For education and learning The Project for Development of Gifted and Talent’s Education in Finland LEO

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For education and learning The Difference of Results of Percentiles (PISA 2003, Mathematics) Source: Osaaminen kestävällä pohjalla, PISA 2003 Suomessa, Koulutuksen tutkimuslaitos 2006

For education and learning Percentage of Students Reaching International Benchmarks (TIMSS 1999, Mathematics) Finland

For education and learning Dr. Risto Hotulainen: ”Does the Cream Always Rise to the top?” 2003 Indicators … However, it was of considerable concern that the gifted students viewed their school experiences as lacking challenge and relevance, so that they were at risk of joining the ranks of gifted underachievers... …Without special implications Finland seems to be in danger of loosing the academic potential of its gifted learners.

For education and learning Main Goals on the LEO-project There are better possibilities to recognize giftedness and talent in schools and kindergartens by teachers. 2.Develop instruction and other activities in schools so it will support better gifted and talented children. Production of supporting materials for teachers. 3.Give information for parents of gifted children and increase co-operation of school and homes. 4.Support children’s ability to recognize their strengths and prevent underachievement. 5.Increase tolerance in schools towards gifted persons.

For education and learning The Main Areas of Activities Program is divided in five sectors: I Collecting the knowledge and the best practices. II Forming national development network. III Teacher training in service. IV Web services (websites, web 2.0, chat, etc.) V International co-operation.

For education and learning What we got already? School intern Acceleration Enrichment Early entrance Skipping classes Shared classes with higher grades Groupwise acceleration Workshops Cooperation with companies or non-profit organizations Extra - curricular Individual mentors Self study School extern Competitions Psychological counseling Summer camps Festivals Exhibitions Performances/ Shows (artistic, sport… Following courses at ISCED level 4-6 Special schools Report: Gifted Education in 21 European Countries - Inventory and Perspective (2005, English and proff. K.Tirri) ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧ ٧

For education and learning Instructional emphases in basic education Schools can be specialized in music, visual arts, science, sports etc. Long tradition of specialized music classes Students are selected by tests More lesson hours per week than otherwise Objectives and contents defined by local authorities and teachers

For education and learning Instructional emphases in general upper secondary education First special educational missions for instructional emphases in 1981 Special educational missions in 2009: music, sport, visual arts, mathematics, Students are selected on grounds of the basic education certificate and tests The minimum number of 12 courses is required for the completion of emphasized syllabus Objectives and contents defined by local authorities and teachers.

For education and learning Upper secondary school diplomas Guidelines and the instructions for the General Upper Secondary School Diploma are issued by The Finnish National Board of Education General upper secondary school diploma certificate is an additional proof of skills and an appendix to and complementing the upper secondary school leaving certificate Can be completed in 8 subjects: visual arts, physical education, theatre, dance, music, crafts, home economics, media Assessment is based on the objectives defined in the instructions Some educational institutions in Finland accept general upper secondary school diplomas as part of their entrance requirements

For education and learning Basic education in the arts Basic education in the arts provides children and young people with target-oriented, gradually progressing education in the different art forms and the abilities needed in expressing oneself and in applying for vocational and higher educational institutions. 465 institutions and students in 2008 The Finnish National Board of Education decides on the objectives and core contents of each art form (the national core curriculum).

For education and learning What we need to develop 1 ? Identification Criteria Report: Gifted Education in 21 European Countries - Inventory and Perspective (2005, English and proff. K.Tirri)

For education and learning What we need to develop 2 ? Teacher training Report: Gifted Education in 21 European Countries - Inventory and Perspective (2005, English and proff. K.Tirri)

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