About the course
Benchmarking is the process of setting measurable learning standards to evaluate and enhance educational quality. This course offers participants the opportunity to observe the Finnish education system on-site, engage with local educators, and explore innovative educational practices that contribute to Finland’s success in education.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Gain firsthand experience by visiting Finnish schools and engaging with teachers.
Understand quality planning, special needs education, and ICT integration in Finnish schools.
Analyze and compare classroom environments and teaching methods in Finland with those in their home countries.
Course Content
This course provides an in-depth look at the Finnish education system while allowing participants to compare and adapt best practices to their own educational contexts. The experience will help educators improve teaching strategies, learning environments, and student outcomes through benchmarking.
Morning Session
- Welcome and course introduction
- Key principles of the Finnish education system
- Discussion: What makes Finnish education unique?
Afternoon Session
- Interactive session: Comparing Finnish and participants’ home education systems
• Group activity: Setting benchmarking goals for the school visits
Morning Session
- Visit to a Finnish primary school
- Classroom observations: Teaching methods, student engagement, and learning environment
Afternoon Session
- Meeting with school teachers and staff for professional exchange
• Discussion on curriculum design, student assessment, and teacher autonomy
Morning Session
- Observing inclusive education and support systems in Finnish schools
- Case studies on individual learning plans and special education strategies
Afternoon Session
- Roundtable discussion: How to implement Finnish approaches in different education systems
• Workshop: Designing inclusive classroom strategies
Morning Session
- Observing how technology supports education in Finnish schools
- Hands-on session: ICT tools used in Finnish classrooms
Afternoon Session
- Workshop: Developing a digital learning strategy for your school
• Discussion on best practices and challenges in ICT integration
Morning Session
- Creating learning portfolios based on school visits and experiences
- Identifying key takeaways and possible applications in participants’ home countries
Afternoon Session
- Open discussion: Action plans for implementing new strategies
• Course evaluation and feedback
