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01.11.2019, Learning Scoop

“Culture is defined as the learned beliefs, values, rules, norms, symbols, and traditions that a group of people shares. The group that shares these qualities makes them unique“ (Northouse 2007, Leadership theory and practice). According to the national core curriculum in Finland, the school culture plays a key role in…

26.10.2019, Learning Scoop

I have been teaching almost 20 years, most of the time at the same school, the Atala school. It is a primary school in a suburb with a lot of forests around. I have been teaching all grades (1-6) and all subjects. I love the fact I have a possibility…

11.10.2019, Learning Scoop

  Visit Finland is a national authority owned by Finnish Government and it has an active role in promoting international travel to Finland. Visit Finland organized an “Authentic Finnish Educational Travel Product” contest, and we were honored to receive the first prize in the category of professional programs for teachers.…

09.09.2019, Learning Scoop

Visit Finland organized a competition “Authentic Finnish Educational Travel Product” and the top products have now been selected. In the category of professional programs, the first prize went to Learning Scoop! According to jury the quality of this product lies in experienced experts of Finnish education. On top of that…

03.09.2019, Learning Scoop

Principal’s work all over the world is busy and every principal is trying to be more efficient and hoping to save time. Save time from administrative paper work and clumsy ICT-solutions that still exist a lot. Time saved can be used for more valuable issues like pedagogical leadership and supporting…

27.08.2019, Learning Scoop

Learning Scoop is organizing four different, yet exquisite study tours in Finland in November 2019 to meet the different needs of the different professional groups:   Principal Study Tour November 4th – 8th of November 2019 Principal study tour is a unique opportunity for principals to get to know about…

20.08.2019, Learning Scoop

Some of you might share with me that when you have been in the teaching profession for long enough, it is a bit of a challenge to turn off ‘professional mode’ when away from the workplace. Every now and then in my free time, I catch myself observing children’s play,…

12.08.2019, Johanna Järvinen-Taubert

We get a lot of visitors from different countries, who are seeking new ideas and inspiration from Finland. Finland is known to have created a very unique and original education system that has managed to combine stress-free and learner-centered approach with excellent learning results. Therefore it is natural that our…

12.08.2019, Johanna Järvinen-Taubert

Learning Scoop Latin America representative, Beatriz Arze, performed in a radio program “Business Frequency” in Bolivia last Friday. The program is part of a Bolivian Business Magazine, and it is specialized in economy and business. Since education is closely tied to economic growth, societal development, business environment and people’s wellbeing,…

16.07.2019, Learning Scoop

In May 2019 eighteen students from the University of Duquesne came over to Finland for a three week long Maymester period held by Learning Scoop. This was not only the first Maymester period held together by Learning Scoop and Duquesne University but it was the beginning of co-operation between Mentor…

01.07.2019, Learning Scoop

Summer holidays have finally begun for most families and children in Finland! Most daycare centres are closed and families enjoy their quality time together! My two next-door neighbours aged 4 and 5 years shared what they would be doing in coming weeks. One of them was going to a summer…

24.06.2019, Learning Scoop

A teacher stands in the front of the classroom and talks. Students are listening, maybe taking notes. After the lecture students write their notebooks and fill out exercises. Sounds familiar? This model of teaching where a teacher pours information and pupil´s role is just to listen and sit still,  is…

07.06.2019, Learning Scoop

This is a question our users often get asked by their students after a Seppo lesson. When teachers choose to use games in teaching, in the best case, it’s a game changer also for their students learning. Students’ instant engagement and eagerness to play are just some of the benefits…

24.04.2019, Learning Scoop

This past January I had the joy of visiting Finland to learn more about equity in Finnish schools as part of my undergraduate thesis research. I was lucky enough to be hosted by Johanna of Learning Scoop, and spend a day touring a school and speaking with students and teachers…

15.04.2019, Learning Scoop

Each year in April, I spend one week interviewing teenagers (and their guardians) who want to apply for a class of flexible basic education. Only 12 of them will be qualified although every applicant would need and deserve to get in. Who are these kids and what is this class…