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Associations Between Executive Functions, Physical Activity and Sedentary Time: A Multi-Methodological Pilot Study on Children Aged 5–7 Years

Early childhood is a critical period of cognitive development, during which children build the foundational skills for future learning, behavior, and emotional regulation. During this critical stage, both cognitive and physical activities play a key role in supporting brain development. The study titled “Associations of Executive Functions with Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Children […]
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01
Jul
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The Power of Networks: A Driving Force in the Internationalisation of Vocational Education – The Finnish Example

In the 21st century, vocational education is no longer confined within national boundaries. A successful vocational training program today must equip learners not only with technical skills but also with global competencies—such as working in multicultural environments, mastering foreign languages, and adapting to rapidly evolving job markets. In this transformation, one element plays a quietly […]
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16
Jun
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Main Elements of Quality Management in Education and ECEC

This publication by the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC) aims to promote a comprehensive, participatory, and sustainable approach to quality management across all levels of education and early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Finland. The document frames quality not merely as a measurable outcome but as a structural, managerial, and cultural transformation process embedded […]
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10
Jun
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Can Schools Become the Heart of Social and Emotional Learning? A Deep Dive into the OECD Report

Education today goes beyond academics. There is a growing global recognition that schools must also nurture students’ social and emotional development, helping them build empathy, resilience, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills. But are schools truly prepared for this vital role? To answer this question, the OECD conducted a major study in 2019 across nine cities worldwide […]
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05
Jun
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A New Phase in Finnish Education: The 2025 Programme for Equality and Anti-Discrimination

Why Is Educational Equality So Important? Imagine a classroom where children from different cultural backgrounds, languages, and life experiences sit side by side. Some come from immigrant families, some identify outside traditional gender norms, and others have special learning needs. All of them have the right to learn and thrive. But achieving this equality in […]
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Associations Between Executive Functions, Physical Activity and Sedentary Time: A Multi-Methodological Pilot Study on Children Aged 5–7 Years

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The Power of Networks: A Driving Force in the Internationalisation of Vocational Education – The Finnish Example

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