Samstag, 5. Oktober 2013

What is the main message of "The Finland Phenomenon"?

We were requested to watch the movie "The Finland Phenomenon" by Bob Compton which gave us an impression and understanding of the way people think about the finnish school system and how it works. If you're interesting watch it! While you're watching it keep the following question at the back of your mind; What is the main message of the movie?

Here are the links (there are four parts on youtube)

The Finland Phenomenon Part 1
The Finland Phenomenon Part 2
The Finland Phenomenon Part 3
The Finland Phenomenon Part 4


For those who are to lazy to watch the movie...
During our lesson there were the following points which were the main message for us:
  • less is more - sometimes we try to get to an aim with doing too much, sometimes it would just be the solution to do less and be more successful with that!
  • spending less money for education
  • less homework (max. 30 minutes a day)
  • pupils are learning about 60% on their own (let the children work and explore)
  • trust in the system


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