Curriculum Innovation in Estonia and Finland
The course “Curriculum Innovation in Estonia and Finland” focuses on understanding and implementing innovative educational practices from these countries. It covers new curriculum development, adapting learning environments, educational leadership, and sustainable well-being. Participants, including school management and educators, will work on concrete projects to apply in their schools, supported by experienced trainers. The course is held on-site in Tallinn, Estonia, and Helsinki, Finland, over seven days, and includes earning a certificate of active attendance.
What to expect from the course?
- Exposure to Best Practices: Learn innovative educational methods from leading educational systems in Estonia and Finland.
- Hands-On Projects: Work on practical projects to implement new ideas in your own school.
- Expert Guidance: Receive support from experienced trainers to enhance your educational strategies.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with international educators and share insights.
- Certification: Earn a certificate of active attendance, recognizing your participation and learning.
Additional Benefits:
- Cultural Immersion: Experience the educational culture and environments in Estonia and Finland, enhancing your understanding of their systems.
- Innovative Learning Environments: Explore and learn how to create modern, adaptable learning spaces that foster creativity and innovation.
- Sustainable Well-being Practices: Gain insights into integrating well-being and sustainability into the curriculum for a holistic educational approach.
Upskill Your Organization: This course is ideal for school management, teachers, special education teachers and all other non-teaching experts and staff working in school education, adult education and VET
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- Event materials
- Certificate of attendance
- School visits
- Admission to all sessions
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The “Curriculum Innovation in Estonia and Finland” course offers educators practical insights and hands-on projects to implement innovative educational practices, foster sustainable well-being, and create modern learning environments, all while experiencing the educational cultures of Estonia and Finland.
Course Highlights:
School visits
You get to visit schools in Tallinn, and witness what makes the Estonian education as good as it is! Benchmarking other schools to discover the greatness is a great tool for you to start implementing the best practices in your organization.
City tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful medieval Old Town of Tallinn. Explore the cultural and historical landmarks of this vibrant city.
Learn new skills
Increase your knowledge and learn new skills. Our course gives you the opportunity to learn how the top schools do it, and how to use it in your classroom.
The learning outcomes of the “Curriculum Innovation in Estonia and Finland” course include:
- Gaining insights into innovative curriculum design from Estonia and Finland.
- Learning to create and implement adaptable and modern learning environments.
- Enhancing educational leadership skills.
- Integrating sustainable well-being practices into school curricula.
- Applying learned concepts through hands-on projects tailored to participants’ own schools.
Mart Laanpere, Professor at Tallinn University, Estonia
- Position: Head of the R&D Centre for Educational Technology at Tallinn University
- Background: Former mathematics and physics teacher and school principal
- Affiliation: Member of the board of course provider Euneos, Finland
With over 20 years of experience in teacher education and educational technology research, Mart has transitioned from his roles as a mathematics and physics teacher and school principal to focus on advancing digital education. He has significantly contributed to international research projects on mobile technology and social software in education. Currently, he coordinates the training of school teams in the project “Digital Turn towards 1:1 Computing,” funded by Samsung (www.samsungdigipoore.ee), and is recognized as an expert in school digital innovation and change.
Spasia Neshkoska Tsutsuleska, International project coordinator with extensive experience in educational initiatives and global collaborations.
Previously serving as an external expert evaluator for Erasmus+ projects and as an eTwinning ambassador, Spasia has played a significant role in advancing educational projects across Europe. She is also a member of the international jury for Eumind projects and has served as the principal of a vocational school in North Macedonia. Spasia holds a Master’s degree in Education and Globalization from the University of Oulu, Finland, where she honed her skills in international education.
Arto Martikainen, school principal – new learning environments (support rebuilding the school to meet the 21st century skills-based education)
This is a provisional program.
Day 1, Sunday (Helsinki)
15:00 Independent work: Preparing Learning Outcomes and Europass documents
Informal meeting: Welcome to Helsinki, program, and expectations
Day 2, Monday (Helsinki)
9:00 Coffee and welcome
Presentations: New Finnish Curriculum, curriculum reforms, educational leadership, sustainable wellbeing
Presentation of the school: Best practices and new learning environments
School tour
Lunch break
Guest speaker: Finnish good practice
16:30 Coffee & Thoughts + Q & A
Day 3, Tuesday (Helsinki)
9:00 Presentation of the school: Best practices and curriculum challenges
School tour
Lunch break
Workshop: Culture of trust
Round table and/or networking session
16:30 Coffee & Thoughts + Q & A
Day 4, Wednesday (Helsinki)
9:00 Visit to Oodi Library: Community’s free learning space and maker space
11:00 Follow-up to the course
Online evaluation of the course
CERTIFICATES
Follow-up and networking
Day 5, Thursday (Tallinn)
13:00 School visit
15:30 Break
16:00 Workshop
17:00 Walking back to hotel
Day 6, Friday (Tallinn)
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 ( Tallinn)
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)
