Posts Tagged ‘school’
Researching Finland – from book to practice
This summer, one Study Tour participant decided to take a field trip to a faraway place to learn about the most successful and efficient school system in the world. Mr. Rickbeil from Maryland, USA wanted to see how a different culture educates their kids. This time he reflects how he got fascinated about Finland and…
Read MoreWhat if trust was the starting point?
What would you think if I gave you an argument that trust is the starting point of leadership? In Finnish school system trust is one of the biggest values. The whole educational system is based on trust. Parents trust the school system, politicians trust education providers, education providers trust principals, principals trust their teachers, teachers…
Read MoreWorld’s Best National Curriculum
Why to reform a well-functioning system? “Content of teaching, pedagogy and school practices should be reviewed and renewed in relation to the changes in the operating environment.” (Finland’s National Board of Education) We have a new national core curriculum in Finland! Schools started to use the renewed curriculum in August this year for grades 1-6. …
Read MoreFacts and findings about Special classes
This summer, one Study Tour participant decided to take a field trip to a faraway place to learn about the most successful and efficient school system in the world. Mr. Rickbeil from Maryland, USA wanted to see how a different culture educates their kids. This time he reflects facts and findings around highly popular special…
Read MoreGender equality in basic education in Finland
Educational equality is a key premise of Finnish basic education. But what about gender equality in schools? Are girls and boys equal? Are they treated in the same way? Is there room for gender diversity? How gender equality is seen in textbooks and other materials? The Finnish National Board of Education has published a…
Read MoreMaking sense – thinking skills
I read an interesting article written by three ladies: Ms Irmeli Halinen, Ms Minna Harmanen and Ms Paula Mattila. They are discribing the Curriculun reform in Finland specially focusing the question: why Finland is Introducing Multiliteracy in Teaching and Learning. You can read the whole article here. In the Finnish Core Curriculum, the objectives for…
Read MoreEmpowered by nature and art
Finnish summer is short and intensive. We enjoy of it fully. What a power sun, warm and light have! Only people who have longed for it can really appreciate it. We fill us up with summer. Nature is always near in Finland. One can easily find a lake shore or forest. We have fresh air…
Read MoreTrustfully?
After some days in Finland, normally about 3 days, we start to talk with foreign teachers and education developers about TRUST. Trust is built in our systems. It is very important part of our culture. We trust our children, teachers and principals. Teachers trust their students and students their teachers. Principal trusts and respects his/her teacher…
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