Presentation of Finnish education system in Reform Symposium 2011 by Timo Ilomäki and Aki Puustinen.

1. Welcome to presentation of Finland Education System Reform Symposium 2011 Pictures: Artteacher Tarja Pitkänen

2. SpecialThanks Vicky Loras Shelley Terrel

6. Finnish national coordinators of entrepreneurship and social media network

7. Teamteachers in entrepreneurshipstudies

8. Entrepreneurs of TeamFactory Ltd

9. Three yearproject in Russiaeducationtraining for teachers

10. #finnedchat and blog with otherFinnishcolleagues

12. Basic EducationCurriculum:Mission Opportunitypersonalgrowth, learning and development of healthyself-esteem Knowledge and skills in life Furtherstudies Involvedcitizens Culturalidentity Lifelonglearning

13. Picture http://bit.ly/q4jW1t Sanna Siurua

14. Jukka Manninen, Principal ofelementaryschool in Lahti Strongbasics of skills of thinking, learning, writing and maths. Co-operationbetweenteachers and amongstudents Teachingkids in differentgroupsregarding of subjects and studentsskills Support of specialeducationteachers

15. @jmanninen Teachers have good knowledgement of all kids in school Well educated teachers Using new technology like smartboards and web tools Active co-operation with parents

16. Equalopportunities Free of charge (including instruction, school materials, school meals, health care, dental care, commuting, special needs education and remedial teaching). Offers everybody equal opportunities for education

17. Significance of education in society Finnish society strongly favours education and the population is highly educated by international standards Education is appreciated and there is a broad political consensus on education policy. “Centralisedsteering – localimplementation” (FromMinister of Education)

18. Competentteachers Teachers are highly qualified and committed Master’s degree is a requirement Teacher education includes teaching practice Teaching profession is very popular in Finland Principal Jari Kinnula Singing ”Goodnightsong In ournightschool)

19. Principal Esa Kukkasniemi on Vicky Lorasblog “As a principal I have the opportunity to discuss things with people, learn from others and then put it all together in a new form in my own school. I admire teachers a lot. I respect their professional and personal skills. I see myself as a coach or as a playmaker who tries to make the teachers find their strengths and make them shine”

20. Trust is everything

21. Close relationship between teachers and students

22. Autonomy of teachers Freedom and hugeresponsibility Goal are set in national curriculum, but is up local school and teachers together decide the way achieve goals

23. A student-oriented, active conception of learning Schoolwork and education is based on a conception of learning that focuses on students' activity and interaction with the teacher Co-operation with other students and new learning environments

24. Pasi Sahlberghttp://www.educationnews.org/ed_reports/157152.html “Indeed, quality of life, overall well-being, and happiness are important criteria when teachers and schools decide whether their individuals or organizations have performed well or not. Artistic and cultural achievements are seen in most of our schools as the main indications of being an educated individual”

25. The Future of the Finnish Phenomenon @esa_kukkasniemi Strenghts: University level teacher education Committed teachers Wide pedagogical freedom Weaknesses: Teachers' poor ICT skills Opportunities: New learning environments, open learning materials Threats: Too massive schools/classes Lacking behind in ICT technology and teachers' knowledge

26. Thanks for joining us!

27. Moreinformation Timo Ilomäki ilomakitimojuhani@gmail.com @ilotimo Aki Puustinen apuustin@gmail.com @apuustin #finnedchat http://finnedchat.blogspot.com/