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| Otterupgaarden’s working philosophy is mostly based on dialectic pedagogy, though there is also an element of Howard Gardner’s theories ( the many intelligences)
We also draw our inspiration from philosophers such as Gruntvig, Hegel, Leontjef, Wigotsky Dialectic is one of the oldest principles written down by Plato in 400 b.c. Behind this principle is the idea that no one individual has the patent to the truth, but through reflection and discussion there comes a practical agreement which is workable for all. (the fundamentals of a Democratic approach) Dialectic means according to the Danish dictionary, (translated) Quote: "the art or method of going to the roots of a problem by drawing forward and out the subjects various angles, discussion or the art of discussion, the ability to bring forth a solid condition of reality or to argue for, with a sharp and clear logic". These working practises and principles are broadly incorporated in Otterupgaarden’s daily life. They are keenly encouraged by both clients and staff and they enrich our institute’s goals.
The present users groups: Production and workshop Users Users, who do not wish to be placed outside, as a primary offer Users with a mild form of physical or mental handicap which does not demand specialised staff support Users who function normally socially and only have a small handicap and can work in a workplace where the staff are called to tackle small problems Users who can participate in a working environment and take on work projects after short training, and can afterwards continue independently taking into consideration relevant pauses and breaks according to the users ability Users who are able to be in a large working area and at the same time flexible enough to work in small and large groups. Activity Users Users who have more need for personal support than production users Users who have social or behavioural problems who on occasion demand personal support Users who have social or behavioural problems which on occasion demand personal support. Users who often come into small conflicts and have a need for personal support/or have a need for a varied change of environment Users, where limited movement is a problem because of their handicap. Such users can function with a normal intellect but are severely limited physically. They demand personal support, for example to go to the toilet, or for a tour
Day Centre Users Users who in periods demand specialised trained support to reach a more socially acceptable Level Users who have a potential to develop further and can be placed amongst the activity users Users which demand an extra amount of personal support, grounds being a more pronounced physical or mental handicap Organisations governmental department It is now accepted that we belong technically as an organisation under the employment department of the Danish government, though we still close relationship with the social department. Now we have an opportunity with these partnerships to create a coherent coordination of the Users needs, such as educational/ work/ housing and recreational. Under the Danish Law our organisation is connected to the service Law §§ 103 |
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