STEAM Education in Finland
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education in Finland is based on a valid national curriculum, mixing together various different subjects. STEAM education is all problem-solving by doing things together.
Part of STEAM education is networking and learning by doing real projects. The network has been growing steadily – both the number of schools involved as well as enterprises and other partners.
Training expert
Ms. Maikki Manninen (Advisory Teacher for ICT Education) is both a class teacher and early education and care teacher. Her expertise lies eg. in ICT and STEAM education at primary and secondary levels.
Her working tasks include training and consultation on ICT especially according to the Finnish core curricula and the local strategies for both ICT and STEAM education. Ms. Manninen is also experienced in development projects funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education eg. on innovative learning environments.
