inside the worlds most successful school system

Inviting You Inside TheWorld�s Most Successful

School System

Date: �� - �� May �� Nights - � DaysDuration:

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EXPERIENCEEXPLORE EVOLVE

About Travel To LearnAbout Travel To LearnAbout Travel To LearnTRAVEL TO LEARN develops Educational � Professional Development Programs promoting the concept of �World Classroom�. It is an extension of experiential, project based learning which helps prepare students to become lifelong learners and to understand the richness and diversity of different educational systems, cultures, traditions � to become responsible world citizens.

Programs offered include Exchanges | Immersions | Languages | Science | Performing Arts | Sports | Outdoor Education | University Tours � Guidance | Summer Courses | among others


Participants of The Finland Phenomenon, ��

Program MentorsProgram MentorsProgram MentorsMs. Beena RaoEDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT Enterprising leader � planner with a strong record of contributions in streamlining project operations related to building schools of international level to encourage child c e n t r i c v a l u e b a s e d e d u c a t i o n , invigorating businesses, systems � procedures. A focused, proactive� influential professional with �� years of experience in School Operations � Administration, Teaching, New Start-ups

of schools, Back Office � Procurement and having exposure of working as an Educational Consultant for setting new school �transformation of existing schools. A planner and strategist with proven experience in policy formulations, managing administrative and operational controls in the education sector. Experience in capacity building and skill up-gradation of people through a synergic set of trainings, workshops and corporate communication devices. Capability to construe social trends ∕ feedback to determine program directions, goals and acclimatizing strategies as per requirements. Excellent interpersonal skills with an expertise to relate with people at any level of business; possess cultural awareness and sensitivity, has a mature thinking, strategic business approach and an elegant presence. Shown expertise in transforming existing schools through various measures like conducting Joint Parent, Teacher � Community Programs, Training, Curriculum Development and so on Notable Accomplishments Across the Career

National Mahila Rattan, Gold Medal Award by Indian Solidarity CouncilRashtriyaVidyaSaraswatiPuraskar by International Institute of Education � ManagementShiksha Bharti Puraskar by All India Achievers Foundation Indira Gandhi Excellence Award by International Business CouncilEminent Citizens of Indian Award by International Institute of Education � ManagementBharat Gaurav Award by Association for Economic Growth � DevelopmentBest Educationalist Award by Indian Solidarity CouncilECONS Award for Educational Excellence in the Institutions by ECONS Society Bharat Gaurav Award by India International Friendship Society

Ms. Ranjana Sud, EDUCATIONAL VISIONARY with thirty plus years of progressive experience and accomplishments. A builder of Educational Institutions of eminence, an educational administrator and teacher.

C h a n g e a g e n t f o r e d u c a t i o n , demonstrating participative and supportive leadership style in the designing and implementation of school policies, procedures and activities. Record in turning around under-performing educational entities through strategic planning, well designed curriculum and program enrichment, effective faculty interaction and communication. Making these financially sound and viable for sustained growth.Administrative Competence: Team Builder and motivator: Has the keen instinct for identifying potential, to nurture, groom and train teachers.

Humanist ic approach in provid ing leadership and communicating with administration, staff, students and parents.


Welcome To FinlandWelcome To FinlandWelcome To Finland


A PEEK INTO THE PROGRAM

Organised in cities of Helsinki, Espoo and Turku in Finland, the seven-day Innovation Camp utilises the multiple institutional and best open learning environments of the Capital Area of Finland.All venues of the visit are authentic: they are schools where normal, everyday routines get implemented genuinely, leading to the globally recognized top learning results � the schools are not specially �tailored � polished� for the group, but chosen for their authenticity.

Participants of �Finland Phenomenon �� observing an ongoing class at Nummenpakka Elementary School, Turku.

In a carpentry workshop at Jarvenpera School, Espoo.

The program builds on the core elements of the Finnish National Core Curricula for early childhood and compulsory education and the concept of phenomenon-based learning is strongly incorporated into the methodology of Innovation Camp and it covers all aspects needed when developing the successful school of the future:

� Pedagogy� Quality� Digital learning � Learning environments� Leadership


A PEEK INTO THE PROGRAMDELIVERY � IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS

The daily learning process during the Innovation Camp is shown below � it ensures the impact of the investment and also builds a road map for ongoing development work in participant�s workplace:

Step �. Participants will receive new knowledge of the learning topic�s in participatory mini-workshops led by Finnish experts.

