"School of Tomorrow"

I was reading about the best ways to promote well-being in schools, when I stumbled upon a source that claimed the institutions in Finland were the archetype of an effective, inventive school system.  

Upon reading "How Finland Broke Every Rule- and Created a Top School System" by William Doyle, I was greatly inspired by their unique approach to education. I found that many of the thoughts I have had about ways to reform education lined up with what Finland had already accomplished. Specifically, since teaching is the most admired job in Finland next to medical doctors, "no teacher in Finland is allowed to lead a primary school class without a master’s degree in education, with specialization in research and classroom practice, from one of this small nation’s eleven elite graduate schools of education."

Having such qualified teachers makes sense, since these are the individuals who will be raising the future generations and future minds that will promote the world's growth. It is important for teachers to understand how children learn best and be certified to try new teaching methods. This leads to another aspect of their school system that I admire: teachers are encouraged to experiment with new techniques in order to advance learning. This is a step in the right direction because change is only found after people break away from the traditional ways of teaching. Finland's combination of self-thought, creativity, and research in education inspire me to think of more original and innovative ways that schools can promote learning. 

- Sarah