Giving back this Christmas – Season´s Greetings!
Here in Northern Hemisphere we are having Winter Solictice today marking the day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year. It means that Christmas and end of year is just around the corner. It´s time to relax and enjoy the days with beloved ones. Well deserved. We wanted to…
Read MoreInnovation Institute: Focusing on the Finnish Line – Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice
The 5th annual Pine Crest School Innovation Institute Conference will be taking place in April 15th – 16th 2018 in Florida, USA. Learning Scoop Experts Elina Harju and Johanna Järvinen-Taubert as Keynote Speakers will be sharing our knowledge regarding The Finnish school system and teaching practices. Participants will learn from Finnish education experts about their…
Read MoreEarly Childhood Education and Care Study Tour Video with Feedback
It is our pleasure to share with you some comments and feedback from our wonderful study tour participants. Great learning outcomes indeed! Thank you so much, it was so lovely to meet you all and spend unforgettable days together – pure joy of learning! More information and Early Childhood Education and Care Study Tour dates…
Read More1st Encuentro pedagógico – innovar en educacion es posible – Finlandia sabe como saberlo! Video available now
What happened during Roadshow in Bolivia? A wonderful after movie has been released. We are so pleased with the terrific feedback we have received and the way participants will continue promoting learning. Many thanks once again to project team, our International Representatives and all volunteers for making this possible! The video is mainly in Spanish.
Read MoreServices on the wheels in Ukraine – Learning Scoop as one of the European Experts
On November 30, the very first in Ukraine Mobile Administrative Service Centre began operating in Slavuta сommunity. A specially equipped vehicle with workstations for two administrators and places for three visitors provides 80 types of services in the remote villages and settlements. This model, proven successful in European countries, is an absolute novelty for Ukraine.…
Read MoreFinland 100 years
Happy Independence Day, Finland! The whole world will light up in blue and white for Finland’s 100th anniversary today. The Colosseum in Rome, Adelaide Town Hall in Australia, Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro and the Niagara Falls in Canada are among the objects donning Finland’s national colors, white and blue, on Wednesday December…
Read MoreWhat is pedagogical leadership?
Finnish schools are led and managed exceptionally well. It is the principals and headmasters who lay the foundation for equality and trust in Finnish schools. It is those people who make sure that teachers and students can perform at their best and achieve outstanding results. This article describes the Finnish idea of pedagogical leadership and…
Read MoreWith small steps and together
This year I have been privileged to meet educational people all around the world. The story and practises of Finnish education are often rather far from the reality of the other countries. For example, the importance of play, respect of individual child, co-operation instead of competition, real life connection of learning content, respect and autonomy…
Read More1000 participants involved with Finnish Education Roadshow in Bolivia
What a wonderful educational tour we had in Bolivia! 1st Encuentro pedagógico – innovar en educacion es posible – Finlandia sabe como saberlo! Roadshow promoting Finnish education, pedagogy and innovations gathered nearly 1000 teachers, stakeholders, partners, parents, principals, EdTech professionals, Kindergarten teachers, pedagogical advisers, directors and other participants in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Themes of the…
Read MoreCity of Tampere among the TOP 10 finalists of European Capital of Innovation
Learning Scoop is pleased to have its hub in one of the most innovative cities in Europe, Tampere. The city of Tampere took part of contest for the European Capital of Innovation Award 2017. The competition searched for cities that have innovative ideas to improve the quality of urban life and for getting citizens more…
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