Education and Society

Education and Society
Finland and Sweden

“What I learned simply cannot be summed up in a few sentences but it was a truly incredible experience. This program was centered around a topic that I am passionate about and was a length that was perfect for me.”

Shannon E., Arizona State University student and Education in Finland program participant

Academic Field(s)
Education
Destinations
Helsinki and Stockholm

Duration
13 days
Accommodation
2- and 3-star hotels in Helsinki and Stockholm

On almost every indicator worth measuring – from public health to educational attainment to social well-being – the Scandinavian nations seem to have it all figured out.

Students participating in this program will be invited to gather first-hand impressions of the variety of schools and kindergartens implemented in Sweden and Finland, as well as discussing recent developments with local experts.

The students’ learning outcomes will enable them to put their own education system into perspective and consider implementing new approaches in their careers as future educators.

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to Helsinki, Finland (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-5: HELSINKI
- Orientation session by your on-site CEPA coordinator
- Welcome dinner at a Finnish restaurant
- Guided walking tour of Helsinki
- Visit an international secondary school to exchange experiences with teachers as well as observe classroom instruction
- Visit the University of Helsinki’s Department of Teacher Education and meet with faculty members and students
- Visit a Waldorf School to learn about its humanistic approach to pedagogy
- Visit a secondary school
- Visit a local kindergarten
- Admission to the Suomenlinna Museum
- Guided tour of Helsinki’s Design Museum

DAY6-13: STOCKHOLM
- Overnight ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm
- Guided walking tour of Stockholm
- Visit a school offering alternative teaching methods
- Visit Stockholm University’s Department of Education and meet with faculty members and students
- Visit a pre-school, nursery school, or kindergarten
- Visit a primary school school
- Visit a secondary school
- Guided tour of the Royal Palace, which is the Majesty The King’s official residence
- Admission to the Nobel Museum, designed to create interest and discussion around the natural sciences and culture through creative learning and exhibition techniques
- Farewell dinner at a Swedish restaurant