21st century skills – Part 3: Taking care of oneself and managing daily life A core principle of Finnish education model is to support students’ growth as individuals, enhance skills necessary for… Read more
21st century skills – Part 2: Cultural competence, interaction, and self-expression A core principle of Finnish education model is to support students’ growth as individuals, enhance skills necessary for… Read more
Unlocking the secrets of 21st century skills: 7 skills – 7 posts A core principle of Finnish education model is to support students’ growth as individuals, enhance skills necessary for… Read more
4 Key characteristics of teachers – Teacher profile We are often asked what makes the teachers in Finland so highly skilled and what are the secrets behind one... Read more
Pedagogical plan – The foundation for development in Finnish schools Every school must have the necessary planning done – curriculum, academic plan and pedagogical plan. All of which serve… Read more
Digitalization of traditional education – teachers as innovators and developers The children of the 21st century have grown up with the internet being an essential part of their lives. Rather... Read more
How to use games in the classroom? For centuries games have been used as a part of learning. Chess was used for teaching strategic thinking and card... Read more
Why should we teach empathy? The human capacity for empathy is a defining factor for the success of the human race, said American philosopher Martha... Read more
EdTech is all about engaging learners Technology has been an essential part of the Finnish education system for over two decades now. The early days of... Read more
Five strengths of Finnish vocational education and training 1) Working Life Is Undergoing Changes Globally and We Are Ready! “The youth must be prepared for the jobs of... Read more
Guest blog: Can your preschool continue supporting the children during the covid-19 outbreak? The challenge All over the world, coronavirus is tearing children’s lives apart when the familiar childcare centers go… Read more
Project Dololearn: a Finnish-Namibian education collaboration Polar Partners teamed up with The University Properties of Finland Ltd (SYK), Dololo Operations and a group of experts to... Read more
