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Researcher finds that many Finnish teachers choose to work in schools in disadvantaged areas and are happy to stay
What motivates teachers to work in schools serving socioeconomically disadvantaged communities? And how can a publicly funded education system support both teachers and students? Finland is often recognised for its commitment to educational equity and equal opportunities in education. A recent report by Yle News, based on research led by Sonja Kosunen, Professor of General…
Read MoreA Week Full of Wonder: Australian Educators Discover Finnish Education
Once again, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of Australian education professionals to Finland for a study tour organised by Learning Scoop in collaboration with Tours for Teachers. Throughout the week, our guests explored the Finnish education system through visits to a variety of schools and early childhood education centres, alongside inspiring expert…
Read MoreTrue Equity: Finnish Commitment to Responsive Policy
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 to round out my experience.…
Read MoreViajes de estudio – Bajo el mismo sol
Se dice que los finlandeses son muy tímidos, no hablan mucho ni encomian sus logros, viven la mitad del año sin luz o calor en un punto extremo del mundo. Sin embargo, y según una nueva investigación, Finlandia es uno de los países más felices del mundo. Cómo lo explican? El secreto es la Educación.…
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