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Less is More in Finnish education

Finnish education is famous for its “Less is More” principle. In Finland pupils have less schooldays a year, less lessons in a school day, spend less hours at school, get far less homework (but they do get some, don’t belive the staggering headlines!) etc. than pupils in most other countries.

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Sustainability is the new Black

Sustainable Development Goals – does it ring a bell? If you’re a development worker, campaigner or a hard-core follower of international affairs this might not be news to you. Most of the world hasn’t got a clue. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seem like a continuation of the United Nations Millennium

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Give back this Christmas!

Education gives children information and skills and improves the income of families. An educated child is likely as an adult to ensure that their own children receive an education. In our work, we improve day care centres, schools, teaching material and the quality of teaching and early childhood education. We

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The focus needs to be on kids – always

I had a chance to spend some full but fruitful days in New York and New Jersey are in USA few weeks ago. Visiting many private schools, universities and institutions gave more understanding of current situation and challenges schools, principals and teachers are facing in USA. I also had an

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Facts and findings about Special classes

This summer, one Study Tour participant decided to take a field trip to a faraway place to learn about the most successful and efficient school system in the world.  Mr. Rickbeil from Maryland, USA wanted to see how a different culture educates their kids.  This time he reflects facts and

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Less is more – a point of view from USA

This summer, one Study Tour participant decided to take a field trip to a faraway place to learn about the most successful and efficient school system in the world.  Mr. Rickbeil from Maryland, USA wanted to see how a different culture educates their kids.  He wanted to learn from Finnish

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Thank you Kingdom of Bahrain for Educational visit in Finland

In cooperation with Council for Creative Education a delegation from Kingdom of Bahrain visited Finland last week. Hands on experience of various creative methods and activities as an actual Finnish classroom through workshops. Learning Scoop´s expertise covered also topic as Vocational excellence – How to achieve in sustained manner?    Thank you everyone

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How we work?

Do you want to hear more about us and about some basic ideas which funcion as driving force? Scooping The basic idea behind Learning Scoop’s business is simple. The aim is to scoop up the best practices in Finnish education and refine them to serve the needs of international clients.

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