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Primary Taimon Koulu Primary School
Education
Although we were unable to sit in on actual lessons, we were able to witness the
professionalism of teachers in all their interactions with students. All teachers were confident
in the pacing and quality of their materials and clearly put a lot of effort into preparing them.
Phenomenon-based teaching was frequently implemented, together with cross-curricular teaching
and learning, enabling students to learn different subjects in a connected manner. All students have
regular lessons in arts and crafts, giving them a hands-on opportunity to express their creativity.
There is no hierarchy among the teachers or students, and those who have learning difficulties are
assigned one-on-one classes with other teachers, further emphasising the educational principle in
Finland that all individuals have an equal right to receive and benefit from education.
This environment has a significant impact on the students. When visiting the school, most
students actively approached us and even tried to greet us in Mandarin, showing their impeccable
manners, but also their high self-confidence. Students had also been trained to clean up after
themselves after meals and to arrange their belongings. The school evidently prioritises self-
management in its teaching, resulting in the students having strong skills in this area. Moreover,
students always had a large amount of free time, enabling them to go to student activity rooms
and engage in their preferred activities. It was gratifying to see that students are emotionally
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