As he settles into life in Australia after moving from Finland, six-year-old Otto Sahlberg is noticing the practical differences between his old school and his new one.
Pasi Sahlberg and his six-year-old son Otto are getting used to the Australian school system after moving from FinlandFor example, in Finland, teachers are trusted. Here, he sees a profession hamstrung by regulations. Back home, parents never asked about a school's academic record. Here, it's often the first thing Australian parents want to know.Many thousands of hours have been devoted to figuring out why Finland consistently out-performs countries like Australia on OECD rankings.
Even during class time, there was no explicit reading or maths instruction; the kids learned through play. "Their room is designed with words and letters, the children become naturally curious," he said. Despite the differences, Professor Sahlberg is happy with Otto's school. "I think it has a child-friendly, gentle approach," he said. "They really care about the child feeling safe and comfortable, and learning to find his place in the school."
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