Original Best Practices Benchmarking course – only for teacher grades 1-9 (ages 6-15 yrs)
Elevate your educational environment by integrating coaching methodologies that enhance happiness and well-being among students and staff. This course empowers educators to foster a positive school culture, promoting personal growth and improved performance through effective coaching strategies.
What You’ll Learn:
This course offers an in-depth exploration of key educational practices:
- Curriculum Innovation: Understand the frameworks that drive student-centered learning and foster critical thinking.
- Inclusive Education: Learn strategies to support diverse learners, ensuring equitable access to quality education.
- Digital Integration: Discover how technology is seamlessly incorporated into classrooms to enhance learning outcomes.
- Teacher Professional Development: Explore continuous improvement models that empower educators.
- Community Engagement: Examine the collaboration between schools, families, and communities in supporting student success.
Course Highlights:
- School Visits: Observe classrooms in Helsinki and Tallinn, witnessing innovative teaching methods in action.
- Expert Lectures: Gain insights from leading educators, including Dr. Mart Laanpere, Professor at Tallinn University, and Petri Ilmonen, Chair of the Board at Language High School of Helsinki.
- Interactive Workshops: Participate in sessions designed to translate observed best practices into actionable strategies for your own classroom.
- Cultural Experiences: Engage in activities that provide a deeper understanding of Finnish and Estonian cultures, enriching your educational perspective.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with international peers to share experiences and build professional relationships.
This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring you can immediately implement innovative strategies in your educational setting.
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- Participate in tailored workshops
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- Event materials
- Certificate of attendance
- School visits
- Admission to all sessions
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By the end of this course, you will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the educational systems in Finland and Estonia.
- Identify and adapt best practices to enhance your own teaching methodologies.
- Develop strategies to integrate technology effectively into your curriculum.
- Implement inclusive education techniques to support all learners.
- Foster stronger community involvement in your school’s educational activities.
This course is specifically designed for teachers of grades 1–9 (ages 6–15) who are eager to learn from the educational successes of Finland and Estonia and apply these insights to their own teaching contexts.
A professor at Tallinn University, Estonia, and Head of its R&D Centre for Educational Technology, he has a background as a mathematics and physics teacher and school principal. For over 20 years, he has been active in teacher education and educational technology research, contributing to international projects on mobile technology and social software in education. As a board member of Euneos, Finland, he also coordinates the “Digital Turn towards 1:1 Computing” project, funded by Samsung, and is an expert in school digital innovation and change.
With extensive experience in education and leadership, this course leader has been shaping learning environments since 1994. As CEO and Principal of TRYcamps Kielikoulu oy and a Neuropsychological Coach, they bring a wealth of expertise to the field. Having taught English for over two decades and authored 25 books on educational technology, his focus is on creating innovative, inclusive learning experiences. As a trainer for Finland’s National Board of Education and an experienced speaker at international conferences, he is committed to advancing education through courses that blend practical skills with cutting-edge teaching methods, including those in special education and AI.
This is a provisional program.
Day 1, Sunday
12:00 Prepare your Europasses
13:30 Plan introduction: what to tell about your school, curriculum, and pedagogical approach
15:30 Optional sightseeing tour of Helsinki (walking tour)
18:00 Welcome Dinner
Day 2, Monday
9:30 Welcome to Finland: Introduction to Finland & the course (Mr. Petri Ilmonen)
- Get to Know Each Other!
- The Pisa Studies and/or The Basics of the Finnish School System
12:00 Lunch break
13:00 Parallel Sessions:
- Guided tour of Varia College (Ms. Julia Eloranta)
- The Basics of the Finnish School System (Mr. Petri Ilmonen)
15:00 Coffee break
15:30 ICT in my Teaching – Sphero balls and MakeyMakey coding (Mr. Antti Erola)
- Download Sphero EDU app for coding and playing with the Spheros
16:00 Workshop: Personal or team time for notes, diaries, & talks
Day 3, Tuesday
9:00 Visit to School A or School B
- Wellbeing at school and anti-bullying program
11:45 Lunch break
13:00 Thoughts about the school visits + Q&A
14:00 The Basics of the Finnish School System continues (Mr. Petri Ilmonen)
15:00 Coffee & Workshop: Team talks and networking – “present your own school”
16:00 Workshop: Personal or team time for notes, diaries, & talks
Day 4, Wednesday
9:00 Visit to School C: How to transform an old school into a new one (renovation & pedagogical approach)
11:30 Thoughts about the school visits + Q&A
15:15 Take a ferry to Tallinn, Estonia (recommended Eckerö Line boat)
Day 5, Thursday
13:00 School visit
15:30 Break
16:00 Workshop
17:00 Walking back to hotel
Day 6, Friday
9:30 School visit
12:00 Lunch
13:00 School visit
15:00 Break
15:30 Evaluation and feedback session
17:00 Free time
Day 7, Saturday
10:00 Meeting with Mart in front of the Old Town Hall (Raekoja plats)
10:10 Guided tour in the Old Town
12:00 Final reflections
13:00 Suggested visits to educational museums of Tallinn (optional)
