Nature and Well-Being: The Finnish Formula for a Happier Life
For the eighth year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world. While there are many reasons behind this impressive achievement – such as a strong social safety net, excellent education, and low corruption, one factor also stands out: the deep and meaningful connection Finns have with nature. Nature as…
Read MoreThe Mystery Train escape game teaches children the basics of coding in Finland
The Finnish national broadcasting company Yle has created the Mystery Train game, which teaches coding logic and artificial intelligence. The game is primarily intended for 11–16-year-olds, but older gaming enjoyers can also have fun with it. Computational thinking plays a vital role. In the Mystery Train game the players need to solve the mystery of…
Read MoreStudent-teachers from SUNY Oneonta, US in Finland
It was our privilege to welcome 3rd batch of student-teachers from SUNY Oneonta, US to Tampere Finland last week. Our collaboration has started in 2023 and once again we were happy to organize a study abroad program for enthusiastic future teachers. The group was led by two faculty members from School of Education, SUNY Oneonta.…
Read MorePrimary teachers from Lithuania on a Study Tour in Finland
A couple of weeks ago we welcomed a big group of primary school teachers from Lithuania to get to know Finnish Education practices and also dive deeper in the field of phenomenon-based learning and multi-disciplinary education from many different perspectives. We examined the topic through the Finnish curriculum, workshops, and school visits. This group was…
Read MorePrincipals and Educators in Finland with Tours for Teachers
In late April we hosted a group of 20 principals and teachers from New Zealand and Australia in Tampere, Finland. One of the leading questions was why Finnish schools are among the best in the World and how is the school of the future like? This program focused on curriculum, inclusive education and student wellbeing,…
Read MoreSecondary teachers from Lithuania exploring what is phenomenon-based learning
In early April we welcomed a big group of secondary school teachers from Lithuania to get to know Finnish Education practices and also dive deeper in the field of phenomenon-based learning and multi-disciplinary education from many different perspectives. We examined the topic through the Finnish curriculum, workshops, and school visits. Our guests noticed that there…
Read MoreEarly Childhood Education Study Tour in collaboration with Tours for Teachers
In April we were privileged to have a wonderful group of Early Childhood Education experts by Tours for Teachers from Australia! We were so happy to have such an active and enthusiastic group of visitors. The tour gave visitors an overview of the Finnish education system and early childhood education as an integral part of…
Read MoreReading to dogs helps people learning to read and with learning difficulties
In Finland, over 150 reading dogs have been trained to assist readers and students with learning difficulties in libraries and universities. The purpose of a reading dog is to be a calm listener who does not judge the reader for mistakes. This lowers the threshold for reading aloud and therefore helps in strengthening the reading…
Read MoreEducation in Finland Study Tour
Early April we welcomed 10 American educators and 1 from Belgium to Tampere Finland. Learning Scoop organized an inclusive Education in Finland Study Tour where participants had the opportunity to become familiar with the Finnish education system at all levels and explore the factors influencing its success from early childhood education to higher education. On…
Read MoreEducating for a Sustainable Future 3/3
In this post series, we explore the teaching of sustainability education in schools, aiming to enhance the well-being of both present and future generations, even in times of uncertainty. Our insights are informed by quality research from various universities. This post is the final one and focuses on considering how families could support the transition…
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