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WORLDSCHOOL HUB
For who?
Worldschooling families
For families that travel the world, worldschooling and are travelling Morocco, we offer a place that feels like home while travelling. Our simple, cosy and comfortable accommodations are perfect for families who want to experience living amongst local culture and breath-taking nature.
By providing the comforts of home and being located centrally in Morocco, with having a lot to discover in the area, we feel we are truly the right place to go to for worldschooling families that want to discover Morocco while still having a home base.
Marrakech/Ourika
Residents
For families that live in the Marrakech/Ourika region, we provide a place to connect with other home/world schooling families and
local children. A place where children can learn from all this amazing world and country has to offer. Our community welcomes families who have
chosen to educate their children outside of the traditional school setting. We believe that learning does not only happen within the four walls of a classroom, but can also take place in the great outdoors, at museums, cultural events and in everyday interactions with people from different backgrounds. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where families can share resources, ideas and experiences. Where children can make new friends and learn from each other.
During our hub times we organize:
Learning time, the option to follow our curriculum. the option to follow your own curriculum, field trips, workshops, lessons and other activities.
Which all help to enrich the learning experience of our members.
Local children
For local children we provide a place to connect with world/home schooling children.
A place where they can help with organizing local projects and create a cultural exchange
environment. Our aim is to foster a sense of community for them and create opportunities for learning and growth. By bringing together children from different backgrounds and experiences, we hope to facilitate the exchange of ideas and perspectives that can enrich all our lives. Through collaborative projects, we encourage children to develop leadership skills and take an active role in making a positive impact on their local community. We believe that by providing a space for cultural exchange, we can help children to broaden their horizons and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.
OUR BASIC PRINCIPLES
HOLISTIC APPROACH
At Madrasa Dunya we use our own Holistic approach. The focus in our approach is to inspire the children to think and decide for themselves, while still respecting the daily needs of their body minds and souls and understanding the responsibility of being part of a community, that thrives because of this.
​At Madrasa Dunya we use the Democratic schooling method, enhanced with a daily rhythm that is designed by us trough looking at at the natural daily rhythm, children's basic daily needs and following the rhythm of the human cakra's together with all the different part of our brain.
(See picture of our mind map below.)
Because of our experience in working in and researching about many different (alternative) education schooling methods, we ad in our method what in our opinions works and leave out what doesn't work.
Methods we have analysed/experienced:
Democratic schooling
Traditional schooling
​Forest schooling
Waldorf method
Montessori education
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RHYTHMS & CYCLES
At Madrasa Dunya we respect and honour the natural rhythms and cycles of nature.
We use the natural rhythms and cycles of life as an inspiration for our yearly, seasonally, monthly, weekly and daily rhythms & themes.
By aligning ourselves with the natural world, we are able to create a connection with the earth and the environment around us.
This connection allows us to
live more in harmony with nature, and to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world we live in. At Madrasa Dunya, we believe that this connection is essential for our well-being and happiness, and we strive to instil this belief in all of our students.
Through our curriculum, we teach our students to respect and protect the
environment, to live sustainably, and to appreciate the richness and diversity of the
natural world.
FREEDOM WITH
RESPONSIBILITY
At Madrasa Dunya we believe and teach that all freedom comes with responsibility.
We believe that it is important for the whole community to understand that freedom is not just about doing what you want, but also about being accountable for your actions.
This is why we encourage our community to make responsible choices and to always consider others in your words, thoughts and actions. We believe and teach that all freedom ends where another person's freedom begins and that we should always be mindful of how our actions might affect others. By instilling these values in our community, we create a safe an respectful environment for everyone in it. At the same time we hope to prepare our children for a future where they can exercise their freedom
with wisdom and compassion.
CRITICAL THINKING
& PROBLEM SOLVING
At Madrasa Dunya we believe that critical thinking and problem solving are important traits to have.
We believe that one of the big problems in this world is that people don't think for themselves.
That's why we offer a place where children get a chance to see problems as a opportunity to learn from and are encouraged to question what is presented to them.
By questioning what is presented to them,
they can develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and problem solving skills.
By teaching children to think for themselves and see problems as opportunities, we hope to foster a generation of independent thinkers who are not afraid to question the norm. Our goal is to help students develop a curiosity and passion for learning that will serve them well throughout their lives.
