Empowering Educators: Insights from Finland’s Top Schooling System

Recognise the key elements of the Finnish education system

Finland has a unique educational model, incorporating pedagogy of play and joy in early years, and increasing the responsibility and autonomy of students in later years. This, along with its acclaimed teacher training practices, means it is often looked at as one of the top schooling systems in the world.

On this three-week course from the University of Jyväskylä, you’ll delve into the structural and organisational features of Finnish education.

From daycare centres and schools to higher and adult education, you’ll explore the key elements of Finland’s schooling system to understand what makes it so exceptional.

Explore the pedagogy behind the theoretical principles and practices

You’ll examine the methods of assessment, teaching style, and schooling structure in Finnish schools.

Through this, you’ll learn about the pedagogy that drives the educational principles and practices designed to position students for success.

Delve into the special education support system for learners of different levels

A central driving force of Finnish education is the belief in equal opportunity.

On this course, you’ll be exposed to the support systems offered to teachers as well as those offered to lower-achieving students or learners with special needs. You’ll explore the methods of support and be equipped with skills to utilise them within your own field.

Study with the teaching and education experts at the University of Jyväskylä

With the guidance of the University of Jyväskylä’s experts, you’ll have access to top-tier Finnish educational methodology.

This knowledge from one of the world’s best educational systems will empower you to influence educational thinking and practices for the better.

This course is designed for teachers, ECE personnel, or childcare workers interested in education and educational systems.

It will also be of interest to those developing educational thinking and practices on a personal level or within a school system.

• Learning is an outcome of an active engagement
• Introduction to the course Education in Finland
• Education in Finland and Finnish Education System
• What is Learning?
• Foundations of sustainable education are layed in childhood
• The fundamental elements of Finnish education
• Early childhood education with pre-school lay the basis for formal education system and learning
• Comprehensive school system
• Equal opportunities, empower people to achieve their full potentials
• Radical view on equality
• Educational support and guidance services are multiprofessional teams
• Education is part of a society
• What will you take with you?