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Tolkkisten Koulu School Primary

Education

There is another open learning area where two

classes can join together. In this open area, students
can choose to sit in a group or individually behind
a table or even in the reading house. Students can

choose the most comfortable sitting position and the
way they feel they can learn best. Teachers usually
use that open area for co-teaching sessions. It is a
great idea for teachers to co-teach when they feel it
is beneficial for the students and their learning.

Furthermore,
there is a small room next to the open area where teachers or

assistants can take students for small group activities. Sometimes,
when students have tests, teachers or teaching assistants can take
students who need extra help there. Students do not need to have
tests on a table. They can lie down on a bean bag or sit on the floor
to do a test. They can choose their own way and their own pace.

In each classroom, the height of the tables is adjustable to suit
all teachers and students, either sitting or standing. All classrooms

and learning areas have a digital white board for teachers to
interact with the students, find information on the internet and
use other e-learning tools. As role models for students, teachers
do not have their own seat. They have lockers like the students and
work wherever they feel comfortable. They show students how to

be flexible and responsible learners.

After the visit, we think that Finland’s education system is

very flexible. It is up to the teachers to choose the best way to help students learn. Teachers learn
to respect their students and understand their unique needs to create a comfortable and flexible
learning space. From the facilities of the school, we felt the love and care from the government.
In the digital environment of the 21 century, people may not have their own space to work in.
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Everyone may need to carry their devices and work anywhere they feel comfortable. In Tolkkisten

Koulu, students and teachers are preparing for their future from a very early age.

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