Learn why and how Finnish students rank on top
According to the international PISA study, Finnish students are the best in the world in reading, math and science. Due to wide international interest, the Finnish National Board of Education will organize conferences on the Finnish education system.
Finland once again came out on top in the OECD’s latest PISA study of learning results among 15-year olds, with especially high performances in mathematics, science, mother tongue and problem solving. Due to wide international interest, the Finnish National Board of Education will again present conferences on the Finnish education system in relation to the PISA studies. The seminars include:
Finland in PISA studies - Factors contributing to the results, October 10-11, 2005
Finland in PISA studies - Supporting learning and welfare in basic education, December 8-9, 2005
The seminars will give participants insight into the Finnish basic education system with emphasis on special needs education and student welfare. Those in attendance will also hear and see best practices, hear distinguished speakers and visit a school.
Other topics include:
- the structure and administration of the Finnish education system
- the role of curriculum
- early intervention
- special needs education
- student welfare and multi-professional approach
- teacher training and support
The seminars are targeted towards central stakeholders in education and student welfare, such as policy makers and school management staff, representatives of teacher’s unions and associations of principals, teacher trainers, and researchers and experts in special needs education and student welfare at schools.
Admissions for the first seminar are under way and will be accepted through September 9 on a first come first serve basis. The cost of the seminar is 345 Euros.
For further questions, please contact Ms. Anita Varsa
Training and Consultancy Unit, Finnish National Board of Education
P.O. Box 380, FI-00531
Helsinki, Finland
Tel. +358 9 7747 7690
Email: [email protected]
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