LEARN FROM EACH OTHER
At Madrasa Dunya we create the opportunity to learn from each other. We do this by offering our hub to people from all over the world with all kinds of ages and backgrounds. Mixing many families and children of different ages and backgrounds allows to learn from each other and grow with each other.
We provide a unique learning experience by promoting cross-cultural understanding
and respect for diversity. Our approach to education is holistic and inclusive,
where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and perspectives without judging others. This creates a vibrant and dynamic community where
learning happens naturally. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment where lifelong learning is celebrated.
COMMUNICATION & DECISION MAKING
In Madrasa Dunya we believe the way we communicate, solve conflicts and make decisions in our community is very important and keeps our community, alive, growing and thriving. For this reason we have chosen the Gordon and C.O.N.S.E.N.T. Method as inspiration for the way we communicate and make decisions. The Gordon and C.O.N.S.E.N.T. Method are communication and decision-making approaches that emphasize active listening, mutual respect, and inclusivity.
Those methods involve creating a safe and open space for all community members to
share their opinions and ideas, and then working together to find a solution that everyone can agree on. By using this approach, we hope to foster a culture of collaboration and understanding within our community, and ensure that everyone's voice is heard and valued whilst at the same time constantly evolving as a community. At Madrasa Dunya, we are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive and grow together.
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RAISE BY BEING A
GOOD EXAMPLE
At Madrasa Dunya, the most important part of selecting our facilitators is to find facilitators who embody the qualities of a positive role model for our children.
We firmly believe that the environment in which children are raised and educated, plays a significant role in shaping their character and behaviour. We can guarantee that all our facilitators are well behaved,
compassionate, patient, and dedicated to fostering a caring, fun and inclusive atmosphere. They all have hobbies and passions that align with the activities we want to offer and bring a wealth of knowledge about their culture and the natural life around us while still being eager to always learn more. We can ensure that each child receives personalized attention and loving support. Our facilitators are not only educators but also mentors who inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning. Besides having a clean criminal record, being first aid trained and having the right character, experience, knowledge passions and hobbies, we don't believe in the need of having qualified staff because in our experience we have seen that most qualifications are not aligned with our standards and most qualified teachers are difficult to train and un-school.
Besides that we make sure we only hire facilitators that love what we do, are eager to learn and completely agree with our vision. All our facilitators continuously undergo our trainings and develop and grow constantly by the way we are set up.
At Madrasa Dunya, we also place a high value on cultural competence, equality and understanding.
Our facilitators and staff all respect the diverse backgrounds of our families, creating an inclusive environment where every community member feels valued and respected. It is in their nature to create a warm and loving environment where everyone passing by feels a sense of belonging and community within our madrasa.
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DAILY RHYTHM
At Madrasa Dunya we use our own holistic education approach.
We focus on awakening a child's own eccentric motivation by inspiration.
We do this with offering our daily rhythm, inspired by the order of our brain map and the human chakra's.
We try to mimic a natural rhythm that is fulfilling to our daily needs. Our facilitators follow our daily rhythm as an example for the children, like in nature where the cubs play free all day and learn a lot whilst playing.
The parents continue with their daily rhythm and needed life skills and tasks. The children join them naturally, like a monkey and his son cracking peanuts together.
Or cheetahs hunting while their kids are watching from behind the bushes.
We dive through each subject, to have the kids experience it in multiple ways.
Because kids have different needs, we offer all different kind of classes and activities for the kids to choose from or join in with.
In this way everyone can be included,
from those that need more structure and rhythm
to those that need more freedom.
ARRIVE
10 AM - 11 AM
We always start our day with a free walk in/ gathering hour for the whole community. We gather at our garden buffet bar, where everyone can just arrive and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate, accompanied by a morning snack, like hot porridge, fresh/dried fruit and nuts.
10.30 AM UNTILL 11 AM
A half hour before the day starts we have our DEEP DIVE CIRCLE.
During this circle, everyone that is really interested, gathers to dive deep into the subject of the day.
CALCULATE
11 AM - 11.45 AM
During CALCULATE we gather the children for a short morning circle in our hub building/terrace or garden. (On Mondays a special KIDS IDEAS/CONCERNS circle.)
We always start the day with sharing/choosing options or making own plans for the morning activities.
