Early 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…
Read MoreEducating for a Sustainable Future 2/3
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 second of three and focuses on considering why climate-related emotions are important,…
Read MoreEducating for a Sustainable Future 1/3
In this post series of three, 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. We concluded that the topic is so important and timely that it deserves its…
Read MoreArctic Pedagogy Study Tour with Australian Teachers
We were thrilled and privileged to host a delegation of 20 Australian teachers in Finland! The Arctic Pedagogy Study Tour combined the enchanting atmosphere of Northern Finland with top-tier educational insights. The purpose of this tour was to showcase the key elements of Finland’s education system while allowing participants to immerse themselves in Finnish pedagogical…
Read MoreFinnish schools are hiring school coaches
In Finland, more support personnel are now being hired in schools with the primary task of reducing absences and absence related problems. Finnish schools are hiring school coaches who help students to come to school and succeed there. For example, in Vantaa, one of Finland’s largest cities, 11 new school coaches have been hired for…
Read MoreDisability-Inclusive Education Study Tour with UNICEF
Team Learning Scoop was happy to start collaboration with UNICEF and get an opportunity to organize a government delegation visit to Finland and Estonia. The delegation of Disability-Inclusive Education Study Tour was coordinated by UNICEF China as the participants represented different provinces and organizations. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Team Learning…
Read MoreArctic Pedagogy Study Tour in Oulu
In late November we welcomed customers from Colorado U.S. to Oulu, Finland to take part of the Arctic Pedagogy Study Tour. Arctic Pedagogy Study Tour combines the Magic of Northern Finland and top-quality pedagogical content. The first day included a visit to Alaranta Primary School in the Municipality of Ii. It is a small and…
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