Punjab’s commitment to revolutionizing primary education took another leap as the School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Wednesday announced that the state government will send a second batch of 72 primary school teachers to Finland for training in March. The announcement was made during the Minister’s visit to the School of Eminence in Phase XI, SAS Nagar (Mohali), where he was accompanied by education experts from the University of Turku, Finland.
Highlighting the state’s efforts to elevate educational standards, Bains revealed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed with the University of Turku. The program, designed to refine teaching methodologies, will consist of three weeks of training — one week in Punjab followed by two weeks in Finland.
The delegation from Finland included Ari Kioski, Joel, Mirjami Einola, and Sari Isokytö-Sinjoi, whose expertise and collaboration were lauded by the Minister. “This partnership underscores our commitment to learning from global best practices and adapting them to meet the needs of our students,” said Bains.
The initiative aims to equip teachers with innovative techniques and methodologies that align with modern educational standards, said Bains while emphasizing that the program’s ultimate goal is to improve student outcomes by preparing teachers to meet the diverse needs of their classrooms.
During the visit, the students and staff of the School of Eminence showcased their creativity. National Award-winning Art and Craft Teacher Gurpreet Singh Namdhari led a live painting session, where students crafted an intricate artwork featuring the Finnish flag outlined by a map of Finland. The Finnish delegation was deeply impressed by the artistic talents of the students, symbolizing the rich cultural exchange between Punjab and Finland.
The Minister also presented the Finnish experts with the students’ paintings as a token of appreciation. He expressed gratitude for their guidance in shaping the training curriculum and fostering an exchange of educational knowledge.