Teach Like Finland: Book Application

What Is the Teach Like Finland: Book Application Course?

Teach Like Finland is a professional development course that invites educators to explore the world-renowned Finnish education model and apply its best practices in their own classrooms. The course is ideal for teachers seeking to boost student engagement and well-being, focusing on strategies that prioritize happiness, equity and meaningful learning.

The book for the course is “Teach Like Finland: 33 Simple Strategies for Joyful Classrooms,” by Timothy Walker. Participants examine key themes from the education system in Finland, such as trust-based teaching, frequent breaks, reduced homework and a strong sense of community. Through reflection and classroom application, educators learn effective classroom practices that create a more balanced and student-centered environment, supporting academic success and student well-being.

What Will You Learn? 

The Teach Like Finland: Book Application course covers a variety of topics raised in Walker’s popular book. Teachers who complete the course will know how to:

• Evaluate their own practice of bringing a sense of well-being into the classroom.
• Develop strategies to enhance unity and a sense of belonging for students.
• Design opportunities to increase student autonomy and responsibility.
• Describe and develop systems for increasing intentionality and motivation for student mastery of national and state standards.
• Reflect and report on a healthy teacher mindset.

What Are the Assignments and Projects?

Students can enroll in the Teach Like Finland courses at any time and take up to one year from the registration date to complete all assignments. Modules within the course include:

• Well-Being
• Belonging
• Autonomy
• Mastery
• Mindset
• Application

Who Should Enroll in the Teach Like Finland: Book Application Course?

The Financial Wellness course is designed for K-12th grade teachers.

What Educators Who Took the Teach Like Finland Course Say

“Amazing course that has given me skills to use in both my personal and professional life!”  

- Educator, Ohio

“This was a great course. I loved the book, it was approachable and had many new ideas for me to try with my students. If you like reading and writing short responses, then you will enjoy this class. I really liked reading about another teacher’s professional journey.”

- Educator, Michigan

NOTE: Required book must be acquired separately.

This course is applicable towards the Student Engagement Certificate.