperation & development but felt she needed more practical experience. Here are some main take-aways from her time in Denmark & Malawi.
Paulo Freire
Freire’s pedagogy was originally developed for the oppressed adult illiterates of Brazil, but it also inspired teachers and social educators all over the world. Liberation & solidarity are key.
Experiential Learning
Helios Free School is situated in Holsted in southern Jutland, approx. 100 kilometres from the German border. The teachers at the school take their students on expeditions to experience reality.
Needed: 69 million teachers
Teachers worldwide are doing a fantastic job to provide quality education despite the pandemic. However, over 69 million new teachers are needed in the near future.
Educators of the 21st Century
A new generation of well-educated, dedicated and unflinching educators are very much in need. Advances in technology may be great, but cannot replace passionate role models.
Mobilising Teachers
Never in history has an entire generation of children been educated. So, how do we reach the quality eduction targets set in the Sustainable Development Goals?
Educating girls in Malawi
15 million girls of primary-school age will never enter a classroom. This lack of access to education, especially amongst the poorest is clear, also in Malawi.
One book, one pen, one teacher
The journey of a teacher travelling to remote areas of her country to learn and teach is both challenging and beautiful. A teacher must see the reality with her own eyes to bring about change.
Lindersvold
Lindersvold, Faxe Lindersvold is home to five social education institutions: One care home for children and youth who cannot live with their parents, one care home for young adults with special needs, a school with specialised programmes for children who would...
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Rousseau wrote Émile, or On Education, 250 years ago – but the pedagogical principles described in this novel still have much to offer modern educators.
John Dewey
Education, teaching and discipline are lifelong social phenomena and conditions for democracy, according to acclaimed American philosopher John Dewey.
Anton Makarenko
Teaching, work, discipline & self-management were the main pillars in the pedagogy developed by Anton Makarenko. He became the founder of the theory of collective education.
