Become Another kind of Teacher
Empower people through knowledge and
Respond to the challenges of our time
Become another kind of teacher
A non-traditional bachelor programme in education & pedagogy
The Necessary Teacher Training College (DNS) offers a non-traditional 4-year international bachelor degree in pedagogy. Our College consists of over 40 students from all over Europe that gather to learn, create and organise together while going through a challenging programme. Since DNS was established in 1972 over 1.000 graduates have played an important role in bringing quality education to children and youth.
Our aim is to empower people through knowledge and respond to the challenges of our time in a collective setting.
We offer a non-traditional 4-year international bachelor degree in education and pedagogy.
Since DNS was established in 1972 over 1.000 graduates have played an important role in bringing quality education to children and youth.
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Learn moreOur values
Experience-based learning
The old and outdated idea that the teacher is the main figure in the classroom does not suit the society of tomorrow. At DNS, the students are together with the teacher in the centre of their education. Learning is happening constantly, through a hands-on, activity-based programme. We learn by doing, working together and by exploring the different realities of people.
Experience-based learning
The old and outdated idea that the teacher is the main figure in the classroom does not suit the society of tomorrow. At DNS, the students are together with the teacher in the centre of their education. Learning is happening constantly, through a hands-on, activity-based programme. We learn by doing, working together and by exploring the different realities of people.
Global Perspective
Acquiring the knowledge, being aware of what is going on in the world, does not only mean to read books, articles or watch documentaries. It also means to travel, to talk with people from different countries and to face at close range the different realities that people live in. We explore the Global reality already in the first year by a 4 month bus travel to Western Africa as a study project.
Global Perspective
Acquiring the knowledge, being aware of what is going on in the world, does not only mean to read books, articles or watch documentaries. It also means to travel, to talk with people from different countries and to face at close range the different realities that people live in. We explore the Global reality already in the first year by a 4 month bus travel to Western Africa as a study project.
Collectivity
At our campus in Denmark we live, work, and study collectively. The students and teachers run the college together – we make decisions by consensus democracy. We have a rich cultural life with over 20 different nationalities sharing wisdom and experiences.
Collectivity
At our campus in Denmark we live, work, and study collectively. The students and teachers run the college together – we make decisions by consensus democracy. We have a rich cultural life with over 20 different nationalities sharing wisdom and experiences.
Our Programme
1st Year
· The Global Reality ·
- Travel overland to Western Africa in your own bus
- Do field investigations
- Learn about people and their reality
- Share your experiences back in Europe
2nd Year
· The European Reality ·
- Experience & influence a local community
- Live in a European city with your team
- Learn from the working people
- Create campaigns to promote sustainability, peace & education in your local community
3rd Year
· The School Reality ·
- Learn the trade of a teacher
- Teach in a school in Denmark
- Create projects with your students
- Learn about pedagogical theories
- Hone your skills to become a non-traditional teacher
4th Year
· Specialisation ·
- Develop social and educational projects with your team mates
- Become an expert within your chosen field
- Put your skills and knowledge into practice, somewhere in Europe
Hear from our Graduates
“After graduating a traditional university, which was rather more theoretical than practical, I felt that something was missing. This is where DNS came into my life. DNS was the missing piece that completed my theoretical studies with practical experiences.”
“DNS taught me to be able to live in a community and to value it, looking at the challenges of our society the ability to work together is a skill needed in facing all the issues today.”
“When I was about to graduate I was confused, some wondered if I did not know what to do because there were no options, I had to explain that I did not know because I could think at least of 1000 options I could go for and I knew all of them were real options.”
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The Necessary Teacher Training College ,
Skorkærvej 8, 6990 Ulfborg, Denmark