Thursday, March 24, 2011

What’s the secret to Finland’s success in education?

Finland’s educational system is sought after by many countries and governments. Their children spend the least amount of time in the classroom, yet their test score averages are high.

A relaxed school environment, no transition between middle and high school, and blended classrooms where children of all skill levels are in one class are a few differences that Finnish schools have. Their focus is on the “whole child” education that we in early childhood try to offer in quality early childhood programs.

So what is the country’s secret? Good teachers and trust is all it takes. Click here to read the whole article and watch related videos, Why do Finland’s schools get the best results?, on the BBC website.

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