Innovative educational methodology
We believe that the educational transformation that this world needs inevitably begins with the individual change of the people who exercise the role of educators. The pillars of conscious education are its eleven dimensions, the spaces and accompaniment. We focus on development as a whole, so that children and teenagers acquire the necessary skills in all areas of the curriculum. Our commitment is that at the age of 18, young people will have a "conscious attitude". That is to say, of a certain mentality towards life that allows them to solve their emotional conflicts and existential problems by themselves, being able to successfully face the new challenges posed by the uncertain future.
What is the educational methodology of the school Terra?
Our pedagogy is inspired by the legacy of great innovative pedagogues such as Maria Montessori, Bernard Aucouturier, Loris Malaguzzi, Arno Stern, Howard Gardner, Herbert Hagstedt, Dylan William and Reggio Emilia, among others… We use an integral and transversal approach that develops both the left and right hemispheres, fostering the cultivation of the body, mind and soul. And all this is based on active methodologies that combine different support strategies, placing children and young people at the centre of their own growth. This process is carried out in a collaborative way, generating rich learning experiences applied to real life. In this way, we promote levels of autonomy corresponding to the possibilities of each person.
Technology
Use technological tools with maturity.
Ecological
To be in harmony with animals and nature.
Entrepreneur
Learn to solve your own problems.
Financial
Manage money responsibly and with integrity.
Artistic
To develop imagination and creativity to the maximum.
Scientific
Cultivate curiosity and critical thinking.
Social
Relating to others with respect and honesty.
Communicative
Knowing how to express oneself fluently and naturally.
Emotional
Adopt a positive attitude towards life.
Corporal
Taking care of the body for health, energy and vitality.
Spiritual
Living with purpose and meaning.
How are learning groups organised?
We are very clear that there are many ways to learn and not just one way to teach. Therefore, at all educational levels we organise the groups in heterogeneous age groups, favouring social cohesion, respect for diversity and participation. As roles change each year, so do the roles that children have within the school. Thus, one year they are the smallest of their group, another year the medium-sized ones, and the third year, the older ones. And in the next cycle they start all over again, constantly having to adapt to a new situation, which increases their flexibility and resilience, as well as their empathy and collaborative spirit. In this way they learn by teaching and teach by learning.
| Stage | Cycles | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Early years Education (seeds) | 1º cycle 2º cycle | 1-2 years 3-5 years | Primary education (sprouts) | 1º cycle 2º cycle | 6-8 years 9-11 years |
| Secondary education (leaves) | 1º cycle 2º cycle | 12-13 years 14-15 years |
| Baccalaureate (fruits) | 16-17 years |
We want to train conscious people
We have developed an exit competency profile which, in addition to honoring the uniqueness of children enhances a number of fundamental values for life.
Our commitment is that at the end of their school years, all young people who leave Terra will enjoy a healthy self-esteem, honor their uniqueness, and know how to empathetically relate to others and contribute much value to society by through a useful, creative and meaningful professional function.
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Conscious education promotes
a new educational paradigm
In Terra we question the old way of conditioning the new generations,
opening ourselves to a much more loving and respectful way of looking at them and accompanying them.
Traditional education
Conscious education
Conscious Education Manifesto
The 10 pillars on which the Terra Escuela Consciente is based
Terra is the school that all of us who are part of this wonderful project would have loved to attend. In turn, we have asked hundreds of children and young people what they think school should be like. And as a summary, we have drawn up this Decalogue of Conscious Education, which summarises the essence of our pedagogical approach.
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Children are seeds
2
The learning coaches are gardeners
3
The school is fertile ground
4
Love is the best fertilizer
5
Happiness is the fruit
6
Education is plural, mixed and personalised
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Learning is born from curiosity
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Learning by doing and experimenting
9
Effort arises from motivation
10
Monitoring is 360º and always constructive
Conscious education for families
In this free online course Terra's founder, Borja Vilaseca, shares 7 keys for families to become the change they want to see in their sons and daughters.
Your free course on conscious education
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Why is Terra an
innovative school?
Innovative architecture
Terra's architecture is versatile, disruptive and innovative. It has different environments equipped with a variety of materials that encourage active and meaningful learning that stimulates creativity and collaboration.
Education for life
At Terra we use the 11 dimensions of conscious education, an integral and meaningful methodology that enables children and young people to learn to be self-reliant in the different areas and dimensions of their lives.
Motivated learning coaches
All members of Terra's pedagogical team have gone through their own process of self-knowledge and personal transformation, which is crucial to accompany children and teenagers in a loving and respectful way.
Happy children
Terra's main objective is that children and teenagers learn to be happy on their own, discover their true purpose and know how to face life's challenges with responsibility, maturity and wisdom.
Active participation
Terra employs holacracy, a horizontal, democratic, decentralised and participatory management system in which everyone in the school can influence decision-making to improve what we do.
