Finnish-style play-based learning to provide alternative to Gulf’s hothouse education scene

Finnish-style play-based learning to provide alternative to Gulf’s hothouse education scene

Finland has a national pre-primary curriculum that is focused on holistic, play-based learning and skills development. The Finnish approach to education is grounded in the idea of providing schools with autonomy and support and giving teachers freedom to choose how they go about their work.. "We don't really want to compare the Finnish education with other systems," said Jouni Kangasniemi, program director of Education Finland, in an interview with Arab News. ". Education systems in most countries rely heavily on standardized testing and inspections.. Students start first grade education at seven-years-old compared with six for the American system and even younger for the British system where children have entered school by the time they are five.. "We are also looking into schools and teachers' education in Saudi Arabia.. Other Finnish education companies are looking forward to open in the region despite tough competition, and which Education Finland's Kangasniemi said the Nordic government is actively involved in.. MoU signed to facilitate investment in Saudi Arabia /node/1631051/saudi-arabia.