The Global Search for Education: Finnish Math Lessons
May23

The Global Search for Education: Finnish Math Lessons

 “We believe that students need to develop self-confidence and trust in their ability to do math, and it is the solving of real-life, simpler problems that gives them the ability to engage in more difficult, abstract tasks.  Only the procedural understanding acquired in this manner will empower students to solve the test problems.”  — Cecilia Villabona  Research has sought to understand why more boys than girls...

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The Global Search for Education: What Will Finland Do Next?
Jan14

The Global Search for Education: What Will Finland Do Next?

 “Finnish schools are fear-free places where children don’t need to worry about competition, failure or performance that in many countries are fueled by standardized testing.” — Pasi Sahlberg Photo courtesy of Elvi Rista.  Systematic pursuit of children’s wellbeing and happiness in secure environments takes precedence over measured academic achievements in Finnish schools, according to Pasi Sahlberg,...

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The Global Search for Education: Dreams
Dec08

The Global Search for Education: Dreams

    “I see schools as being a place for finding your talent, enriching yourself through being socially attached to one another, and building a healthy personality.” — Pasi Sahlberg  Finnish educator Pasi Sahlberg and Chancellor Stephen Spahn of the Dwight School in Manhattan have big dreams for education.  Sahlberg, the celebrated global reformer and author of newly released (and already in reprint) Finnish...

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