Lonka Kirsti: Fenomenalno učenje iz Finske

Kirsti Lonka: Phenomenal learning from Finland

The results of Finnish students on the PISA tests are the reason for the growing global interest in Finnish schools and the Finnish way of teacher education. What direction will Finland take in the future? This book, which describes Finland's path towards 21st century competences and the exciting concept of phenomenon-based learning, provides an answer to that question.

The path towards globalization, digitization and automation is paved with numerous challenges facing countries around the world. The author vividly reveals to the readers how Finland grew from an extremely poor country to a stable and rich country, constantly putting literacy and education first. The Finns are currently working on raising their school system to a new level and establishing new educational standards, which requires intensive reforms in schools and teacher education. All this is based on the results of scientific research. In addition to dealing with the new Finnish curriculum in this book, Professor Kirsti Lonka also talks about the latest knowledge in education, innovative pedagogical methods, the use of technology and new learning environments.

Experiences, knowledge and conclusions based on practice and application are important for learning and implementing educational systems under construction. The main message of the author of this book is that free and equal education for all is the only worthwhile investment for the prosperity of society. The book Phenomenal Learning from Finland is a good indicator that education systems can be upgraded and improved if there is synergy and cooperation between educational policy, the academic community and teachers. - Ph.D. Marijana Češi, from the review

In this book, which provides a concise but comprehensive overview of Finnish educational practice, Professor Kirsti Lonka explains the seven competencies that make up Finnish skills for the 21st century. The very names of the competencies (eg learning how to learn, multiple literacy, skills for work and entrepreneurship, information and communication technologies) point to the relevance of the contents included in this book for modern education. The relevance for educational practice and the scientific basis of the content position this book high on the scale of key literature that experts in the field of educational sciences should read. - Ph.D. Vanja Putarek, from the review.