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The school as a place for practice

All educational levels
Theory

How are we educating children and adolescents? Few are indifferent to this question. Which is just as well, as it stimulates dialogue on the topic. And Djapo is keen to participate in this dialogue.

How Education for Sustainable Development contributes to quality education

The School as a Place for Practice is Djapo’s vision on how
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) contributes to
an education that gives children and adolescents opportunities
to occupy a mindful and resilient position in society. Djapo’s
vision of ESD suggests a contemporary approach in which
educators use the complexity and urgency of societal issues to
generate fertile, relevant opportunities for development.

ESD is sometimes seen as separate from and additional to an
already well-rounded educational curriculum. This publication
changes this view, providing a practice-based vision of ESD as
a unique opportunity to strengthen our educational system.

Authentic societal issues can provide a valuable, relevant learning context for pupils.

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"Education is the key to a sustainable world"

Interview
1 April 2023

An interview with Arjen Wals, professor of Transformative Learning at Wageningen University

"Sustainability issues have a unique pedagogical potential"

Interview
11 May 2023

Professor Dr Katrien Van Poeck (Centre for Sustainable Development UGent) talks about the pedagogical potential of Education for Sustainable Development and the pitfalls when sustainability issues are discussed in class.

"Keep communicating: that's the lesson I take away as principal

Interview
6 June 2024

In 2024, 11 Flemish teachers and school directors take part in the European LIFE project. They start a search for the meaning of their personal and professional lives and reflect on important life questions. But how does such a journey affects a person? And does LIFE also have an impact on their job? We asked Leen Langenbick, principal of Torhout Art Academy.

Djapo wins award 'Heroes of Democracy'

News
22 April 2024

This spring, the renowned Belgian magazine Knack went in search of organizations that strengthen democracy. In april the winners were announced: Beste Burger (Zuidpoort) won the jury award and Djapo won the audience award! *proud*

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