The Finnish Way of Learning

This Masterclass on the Finnish way of learning is hosted by Derek Bartels, HundrED Country Lead and Director of Innovation & Technology for the Lutheran Education System of Schools in Qld Australia and Kim Powell Education Lead - Innovation for Lutheran Education Vic, NSW and Tas.

This session would involve a guided discussion between Finnish and Australian Educators and Students to highlight the Finnish Ways of Schooling and Learning. Some of the themes and topics to be explored-

• The week in the life of a teacher in Helsinki
• What does learning look like for student
• Schooling in Finland has fewer state tests
• How does Culture and Community Impact Education?
• How is the City a Learning Environment?
• Helsinki has the best worst schools - what is meant by that?
• The Myths and Facts about Finland’s Education
• Transdisciplinary learning
• What is Phenomena Based Learning
• Parents support of schooling and Learning in Finland
• The importance of Nature and Play.