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N. Tiippana; T. Korhonen; K. Hakkarainen – Teacher Educator, 2024
The purpose of this study was to examine Finnish teachers' experiences of pedagogical activities carried out in collaboration with external stakeholders. For examining teachers' cross-sectoral networking practices, we interviewed 63 teachers across six schools in Finland's capital area, focusing on how external networks are utilized to enrich…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Teacher Attitudes
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Niikko, Anneli; Ugaste, Aino – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2012
The purpose of this study is to describe the conceptions of the Finnish and Estonian pre-school teachers' goals, and the achievement of these goals in their pedagogical work. The study consisted of 60 (30 from each country) interviews with pre-school teachers. The interview data was analyzed phenomenographically. The findings showed that children…
Descriptors: School Readiness, Play, Preschool Teachers, Social Development
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Ilomaki, Liisa; Lakkala, Minna; Paavola, Sami – Learning, Media & Technology, 2006
The purpose of this study was to investigate the role and characteristics of virtual learning objects in selected classroom cases. Four Finnish cases represented such pedagogical approaches as student-centeredness, process orientation and collaborative inquiry. The case study approach enabled the investigation of concrete practices in using…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Foreign Countries, Cooperation, Teaching Experience
International Understanding at School, 1982
Countries throughout the world have initiated Associated Schools Projects, intended to promote international understanding and peace at the elementary and secondary school levels. Activities of these projects are described by country. (RM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Global Approach