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What 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…
Read MoreNew themed study tours for 2018!
Based on customer feedback we have designed 2 new educational Study Tours for 2018 to meet the specific needs of our wonderful customers. Principal Study Tour Our one-week Principal Study Tour program gives visitors an overview of the Finnish education system and role of pedagogical leadership. Themed Study Tour introduces the founding principles in Finnish…
Read MoreLearning Scoop in collaboration with Lapland Hotels
Considering a Study Tour or training course in Tampere, Finland? We are happy to start collaboration with Lapland Hotels in Tampere which offers our customers a chance to experience Lapland in the heart of a city. The centrally located hotel is close to our training premises at the University of Tampere and 141 rooms have…
Read MoreFuture in Education – EGK Conference in Turkey
Greetings from Turkey! Elina Harju from Learning Scoop was invited as a presentator and panelist to join EGK Conference “Future in Education” in Istanbul among other Finnish professional ladies working the field of education. Also Global Teacher Prize Top 10 Finalist Ms. Maarit Rossi Paths to Math – Math Learning Environment and the mother of…
Read MoreInterviewing Finland’s Education Minister
Headmaster Kenneth Vella recently visited schools in Tampere, Finland, a country which has made huge progress in education over the past few years. There, he interviewed the country’s Minister of Education and Culture, Sanni Grahn-Laasonen. Times of Malta published this interview few days ago, read here! “Learning to learn, being able to acquire new skills,…
Read More10 day experience in Bolivia just around the corner
Team Learning Scoop Experts Elina Harju, Ellimaija Ahonen and Jukka Miettunen is very excited and looking forward to a journey to Santa Cruz in Bolivia. The daily newspaper El Dia wrote about the upcoming tour and possibilities for exchanging knowledge and practices between countries. Find out more about the comference and workshops here: 1st Encuentro…
Read MoreLearning Scoop – an official member of Education Finland
Education Finland is a national education export program, offering Finnish educational know-how and learning solutions globally. Education Finland is a part of Finnish National Agency for Education and works within the Team Finland network. Learning Scoop is happy to be part of this great network of opportunities. Education Finland’s overarching goal is to open doors and create opportunities for…
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