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Teach Like Finland: Book Application

EDU-939
1 - 2 Credits
Online
4.93/5.00
EDU-939
1 - 2 Credits
Online
4.93/5.00
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140 Reviews

5.00/5.00
8/23/2026
State: CALIFORNIA
I would choose and recommend this course after having taken it. I applied for 2 units and was reasonable to complete. I began just before school and began implementation in planning and with students immediately.
5.00/5.00
8/2/2026
State: SOUTH CAROLINA
I learned a lot from this book. There are strategies that I can immediately apply into my classroom, even though there are differences in both age group and school environment from the Finnish schools.
5.00/5.00
8/1/2026
State: CALIFORNIA
I loved the structure of the course. There was realistic assignments, geared towards how educators can truly apply strategies to their own classroom setting.
5.00/5.00
5/13/2026
State: MICHIGAN
Great book, simple straight forward assignments. I can apply these ideas easily.
5.00/5.00
4/24/2026
State: OHIO
Very interesting topic
5.00/5.00
6/20/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
Very interesting, practical, and easily digestible book with relevant applications in course material.
5.00/5.00
6/18/2025
State: OHIO
This was a great course and helped me to reflect on my current and future teaching practices!
5.00/5.00
6/12/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was fantastic! Learning at my pace and reading this amazing book really helped me get back into what I love about teaching, and helped me refocus on why I do what I do, and how I can be more Finnish about it!
5.00/5.00
12/13/2024
State: OHIO
Amazing course that has given me skills to use in both my personal and professional life!
5.00/5.00
12/6/2024
State: GEORGIA
Excellent and engaging course. Rob Carey is very responsive!
5.00/5.00
10/30/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
Fantastic source material presented in a way to foster introspection and reflection.
5.00/5.00
8/14/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
I really enjoyed the class! I felt like I learned a lot of practical things that I can take back to my classroom. The coursework enhanced my learning and I found it appropriately connected to the content of the book. The instructor gave me prompt feedback and was very helpful.
5.00/5.00
8/12/2024
State: KANSAS
5.00/5.00
8/7/2024
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
8/5/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/29/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
Excellent course!
5.00/5.00
7/28/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/24/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/24/2024
State: MICHIGAN
This was a great course. I loved the book, Teach Like Finland, 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. He wrote about always working after hours and feeling very overwhelmed in the United States. His teaching in Finland gave him many new strategies for managing work/home balance.
5.00/5.00
7/12/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/3/2024
State:
This class is based on the book Teach Like Finland. You will find it an easy and enjoyable read. You can take away many beneficial strategies for helping your students and cultivate a more joy-filled and peaceful mindset in the classroom.
5.00/5.00
7/2/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was great! Each module built on the previous one, so the assignments were appropriate. I enjoyed reading the book, and I like having a hard copy that I can highlight and refer back to. This course made me self-reflect a lot on my teaching practices as an American teacher, and question whether or not my style is the best I can do.
5.00/5.00
6/29/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
I would recommend this course to anyone looking to reflect and incorporate new teaching strategies into their teaching practice.
5.00/5.00
6/7/2024
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
5/30/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
I found it to be a great course. It gave imynsight on how I can improve myself and make adjustments to my teaching.
4.00/5.00
5/25/2024
State: NEVADA
5.00/5.00
5/23/2024
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This course offered useful tips for all educators regardless of grade level, subject, or years in the field. The material learned is applicable and the instructor was extremely well with communication.
5.00/5.00
4/19/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
4.00/5.00
3/30/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
I really enjoyed this book and trying out the different strategies in my classroom. It came at a great time when I felt ready to throw in the towel as a teacher. I also appreciated the different options and choices for assignments.
5.00/5.00
3/4/2024
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
3/2/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
Loved this book and the opportunity to think critically about each chapter through Professor Carey's well-thought out, open-ended prompts. I almost felt as if I was one of Walker's Finnish students as I 1) had the autonomy to take the course on a topic of interest and 2) was posed with critical thinking questions to ponder and reflect upon in each module. An excellent course.
5.00/5.00
2/22/2024
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
2/22/2024
State: OHIO
This course was an excellent learning experience for me. I loved reading the book and learning about how other teachers in my area are implementing these ideas.
5.00/5.00
2/19/2024
State: COLORADO
This course is fantastic. I highly recommend it. If you are needing some strategies to help you relax, enjoy, and truly change the lives of your students, this is the course to take.
5.00/5.00
2/18/2024
State: NEW JERSEY
I really enjoyed this course!