After this we offer different age/interest appropriate math activities (learning Moroccan numbers) or children can do their own/our maths curriculum work.
CREATE
11.45 AM - 12.45 AM
During create we offer a creative activity inspired by the theme of the day.
When needed we divide the group in different ages. Children can also choose to be creative on their own or work on the creative part of any of their projects.
ACTIVE
12.45 AM - 1.30 PM
During active we offer different sportive activities, like: Football, beach games, kickboxing, gymnastics and dancing. Kids can also choose to organize their own activity.
REST & RECHARGE
1.30 PM - 3.15 PM
After an active morning full of deep diving, planning, maths, creating and sports.
Its always good to take a break. We gather at the buffet bar for a lunch buffet. This buffet contains:
Daily soup
Daily warm vegetable salads
Boiled or fried eggs eggs
Home baked spelt bread
Different spreads like, mayonnaise, cheese, jams, & chocolate spread
Raw cut vegetables like, cucumber, tomatoes etc.
*On Mondays we give a Moroccan cooking workshop and serve what we have made, during lunch or afternoon snack
(depending on the kind of dish.)
*On Tuesdays we serve a multi cultural dish instead of the warm salads. (Parents are welcome to come cook a multi cultural dish.)
*On Wednesdays we provide a lunch buffet in the mornings to fill and take lunchboxes,
(you get from us.) We take these with us on our field trips.
(Pasta and rice dish instead of soup.)
*On Thursdays we replace our eggs with a fresh cooked fish dish from the local Souk (market.)
*On (community) Fridays we cook together and serve 3 x per hub, couscous and 3 x per hub, a famous Moroccan party dish instead of the daily lunch.
After lunch and washing our dishes together, we always have 1 hour and 15 minutes FREE PLAY. During FREE PLAY parents are responsible to supervise their own children or pay a facilitator to do so.
During the last 15 minutes of REST & RECHARGE we offer our READING TIME.
GIVE & CARE
3.15 PM - 4.15 PM
During give & care
(our hands on learning time,) we join our team to help where help is needed in the Madrasa.
We have different teams to choose from:
Team Kitchen
Team Garden
Team Build
Team Animals
Team Media/communication
EXPLORE/EXPRESS
4.15 - 5 PM
After FREE PLAY and READING TIME, we gather the kids again for the afternoon circle where we share the options for the afternoon or kids chose to make their own plan. After this we offer different age/interest appropriate writing/language activities (learning Moroccan/Amazigh/Arabic.) Children can also choose to do their own/our writing curriculum work or research/write on/about the topic of the day/own chosen topic/project.
BETWEEN EXPLORE/EXPRESS AND FOCUS/CONNECT WE GATER AT THE BUFFET BAR FOR OUR 15 MINUTE AFTERNOON SNACK TIME WITH MOROCCAN TEA AND A SWEET OR SAVORY SNACK MADE BY TEAM KITCHEN
EXCHANGE/CONNECT
5.15 PM -6 PM
After a short break and afternoon snack with tea, we continue the last part of our day. This time we offer different kind of lessons, games and S.T.E.M. activities. On Tuesdays we have KIDS PROJECTS and on Friday we have COMMUNITY PROJECTS.
CONNECT/REFLECT
5 PM
At the end of the day we all gather again for our closing circle.
This is our closing moment, a time collect what we have made, reflect and share concerns/ideas.
SAMPLE WEEK
BASIC RULES
At Madrasa Dunya we strongly believe that having clear and logic basic rules together with a well designed communication method
(for conflict solving, open equal and fair community communication and decision making.)
Are needed to be able to keep the community thriving and at the same time learning/growing/connecting together from real life situations that just happen, especially when a community exists of families from all over the world with all kinds of different backgrounds, coming going and staying in the community.
Because of this believe, we see our Basic Rules and our communication methods,
(inspired by the C.O.N.S.E.N.T. & GORDON methods.)
As the roots of our Community.
AREA'S
Located in building Dunya, with views over the river.
This area is a place where children can play or function as a study/circles area for ages 4-6/7.
Play & Build
FACILITIES
Located in building Dunya, on the ground floor. This area is our cooking area:
-For the families staying In NOORA/DUNYA
-For our cook Malika and the cooking team to prepare all our meals .
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Community kitchen
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