Teacher appreciation! NZ and Aussie Principals in Finland
A group of 20 participants visited Learning Scoop and local schools last week. In collaboration with Tours for Teachers we welcomed the 4th group to Tampere this year, which we are extremely humble and happy about! Principal Study Tour participants from New Zealand and Australia expressed keen interest in the practical day-to-day running of a…
Read MoreTrust, wellbeing and fun! Insights from Principal Study Tour
We wrapped up September with an amazing group of New Zealand principals. Days full of joy, laughter, plenty of questions and great discussions! During the program participants were actively discussing with the local comprehensive school principals and vice principals about the responsibilities of a Finnish principal and how to secure teachers´performance as there is no…
Read MoreThere are no free lunches, or are there?
Finland is famous for its comprehensive education system, and one of its standout features is the provision of free school lunches. This initiative, which began in the mid-20th century, has evolved significantly over the decades, reflecting changes in societal values, nutritional science, and educational policies. The Role of School Lunches in Education Beyond nutrition, school…
Read MoreGlimpses of a Principal Study Tour
How is it possible to have another awesome group of principals visiting Learning Scoop and local schools? We welcomed a group from New Zealand to Tampere, Finland in late August. Principal Study Tour kicked off with Introduction to the Finnish Education System which is the foundation for the whole study tour experience. Other topics during…
Read MoreIn Finnish schools, the responsibility for learning lies with the pupil
We had the honor of receiving a group of 23 experts from Malta. The group included school leaders, teachers, and administrative staff, and the Comprehensive Education Study Tour provided takeaways for everyone at the end of the trip. Each day, we visited different locations; modern, traditional, and nature-focused educational institutions, all of which are united…
Read MorePrincipals from Shanghai getting to know Finnish Education
Last month we welcomed a group of principals from Shanghai, China to Tampere, Finland. The headmasters and principals work at private schools of Shanghai World Foreign Language School, one of them in an IB school in China and also Kindergarten staff members were joining the tour. As our visitors were keen on learning about curriculum…
Read MoreInnovations from Finland: The world´s first mobile experimental container TEKLA
The world’s first mobile experimental container TEKLA brings the latest learning innovations to students and teachers. In the Finnish capital Helsinki, a completely new learning space has been developed: the mobile experimental container TEKLA. Learners and teachers can participate in interesting workshops where new learning technologies are being tested. The recently completed experimental container TEKLA meets…
Read MoreFinnish Technology Frontier and Innovations in Education
Last week we welcomed a group of 17 participants from the Education University of Hong Kong. The group included pre-service teachers (Bachelor of Education – Secondary ICT) to learn more about STEAM and Ed Tech in Finnish education as part of their Finnish Technology Frontier and Innovations in Education. Study Tour included a lecture “Introduction…
Read MoreNo school or teacher inspections in Finland!
As striking it may appear, Finland doesn’t have any school inspections or teacher inspection of any form. Quality assurance in Finnish education is based on steering, collaboration and process evaluation instead of controlling. Steering is done through information, support and funding. The system relies on the proficiency and conscientiousness of teachers and other personnel. Local…
Read MoreMentor ry x Learning Scoop: A Glimpse into the Life of Finnish University Students
We at Mentor had the pleasure of hosting a group of teacher students from The State University of New York. Mentor ry is the subject association of Lifelong learning and education students at Tampere University. We spent a morning together discussing Finnish student life. As a warm-up, we played a game of Kahoot with more…
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