WHAT LIES BEHIND ESTONIA’S EXCELLENT PISA RESULTS? (in Tallinn, Estonia)
This course is of significant benefit to education professionals who:
Want to learn how Estonia’s educational system works.
Wish to contribute to discussion with a ‘success story’ of your own school.
Want to interact with colleagues of the same school level from around Europe.
Wish to develop professional English level.
Courses include expert presentations and workshops during school visits.
Description
WHAT?
What Lies Behind Estonia’s Excellent PISA Results? – Learn from the Top-Level Practices of our Pre-School and Basic Education
The course has been created for school management, administrators, pre-school, elementary/primary, secondary school teachers; staff of institutions involved in education who want to have an inside look to Estonia’s school system through school visits and understand what are the reasons behind the PISA success.
What is a PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) test? – The international rankings compare the performance of 15-year-olds in reading, math, and science across 79 countries and economies, including the 36 OECD member states. The rankings take place every three years.
The last results came out in December 2019 (the tests were made in 2018). Estonia’s overall aggregate score made it the highest placed European country and putting it in fifth place in the league table.
Courses include expert presentations and workshops during school visits on
Learning objectives
- To familiarize participants with Estonia’s qualities and standards in education – to inform how it supports children’s wellbeing and learning in schools.
- To participate at study visits and job shadowing in Tallinn: observing lessons, meetings with head teachers, teachers and pupils at appropriate school levels
- To offer innovative ideas for the classrooms’ innovation – 21st century skills and transition from non-digital to digital.
- To provide opportunities for reflection and feedback
- To establish connections between teachers from a variety of European backgrounds which facilitates future networking and partnership potential
Methodology & assessment
Needs Analysis and educative background profile
Online language level assessment
Practical Arrangements Intra-Course Modalities offered by the Course provider :
Course tutor
Setting of learning objectives
Ongoing assessment and evaluation including feedback
Accommodation and transfer service (Optional): 2-4* hotel, self-catered flat, student residence or host family BB or HB
Outcomes
Furthered knowledge of Estonia’s system of education – you will get insights into the Estonian education system and hands-on experience of the various pedagogical methods used in kindergartens and schools.
Understanding where are the roots of Estonia’s young people’s knowledge, as well as their ability to use this knowledge.
Teamwork and interpersonal abilities
Shared knowledge and experiences and expertise with other professionals of a panEuropean background
Creating output. Working individually or in groups on recommendations for one’s own school. Learning diary, soci
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Certification details
Multilingua Certificate
Europass Certificate
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:460Euro
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Course package content:
More information What Lies behind Estonia’s Excellent PISA results? - Multilingua Keelekeskus OÜ
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Early childhood education (ISCED 0)Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalTeacher Educator
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Learning time:25 hours or more
Upcoming sessions
Past sessions
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