Step �. Participants have a chance to observe and test new contents in practice in real schools in real settings.Step �. In a workshop led by experienced Finnish facilitators, the freshly gained new knowledge, ideas and

experiences will be elaborated on and adapted to meet participant�s concrete work and development needs.

OBJECTIVES � EXPECTED RESULTS

The objective of the Innovation Camp is to familiarize the participants in real life settings with the key elements of the success factors leading to top quality in Finnish education:Fresh pedagogical approaches, innovative use of learning environments, pedagogical leadership and use of technology as well as to demonstrate the overall quality system leading to success in Finnish education. Furthermore, the methods are designed to create a lasting impact on the participants, enabling them to develop the quality of education in their own working environments.The Innovation Camp will deliver the following results: Fresh pedagogical approaches Innovative use of learning environments Improved pedagogical leadership Understanding and capability for practical implementation of the quality system leading to success in Finnish education.

Participate inMini Workshops

Ellobration �Adoption

Apply Theoriesin Practice


IN SUMMARY...

TOP SCORES ARE ACHIEVED WHERE EVERYONE HAS EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.

FREE EDUCATIONFOR ALL

HIGHLY TRAINED �RESPECTED TEACHERS

LIFE LONG LEARNING

�Scoring well in the PISA rankings was never Finland�s primary objective- its aim was to create a better life for its young people and its performance in the

international tables was just a welcome bonus� - Tim Paramour


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Arrive into Helsinki. Transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at your disposal.

Departure from the hotel after breakfastWelcome to Finland� Introduction to KOULU Group and the program.Education in Finland, History and Future Aspirations | Success Factors of the Finnish Education System | Lunch The history and innovations of Finnish education and educational research Visit to the Faculty of Teacher Education at the University of Helsinki.

Departure from the hotel after breakfast | Visit to Kasavuori School, the Dream School ConceptLunch at the school | Visit to Kasavuori continues, observing lessons | Visit to a Daycare centre

Departure to TurkuDeparture from the hotel after breakfastVisit to an elementary schoolLunch at the schoolVisit to Puropelto Secondary School. Opportunity to observe teaching and learning.

Departure from hotel after breakfast | Visit to Piikkiö Comprehensive School: The role of ICT in Developing Leading Education SolutionsLunch | Visit to Kerttuli High School. Introduction to ICT focused learning and teaching | Return to Helsinki

Departure from hotel after breakfast | Visit to a Vocational SchoolVocational Education and Training in Finland, Entrepreneurship and working life cooperationLunch | Workshop on interactive learning methods � showcasing modern solutions with xEdu Education Accelerator Program: meetings with innovative education solution providers, Wrap-up of the program, closing remarks and discussion | Presentation of Certificates | Gala dinner

Departure from hotel after breakfastExcursion in Helsinki: Visit to Suomenlinna sea fortress with a tour guideExcursion in Helsinki Centre | Lunch | Shopping� day at leisure in Helsinki Breakfast at hotel

Departure for the airport

DAY�DATE PROGRAM

DAY WISE ITINERARY�

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Based on a minimum group of �� a maximum of �� participants is as follows:Program Cost �Fixed�: Euro �,�� Euro = INR �� = Rs. �,��,��-

INCLUSIONS: The complete program as indicated in the itinerary �� Hotel Accommodation on a twin share basis. �Single Supplement will be extra at actual� Meals: Breakfast � Lunch + � Gala Dinner Transfers as per itinerary � full day excursion � sightseeing Visa Support Letter

EXCLUSIONS: Airfare + Visa + Insurance, if required we will happy to assist you with this � Rs ��,��- �Per Person� only. Anything not mentioned in the itinerary Items of personal nature including telephones, laundry etc Cost of Visit to the consulate for Bio-metrics � to catch the flight

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�. Detailed itinerary including, hotels, timings, venues etc will be provided �� days prior to travel �. Veg. � Non Veg. Lunches will be provided on all days, all dinners except the Gala Dinner

will be on your own, there are several Indian restaurants � suitable list will be provided �. Airfare has been considered on an Ex - Bombay � Delhi basis �. Confirmation � fares are not guaranteed until tickets are issued �. Airfares at the time of issuance will be applicable �. Airline fares are very dynamic, they change daily � sometimes hourly �. Taxes are calculated as on today �. The only way to guarantee the price is to buy � issue the ticket �. Names should be as per valid passport ��. ROE has been considered � � Euro = INR ��, payment will have to made at the ROE applicable on the date of

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