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Teacher Professional Development: From Teacher Education to School Development

Teacher professional development is one of the fundamental elements that directly influence the quality of education. A school’s quality is not determined solely by its curriculum, physical facilities, or technological infrastructure. It also depends on whether teachers can continuously develop their professional competence within a strong learning culture. Teaching is not a static profession in […]

Aug

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Why Do We Audit Schools? An enhancement-led approach to educational quality assurance

The true quality of a school is reflected not only in the resources available to it, but in how consistently those resources are used to support students’ learning, well-being and development. Quality in education is not a fixed state that can be achieved once and then taken for granted. Student profiles, teachers’ needs, approaches to […]

Jul

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Sustainable Diet in Early Childhood Education: Lessons from Finland’s FoodStep Study

Building a sustainable diet in early childhood education may sound like a small, local matter — a few changed recipes on a daycare menu. Yet a new Finnish study suggests that these small, everyday changes can add up to something with real climate and health significance. The study, published in the European Journal of Nutrition […]

Feb

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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. […]

Teacher Professional Development: From Teacher Education to School Development

Why Do We Audit Schools? An enhancement-led approach to educational quality assurance

Sustainable Diet in Early Childhood Education: Lessons from Finland’s FoodStep Study

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”

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