fólksnám
Fólksnám is an Icelandic term that translates to "people's education" or "popular education." It refers to a broad educational movement and philosophy that emphasizes learning outside of traditional formal institutions, often focusing on practical skills, social justice, and community empowerment. Fólksnám has historically been closely linked to the folk high school movement (þjóðháskólar) that emerged in Iceland in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
These folk high schools were established to provide educational opportunities for young people who had limited
The fólksnám philosophy extends beyond formal schools to encompass various forms of informal learning, adult education,