Not just a school
At our teacher training college theoretical knowledge
is blended with hands-on experiences.
We emphasise a learning by doing approach
and practice community living.
Our aim is to train progressive teachers who can
respond to the challenges of our time.
On your own, the world changes you.
Together, we change the world.
Not just a school
At our teacher training college theoretical knowledge is blended with hands-on experiences.
We emphasise a learning by doing approach and practice community living.
Our aim is to train progressive teachers who can respond to the challenges of our time.
Outline of the DNS Bachelor of Pedagogy programme:
1st yr · The Global Reality
Travel overland to Western Africa
- Travel in your own bus to Guinea Bissau
- Do field investigations
- Learn about globalisation and capitalism
- Share your experiences back in Europe
2nd Yr · The European Reality
Experience & influence a local community
- Live in a European city with your team
- Learn from the working class
- Create campaigns to promote sustainability, peace & education in your local community
3rd Yr · The School Reality
Learn the trade of a Teacher
- Teach in a school
- Create projects with your students
- Learn about pedagogical theories
- Hone your skills to become a non-traditional teacher
Meet the Dunes
It has always been something fascinating but at the same time extremely far away. Something to dream about. The dunes of the desert. To experience these majestic natural phenomena is a life changing experience.
We are all migrants
When we accidently crossed a national park in the southern Mauritania, I felt like a child. For the first time in my life I saw migrating birds in their winter habitat. It was deeply moving experience.
Speaking the truth in Mauritania
“I always say to my mom: I will not give you grandchildren, but the revolution”. Zac is a rapper with a mission: to disclose the truth about the reality of life in Mauritania. And the hopes of a people.
Zero dirham journey
On our way back to Europe after more than 3 months in Western Africa, Simona and I decided to hitch-hike from Agadir to Tangier. Just to squeeze the last bit of adventure of our precious time.
Saving-Up Pre-Course in “The Villas”
I learned that there is a lot of inequality in the world, I found out that I want to do something about it, and I decided that I want to be part of changing that. Villas is a place where I can learn and teach.
Am I a teacher?
If we want to change something, we need to take responsibility over the things around us. If we are to take responsibility over our society, we need to work together with the people around us.
Meet the Dunes
It has always been something fascinating but at the same time extremely far away. Something to dream about. The dunes of the desert. To experience these majestic natural phenomena is a life changing experience.
We are all migrants
When we accidently crossed a national park in the southern Mauritania, I felt like a child. For the first time in my life I saw migrating birds in their winter habitat. It was deeply moving experience.
Speaking the truth in Mauritania
“I always say to my mom: I will not give you grandchildren, but the revolution”. Zac is a rapper with a mission: to disclose the truth about the reality of life in Mauritania. And the hopes of a people.
Alejandro
Finally, I know I am ready to engage any adventure, and since I was little I loved to talk in public, share, learn and teach. So, then when I found out about DNS it was the light at the end of the tunnel.
Alumni · Kamal · DNS 2005
Kamal Ahamada graduated from DNS in 2009. In this video, he shares some insights into the DNS experience and how it influences his work as a teacher and community leader today.
Laura
I am from a small province called Catalonia, located to the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula, beautiful for its mountains called the Pyrenees and the beaches of the Mediterranean coast.
Alumni · Justas · DNS 2014
At some point I decided that I wanted to be a teacher who fights for justice and dignity together with the people. A teacher who is not limited by the four walls of a classroom – rather the opposite.
Tuuliki
Without warning, I broke the rules and chose to travel, and for the first time I felt that I was free to learn, free from any boundaries, able to check the perimeter and test my limits. Pulling me as far as I could reach.
Svetlana, teacher
Today, we need debates about feminism, peace, ecology, social movements, and much more. Creative alternative education offers each of us new perspectives and new ways of understanding.
