Teach like finland

Finland's educational system was driven by a culture that supports a strong social contract, one the United States currently lacks.

Teach Like Finland – StampinSimple

Phenomenon based learning is a holistic approach to education where students learn through topics and themes rather than subject areas.

Seems pretty clear where we need to start fixing education in the US!

Not sure what all the hype is about Finland's education system? Well, I did some research on it and test-drove it in my classroom. Here's what I found it...

No homework in Finland. Apparently. Via On-line Classes

"In a recent analysis of educational reform policies in Finland, Pasi Sahlberg (2009) describes how since the 1970s Finland has changed its traditional education system 'into a model of a modern, publicly financed education system with widespread equity, good quality, large participation – all of this at reasonable cost' (p. 2). In addition to the gains in measured achievement, there have been huge gains in educational attainment at the upper secondary and college levels." Steady Work: How…

We recently received a package from Finland with an incredible amount of information and goodies, plus a well-written letter by 11 year old Emma!

In a new book, an American teacher in Finland collects the best teaching practices of the world's most lauded school system.

movements xD:

Leah Ruesink | Literacy Coach on Instagram: "🌟Why are students in Finnish schools outperforming students in the U.S. and other countries? (A series, ✨PART 1✨) I was in Finland and a few other Nordic countries this summer visiting schools, curious as to why Finland consistently ranks at the top of PISA (a global educational survey including 37 participating counties). I’ll highlight a few potential reasons- the first is… ▪️Looping! “Instead of teaching a new cohort of students each…

Harvard professor Tony Wagner explains how the nation achieved extraordinary successes by deemphasizing testing

I guess I survive pretty fine with just “hei/moi”, “kiitos” and “anteeksi”. But here’s a bunch that will be useful for beginners!!

10 Fun Facts About Finland for Kids

There's more to Finland than the Finnish Lapland and Northern Lights (though, both of those are pretty amazing!). Learn all about the education and culture of Finland. Find out how you can join other Traveling Teachers in Rovaniemi and Helsinki this winter!