Phenomenal Learning Put into Practice
Immerse yourself in Finland’s innovative educational approach by exploring phenomenal, multidisciplinary learning. This course emphasizes integrating various disciplines around central themes, fostering holistic development and active societal participation among students. Through lectures, group work, peer learning, and school visits, you’ll gain practical strategies to implement phenomenal learning in your educational context.
What You’ll Learn:
Engage with Finnish pedagogical methods such as the double flip method, environmental education, gamified mathematics, and coding. Experience firsthand how these approaches are applied in classrooms to promote collaboration and transformative learning experiences.
- Understand Finnish multidisciplinary education principles.
- Learn practical teaching strategies from Finnish methods.
- Develop facilitation and presentation skills.
- Explore creating engaging learning environments.
- Discover the Finnish Flip and gamified math.
Course Highlights:
- School Visits: Observe phenomenal learning in action within Finnish classrooms.
- Expert Workshops: Participate in sessions led by experienced Finnish educators.
- Collaborative Projects: Work with peers to develop teaching projects for your school.
- Innovative Methods: Learn about the Finnish Flip and gamified mathematics.
- Cultural Immersion: Experience Finnish educational environments and culture.
This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, enabling you to implement phenomenal learning strategies that enhance student engagement and holistic development.
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Tickets
All tickets includes:
- Event materials
- Certificate of attendance
- School visits
- Admission to all sessions
Standard price
For standard registrations
Group price
Discounted price forgroups of 5 or more
By the end of this course, you will:
- Apply Finnish multidisciplinary education principles in your teaching.
- Implement practical strategies such as the Finnish Flip and gamified math.
- Create engaging and collaborative learning environments.
- Develop facilitation and presentation skills.
- Reflect on and enhance your teaching approaches.
This course is ideal for school management, teachers, special education professionals, and non-teaching staff involved in school education, adult education, and vocational education and training (VET).
With a Master’s thesis on Educational Technology (2016) and extensive international experience, this educator is passionate about lifelong learning, creativity, innovation, and global education. She has worked at the multinational European School of Brussels and contributed to ALO Finland’s digital teacher training courses on Finnish education. Her professional journey spans Finland, England, France, and Belgium, and her research and podcasts have taken her from Alaska to Australia. Notably, she has shared an OECD panel with Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education and Skills. More about her work and research can be explored at ALOFinland.com/community and a short video.
This is a provisional program.
Day 1, Sunday
Afternoon: Arrival.Introduction to the course.
Mix & Mingle: Getting to know each other.
Access self-study materials and begin your learning diary.
Day 2, Monday
09:00 Facilitated discussion based on self-study materials. Presentation: “Finnish Education – What is the Magic Bullet?”
11:00 Lunch.
12:00 Presentation: “Curriculum and Competences.”
Peer learning and reflections.
Continue self-study and learning diary.
Day 3, Tuesday
09:00 Facilitated discussion on self-study materials. Presentation: “Phenomenal Learning – A Multidisciplinary Approach.”
11:00 Lunch.
12:00 Presentation: “Learning Environment – Environmental School… It Takes a Village.”
Group work and reflections. Self-study and learning diary.
Day 4, Wednesday
09:00 Panel discussion/debate based on self-study materials. Student presentations on phenomenal project plans/drafts with peer support and learning.
11:00 Lunch.
12:00 Visit to a school to observe phenomenal learning in action. Self-study and learning diary.
Day 5, Thursday
09:00 Reflections from the school visit. Presentation: “Finnish Flip.”
11:00 Lunch.
12:00 Presentation: “Gamified Maths.” Workshop session. Continue self-study and learning diary.
Day 6, Friday
09:00 Student presentations: Phenomenal learning projects.
11:00 Lunch.
12:00 Peer assessment and facilitated discussions on projects. Self-study and learning diary.
Day 7, Saturday
09:00 Final reflections on the learning journey. Certificates awarded.
11:00 Lunch.
12:00 Optional cultural activities: Explore Helsinki at sites like Allas, Löyly, Lonna, Torni, or Suomenlinna (additional fees apply).
