Introduction  My observation experience at Espoo International School (EIS) in Finland has been a  transformative journey, providing profound insights into the Finnish education system and its  pedagogical approaches. EIS follows the renowned Finnish National Curriculum across all grades  and is also an International Baccalaureate (IB) authorized school, offering the Middle Years  Program (MYP) for students in grades 7–9 alongside the National Core Curriculum. The school  inc

This blog post presents a research-based social-support intervention designed to address the mental health challenges faced by international students at the University of Helsinki. Based on survey data, Social Support Theory, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the project proposes a structured peer-support and mentorship activity to promote belonging, resilience, and community connection. The post highlights how strengthened social networks can serve as an effective

As 2025 tutors for the Changing Education (CE) programme, we organized several activities to welcome the newcomers. It’s always exciting to meet new people and refreshing to see passionate educators from all over the world. Every discussion and introduction lights up new opportunities and inspires me as a second-year student. Among all the activities we held, I would like to highlight the collage workshop . It was intentionally designed to create an inclusive space, especiall

Introduction   In contemporary educational discourse, the image of the "ideal student" is often taken for granted: self-motivated, emotionally regulated, compliant, and high-achieving.  However, it must be noted that this figure is not a neutral benchmark, but rather a construct shaped by underlying power relations. This essay draws upon Moya Lloyd's  Beyond Identity Politics (2005) to explore how power is manifested through educational norms, constructing and privileging ce

Adolescence (typically ages 10 to 19) is a crucial developmental period characterized by rapid cognitive, emotional, and social growth (APA, 2018). During this stage, teenagers navigate increasing demands for independence, identity formation, and academic development. Our research explores how incorporating play-based learning (PBL) into secondary education can fundamentally transform the classroom to meet adolescents' core psychological needs and strengthen vital teacher-stu

This study design aims to explore Indonesian adolescents’ awareness of the risks associated with TikTok, using focus group discussions to understand how they perceive and navigate both immediate and cumulative dangers, such as privacy issues, addiction, and mental health effects. It aims to fill a research gap by examining not just the risks themselves but also how adolescents learn about them and the factors influencing their awareness. 1. INTRODUCTION  TikTok has rapidly

“Media plays a significant role in our lives. The world of news has undergone a  fundamental change in both scope and content.” (Merkki Museo, Helsinki)  Introduction  Europe has long navigated complex challenges, but today, the continent faces a climate of  growing tension fuelled by issues such as immigration and climate change. This is not just another  European situation; it is happening globally. Amplifying these tensions is the pervasive spread of  propaganda, which h

We’ve all struggled to recall a foreign word we just learned and wished we had grown up speaking the language instead. Why does learning a second language during childhood seem easier than now? The well-known "critical period hypothesis" theory suggests that children acquire second languages more easily than adults due to their greater neural plasticity (Kuhl, 2010). However, recent research from MIT shows that individuals can still speak like native speakers until early adul

About Me My name is Dominga, I am a Chilean Primary School teacher. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in General Pedagogy from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching in diverse educational settings. I began my career at an Indigenous school in Southern Chile, spending a year immersed in a rural and culturally rich environment. Later, I taught for five years at CREE Cerro Navia in Santiago, covering core subjects

The blog discusses the insights shared by world renowned Finnish educator Professor Pasi Sahlberg (2025) during his lecture “Finnish Lessons for Change Agents” for the first-year CE students at the University of Helsinki on September 22, 2025. The views expressed here are our interpretations of the talk and as such may or may not reflect the views of Sahlberg himself.

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