Posts by Ellimaija
What will you see when visiting a Finnish school with Learning Scoop?
What does a typical school day in a school in Finland look like? Have you dreamed of visiting a Finnish school? We hope that this video gives you glimpses of the school day activities, learning environments, importance of physical activity, teacher collaboration and joy of learning. Join along and welcome to Finland to experience it…
Read MoreThe Finnish Teacher: Podcast interview by TeachPitch
“The data keep on piling up that there is something about Finland and Education”. We had an honor to be part of The TeachPitch Podcast series. Our Pedagogical Director Johanna Järvinen-Taubert is sharing insight to the cornerstones of Finnish education, child-centered pedagogy and ways to reach our ultimate goal, Sustainable Development Goal #4, Quality Education For All. This…
Read MoreFinland through an immigrant’s eyes
Freedom of expression, communication, unleashed creativity, valuing other’s opinion and encouraging dialogues, amongst many other attributes, have featured my university studies in a country that has been dominantly ranking the happiest in the world for several years, and more importantly one of the top countries for higher education studies. I am referring to “Suomi”, Finland.…
Read MoreFinnish Education in Practice webinar was a success! What next?
The take-aways of Finnish Education in Practice webinar are surely countless, yet most or perhaps all of us, have realized at this point that Finnish Education is not a miracle, and if it were, it would not happen perhaps then again, and it might not be applicable elsewhere. Rather, this world reputable system is built…
Read MoreWebinar: Pedagogy and Finnish Education in Practice June 16th
WEBINAR: PEDAGODY AND FINNISH EDUCATION IN PRACTICE What makes Finnish education unique? There are two basic principles which are constantly emphasized by Finnish educational policy makers and educators – collaboration instead of competition and life skills. Join the webinar on June 16th to learn more! 1 hour webinar will be held on 16 June 2021,…
Read MoreFacts About Finnish Education
Finnish education is famous for its excellent learning outcomes and child-centered, stress-free approach. But what else do you know about the Education in Finland? We gathered some Facts about Finnish Education. Did you know all this 😊? Every child in Finland has a subjective right to attend early childhood education and care if the family so wishes.…
Read MoreWho cares about the wellbeing of teachers?
“When teachers are experiencing wellbeing in their work, the whole school has the opportunity to thrive.” Reetta Yrttiaho & Susanna Posio 2021 Finland is known for high respect for our well-educated teachers. Finnish teachers also enjoy exceptionally high autonomy in their work which has given them large latitude to carry out their teaching the best…
Read MoreGrand Opening of Finland Education Shop by Learning Scoop
Why Finland Education Shop? “You should definitely make an online course of this theme!” “Is there a web shop where we can buy these products?” It’s been literally for years that we have heard these comments and questions. While training international education experts around the world and presenting Finnish educational ideas, practices, material, and products,…
Read MoreNo screen time! Survivor week at school focusing on wellbeing
Last week my daughter´s school was having a Survivor week. It means that everyone is encouraged to focus on healthy lifestyle, playing outdoors and spending time with friends and family. The most difficult part is that no screen time is allowed. Smart phones, laptops, play stations and computers are banned for the whole week including watching…
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