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Supporting a Child’s Natural Development

A child’s natural development is best supported through education that transforms innate potential into practical life skills. Educational institutions play a guiding role in this journey by offering structured, age-appropriate programs. In early childhood education, learning experiences are organized around key developmental areas: Motor (physical) development Cognitive development Language development Social and emotional development Self-care […]

Oct

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Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Finland: Structure, Values, and Implementation

1. General Approach and Legal Framework Early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Finland is founded on a holistic understanding of child development. This approach embraces not only academic learning but also the physical, emotional, social, and ethical growth of the child. The system is institutionalized through the Act on Early Childhood Education and Care […]

Aug

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Growth Mindset Program in Finnish Elementary Schools: Lessons from “I Can Learn”

Introduction The concept of a growth mindset has become one of the most influential ideas in modern education. Defined by psychologist Carol Dweck, a growth mindset refers to the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort, strategies, and support. In contrast, a fixed mindset assumes that intelligence is static and cannot change. […]

Jul

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Supporting a Child’s Natural Development

Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Finland: Structure, Values, and Implementation

Growth Mindset Program in Finnish Elementary Schools: Lessons from “I Can Learn”

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

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

Main Elements of Quality Management in Education and ECEC

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