5.00/5.00
1/4/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
It was wonderful. This has been the first course I have taken at FPU. Thank You!
5.00/5.00
12/30/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
This was a great class and had a lot of good practices to weave into your class.
5.00/5.00
10/22/2023
State: NEW JERSEY
This was an awesome course. It was so interesting to read about the strategies Finnish educators in order to have such success with their students. I plan on using many of these ASAP into my classroom.
5.00/5.00
10/14/2023
State: OHIO
Really enjoyed this course! Learned a lot of practical ideas to implement.
4.00/5.00
10/2/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/31/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
It was a joyful of experience. As one student shared, "a breath of fresh air." I was eager to read through the book and do some additional research on Finnish education. Glad I took the class.
5.00/5.00
7/29/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/28/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
I loved this course and all the insightful strategies! I hope to use most of them in the upcoming school year!
5.00/5.00
7/21/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
I really enjoyed this class. It was eye-opening and gave me a new excitement for teaching. Thank you!
5.00/5.00
7/5/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
I really enjoyed being able to take the course at my own pace. It was nice just being able to read the entire book leisurely and then come back and work on the coursework afterward.
5.00/5.00
6/26/2023
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
6/24/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
This course is inspiring.
5.00/5.00
6/24/2023
State: MISSOURI
5.00/5.00
6/22/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/21/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
So glad I read this book. While the information in it wasn't ground breaking, it forced me to evaluate the choices I make in my classroom. I thought the assignments were relevant and were thought provoking. I would recommend this class to any teacher who needs a mental reset in their teaching.
4.00/5.00
6/21/2023
State: MICHIGAN
It was a lot for a one credit class. I did enjoy it though.
5.00/5.00
6/20/2023
State: MISSOURI
This was a great course; this text is a reminder of why we need to think outside of the box with our teaching. I loved the mixture of writing and quizzes.
5.00/5.00
6/16/2023
State: PENNSYLVANIA
4.00/5.00
6/7/2023
State: MICHIGAN
"Teach Like Finland" is a great book to learn strategies for slowing down and focusing on the important parts of teaching.
5.00/5.00
4/21/2023
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
3/21/2023
State: IDAHO
This was a great course! I would say that it is very difficult to find professional development classes that are actually helpful. Teach Like Finland is one of the rare classes that is both engaging and helpful.
5.00/5.00
3/20/2023
State: NEW JERSEY
I would recommend this course to anyone in education. It was insightful and gave a new perspective on many aspects of teaching. I really enjoyed the readings and learning about the practices and cultures of a country such as Finland, an education system that is high performing. I learned many great lessons in which I am now incorporating in my own classroom. Feedback from professor was meaningful and timely.
5.00/5.00
2/27/2023
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
12/31/2022
State: MINNESOTA
4.00/5.00
11/15/2022
State: OHIO
4.50/5.00
10/20/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was simple to follow and very informative.
4.00/5.00
8/30/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/30/2022
State: OHIO
This course was a great way to read through a book that takes a unique look at how we can take ideas from successful Finnish teaching practices and incorporate them into our lives and classrooms.
5.00/5.00
8/21/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
I am so glad I took this course at such a time as this. COVID really took a toll on teachers. Reading a book like this one brought a new found perspective on the value of in-person teaching and what a joy it should be! This book is filled with rich strategies and ideas we can use to make joy come to life in your classroom!
5.00/5.00
8/16/2022
State: OHIO
The content of this course was intriguing and inspiring. The book was of high-interest and included easy to use strategies. Assignments were applicable to the reading and directions were clear.
5.00/5.00
8/7/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
This was what I needed before starting the new school year!!!
4.50/5.00
8/1/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
I would recommend this course because it gives a look into some changes we can make in our American classrooms. The tips are easy to incorporate and do not require much or any planning.
5.00/5.00
7/29/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was incredible. The workload was appropriate and also kept me interested. It allowed me many opportunities to reflect on my teaching and has given me so many cool and unique tools that I can use in my classroom. Definitely recommend this course.
5.00/5.00
7/20/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
This course is excellent. "Teach Like Finland" can help any educator in any subject bring incredible joy into their classroom. Earning the unit is very easy and the book was incredibly fun to read!
5.00/5.00
7/5/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
Fantastic book and fantastic professor! Thank you so much for offering this course!
4.50/5.00
6/24/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
Great Class!
5.00/5.00
6/16/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
This was a great course that gave many useful tools to bring joy into any classroom. I highly recommend it!
