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SHOWCASING
FINNISH
EDUCATION
INNOVATIONS
AT FINNISH
EDUCATION EXPO
MIDDLE EAST AND
GESS 2019
KATIA AL-KAISI
@katiakaisi
It has been an extremely busy season in the
Mr. Heinonen talked about how to educate, The Finnish visit was largely noted in the
prepare and train in an uncertain and UAE media. The National printed an article
complex world for a future that we cannot about the use of gamification in education
predict and how collaboration between the and EdArabia published interviews with
school, home and society in general is the Riku Alkio from Seppo.io and Aino Kuronen
only way to maximize every learner’s from Kide Science. The extensive social
potential – improved participation, media coverage (@finnisheduexpo,
attainment and progression being the key @eduhousefinland, #FinnEduExpoME)
takeaways. showcased what the best education system
in the world has to offer.
"THE CORE OF THE
FINNISH NATIONAL
CURRICULUM IS TO
LOOK AT THE
DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE LEARNER AS A
HUMAN BEING AND
AS A CITIZEN."
The true interest we saw from regional
educators left us humble and very excited
for the future potential of Finnish education
solutions in the region. A principal from Al-
Ain summarized his feelings and thoughts
after the conference with the following
quote: "My biggest takeaway from
@FinnishEduExpo was how willing the
Finnish educators are to share ideas without
bragging on their success or shooting down
people with different perspectives. Great job”.
UAE for the education scene in general and
Finnish education in particular. The first
ever Finnish Education Expo Middle East
organized by Education House Finland was
held successfully in Dubai in February. The
event brought together school and nursery
leaders and education experts from the Gulf
region and Finland, with a focus on mutual
learning and collaboration. The Expo was
followed by GESS Dubai, The Leading
Education Conference & Exhibition in the
Middle East, where twenty Finnish
The core of the Finnish national curriculum
We will move forward on this basis.
is to look at the development for the learner
Education House Finland
as a human being and as a citizen. Deep
learning, the vital skill needed to succeed in
the 21st centaury, is not about teaching to is a company based in Dubai, helping
memorize, i.e. committing something to Finnish education innovations work
memory, but about learning to learn. in a local context in the Middle East.
Teaching just for tests and exams does not
www.educationhousefinland.com
create individuals who are able to apply
their learning for critical thinking, problem
@eduhousefinland
solving, communication and collaboration.
companies and exhibitors showcased their
products and offerings to more than 12000
education professionals. The Finnish
Pavilion was amongst the most visited areas
of the Exhibition and eight different
companies obtained ten separate
nominations in the GESS Education Awards
finals. The Finnish furniture company Isku’s
Kivikko seat was awarded The best
sustainable product and EdTech company
Claned won the category of Best paid
educational app or software. Mr. Olli-Pekka
Heinonen, the Director General of the
Finnish National Agency for Education,
visited Dubai in February delivering three
impactful keynotes at The Finnish
Education Expo, The GESS Dubai Conference
and Innovation Arabia.
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