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Finland way of teaching


The Finland way of teaching is based on the belief that all students are capable of learning and that education should be enjoyable and engaging. Teachers in Finland focus on developing students critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. They also encourage students to learn at their own pace and to collaborate with their peers.

Here are some of the key features of the Finland way of teaching:

  • Focus on learning by doing: Finnish teachers believe that the best way for students to learn is by doing. They use a variety of hands-on activities and projects in their classrooms.
  • Emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving: Finnish teachers teach students how to think critically and solve problems. They encourage students to ask questions and to explore different solutions.
  • Differentiated instruction: Finnish teachers differentiate their instruction to meet the needs of all learners. They provide students with different levels of support and challenge, as needed.
  • Collaboration: Finnish teachers encourage students to collaborate with their peers. They believe that students learn from each other and that collaboration helps to develop social skills.
  • Play-based learning: Finnish teachers believe that play-based learning is important for young children. They provide students with plenty of opportunities to play and explore. Benefits of the Finland Way of Teaching The Finland way of teaching has been shown to have a number of benefits for students, including:
  • Improved academic achievement: Finnish students consistently perform well on international academic assessments.
  • Increased motivation to learn: Finnish students are more likely to be motivated to learn than students in other countries.
  • Better social-emotional skills: Finnish students have better social-emotional skills than students in other countries.
  • Reduced stress and anxiety: Finnish students have lower levels of stress and anxiety than students in other countries. Overall, the Finland way of teaching is a holistic approach to education that focuses on the whole child. It is a research-based approach that has been shown to be effective in helping students to succeed academically and socially.
"The mission of FIS ECEC is to promote children’s holistic growth, development, and learning in collaboration with guardians. ECEC promotes equality and equity among children and prevents their social exclusion. Knowledge and skills acquired in ECEC strengthen children’s participation and active agency in the society. "