5.00/5.00
6/13/2022
State: ALABAMA
I highly recommend this course! I learned so many practical tools I can implement in my classroom to foster true joy in learning. The book is interesting and a quick read. The assignments are short and very manageable. The instructor responds timely and insightfully. I am so glad I took this course.
5.00/5.00
5/26/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
Great course! Prof. Carey is awesome!
5.00/5.00
4/28/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This class was awesome. I really learned a lot!! The professor was amazing as well- he gave timely, quality feedback about completed work!
5.00/5.00
3/30/2022
State: OHIO
I learned so much in this course. I enjoyed reading about all the new ideas and will be implementing more than a few of them in the next school year.
5.00/5.00
3/24/2022
State: OHIO
Loved this course! The course taught me so many strategies I can use with my students and for myself! Everyone should take this course.
5.00/5.00
3/3/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
The course highlights the best of the book, and offers practical application to any classroom.
5.00/5.00
1/17/2022
State: NEW JERSEY
I highly recommend taking this class and reading the book "Teach Like Finland: 33 Simple Strategies for Joyful Classrooms". There is so much to takeaway from this course that can be implemented in the classroom.
5.00/5.00
1/3/2022
State: WISCONSIN
5.00/5.00
10/20/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
This course really helped me reevaluate my relationship to my own well-being and my teaching habits. I am really thankful to have taken this course and to have had a teacher as supportive and responsive as Rob Carey !! Thanks for all that you do !!
5.00/5.00
8/29/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/17/2021
State: OHIO
This course included information that I can immediately implement into my teaching practice. The assignments allowed me to reflect on how I will transfer the information from the book study into my classroom.
5.00/5.00
8/13/2021
State: OREGON
Fantastic Book! This will definitely shape my instruction in the coming years.
4.00/5.00
7/29/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
Useful book. Prompt feedback from professor.
5.00/5.00
7/27/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
This was a great class! The text was interesting, and the assignments helped me get more involved with the material. I look forward to applying what I learned to my classroom this year!
5.00/5.00
7/25/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
Great Course that allows you to gain new insights of how to be a better educator.
5.00/5.00
7/22/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/22/2021
State: NEW YORK
It was refreshing to read that many of my own long held thoughts on responsibility, enjoyment and academic success go hand in hand.
5.00/5.00
7/7/2021
State: OHIO
4.00/5.00
6/30/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/29/2021
State: MARYLAND
Great course- loved learning about concepts I can integrate into my own teaching practice.
5.00/5.00
6/14/2021
State: ILLINOIS
5.00/5.00
6/6/2021
State: COLORADO
I truly enjoyed the materials. The supplemental materials were excellent additions to the book. I look forward to utilizing some new techniques in the 2021-2022 school year.
5.00/5.00
3/21/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
This course gave me ideas that I am excited to use in my classroom!
5.00/5.00
3/8/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
Great course! Would recommend!
5.00/5.00
2/21/2021
State: OREGON
This course offers common sense, emotionally astute approaches to teaching and creating a classroom environment. Immediately useful to teaching.
5.00/5.00
1/14/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
I would highly recommend this book and this course to my colleagues!
5.00/5.00
11/3/2020
State: MISSOURI
5.00/5.00
9/23/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
I really liked this course. The book was an easy read - it was very engaging, well-written, and very applicable. Professor Carey ties in the reading really well to the coursework and reinforced the main ideas that the book conveys.
5.00/5.00
9/20/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
Great class! I took away realistic strategies that I can use in my own classroom!
5.00/5.00
8/28/2020
State: OHIO
If you are an overworked, overstressed teacher who needs to improve your work-life balance for your own well-being, this may be the course for you.
5.00/5.00
8/23/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn how to include more joy into their classrooms!
5.00/5.00
8/23/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
Enjoyable, engaging, and valuable learning experience!
5.00/5.00
8/6/2020
State: MONTANA
5.00/5.00
7/25/2020
State: CONNECTICUT
5.00/5.00
7/22/2020
State: NEVADA
5.00/5.00
7/22/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
Great course and book to get you to change your mind-set about how a school day can be run.
5.00/5.00
7/16/2020
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
7/15/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
Wonderful course and instructor. The material covered in the book is immediately actionable in the classroom and the feedback from the instructor is useful and supportive.
5.00/5.00
7/10/2020
State: PENNSYLVANIA
I really enjoyed learning about the educational system in another country, and how American teachers can apply some Finnish best practices in their own classrooms.
5.00/5.00
6/24/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
I really enjoyed learning about the Finnish educational system. A real game-changer!
5.00/5.00
6/24/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
Self-paced class with clear assignments and responsive professor. The book was very eye-opening with a lot of strategies to bring back joy in the classroom.
5.00/5.00
6/23/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
This course allows you to focus on making a joyful classroom with strategies presented in the book. It was great to read about how teaching looks in Finland where they are known to have lots of success. Rob Carey is a great instructor that offers insight and feedback quickly. A great class that will motivate you to be a better teacher.
5.00/5.00
6/13/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/13/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
I loved that it was a self-paced class and assignments were clear. The professor gave instant feedback and was always positive! The class provided such great information for educators.
5.00/5.00
3/27/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
It was great, the professor was very responsive.
5.00/5.00
2/4/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
10/21/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
This class taught me so much. I feel that it can be life-changing for students if a teacher puts Teach Like Finland into practice.
5.00/5.00
8/15/2019
State: MICHIGAN
This class has been one of the best classes I have ever taken. I loved the book - I can't stop talking about it with my colleagues. I actually want to move to Finland! This course was just what I needed.
5.00/5.00
8/11/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
The strategies offered in this course are relevant and doable--the joy offered is for both teachers and students. This course has impacted my teaching for the better, and I highly recommend it for all teachers who want a more joyful classroom and teaching experience!
5.00/5.00
8/11/2019
State: OHIO
The book was full of useable and practical teaching ideas, and the course complemented it very well. I'm headed back to my classroom full of inspiration.
5.00/5.00
8/1/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
Learning about the Finnish education system was eye-opening and inspiring. I am excited to take the suggestions from the book and other readings in the class and implement them in my classroom.
5.00/5.00
8/1/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
If you want to refresh your teaching profession, then this class is for you! It will help bring perspective and joy back into your teaching.
5.00/5.00
7/31/2019
State: NEW YORK
I really enjoyed this class. I learned a lot and will be using what I learned in my classroom.
5.00/5.00
7/26/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/22/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
I highly recommend this course to any educator that wants to find ways to have a more joyful classroom. The tips offered are practical to implement on a day to day basis!
5.00/5.00
7/17/2019
State: PENNSYLVANIA
I found the course inspirational and informative. It was interesting to learn how students are educated in another country and compare different approaches to instruction. The instructor was welcoming and quick with feedback.
5.00/5.00
7/15/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
Excellent course! A great read with inspiration and practical strategies. Assignments were meaningful and reasonable — quick instructor feedback. Great for summer renewal!
5.00/5.00
7/1/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
This was a great course that teaches you how Finns find joy in their lives and in their teaching. This joy translates to their students and ultimately to test scores.
5.00/5.00
6/29/2019
State: MASSACHUSETTS
5.00/5.00
6/25/2019
State: OHIO
This a fun course which really challenged my thoughts about the classroom. Its time to bring Joy back and learn from the educators in Finland!
5.00/5.00
6/10/2019
State: OHIO
I enjoyed this course and feel it will be beneficial in my teaching career.
5.00/5.00
5/27/2019
State: MASSACHUSETTS
Not only was this book fun and engaging, but the assignments were helpful when reflecting on my own teaching process and seeing how the ideas can apply to my classroom. I highly recommend doing this course with a colleague to have another teacher in your school to implement your plans with.
5.00/5.00
4/15/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
4/8/2019
State: OHIO
This is a wonderful course. You learn how Finland teaches their students. Its so different but so good. I would highly recommend it.
5.00/5.00
3/31/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was engaging, informative, and practical. The professor provided very timely feedback and was very prompt in grading assignments. The amount of work required felt fair and appropriate. Would highly recommend this professor and course!
5.00/5.00
3/7/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
3/5/2019
State: MARYLAND
I would recommend this course because it has helped me to understand that some of the best teaching practices create a friendlier, happier, less stressful environment for learning. Many of us feel as if we have been asked to work harder and harder for years to prove our worth. We should be allowed to work smarter and smarter instead, and trusted to have children's best interest at heart. This course provides help in doing both.
5.00/5.00
3/4/2019
State: OHIO
This course was great. It gave me strategies to Teach Like Finland, a nation whose students achieve high scores on standardized tests despite the fact that their school days are short and their stress levels are low. As a teacher who is tired of teaching in a high stress environment, I was eager to learn some strategies to reduce stress in my classroom while still achieving high results. I highly recommend this course!