Free Online Course

Course Launch Date: April 4th, 2022

Positive Educational Leadership from Finland.

Eduten welcomes school leaders and principles to our FREE course about Positive Educational Leadership from Finland. It’s for educational leaders from around the world and it’s free! The course runs for 5 weeks (approximately 10 hours of learning time) and is held in English.

We’re calling for our first cohort right now! The course will run only three times per year. Official start is on the 4th of April, 2022.

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How will Eduten’s Positive Educational Leadership Course run?

You’ll participate in the course via Eduten’s online platform. Here, you’ll have access to some of Finland’s finest education and leadership specialists.

After you’ve completed all of the modules, you will earn a downloadable, personalized certificate of participation from Eduten.

Most importantly, you’ll leave this course with scientifically proven strategies for positive educational leadership that will elevate the success of your school and leadership.

We provide all of the tools, training and resources you’ll need. All you need to do is come with an open mind and commitment to learning, and you will enjoy great success.

FAQ

Who is this course for?

Education leaders who are looking to develop their leadership skills. It’s relevant for deputy or assistant principals looking to move into a more senior position, or for current senior education leaders who aim to further enhance their leadership abilities. This course is brought to you from Finland.

Is this a certified course?

Yes! Upon completion, you will earn a Participation Certificate from Eduten. You’ll download and print your personalised certificate after you’ve completed all of the modules including the final closing ceremony.

Is the course live?

The course consists of pre-recorded modules, lectures, reading material and podcasts. You’ll have access to lectures, podcasts and reading material. All of the content is housed in an easy-access spot inside the Eduten platform.

What is required from you?

The course is self-paced but follows a rough chronological timetable. You’ll need to allocate 2 hours, on average, per week to this course. Total = 10 hours.

Please note, you are required to attend the last lesson of the course in person. Date: May 5th, 2022. It’s a live webinar where we’ll share experiences, celebrate what you’ve learnt and hear about how to access your certificate. The live webinar will be approximately 40 minutes long.

The live webinar will be run twice on the same day to accommodate different time zones around the world so nobody misses out.

Take a look at the program outline below and mark it on your calendar!

In which language is this course held?

The course is held in English.

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Course Program

Week One: Starts 4th April, 2022

Lesson One

Welcome to the Course! (Introduction by MSc. Educational Leadership, Melissa Georgiou).

Lesson Two

Preparing to be a Great Educational Leader - How to identify your strengths, reflect on your leadership practice and listen mindfully (Exclusive Online Interview with Msc. Psychology, Leadership Specialist and Coach, Makke Leppänen).

Week Two: Starts 11th April, 2022.

Lesson Three

What is Positive Psychology? (Whitepaper).

Lesson Four

The Main Elements of Positive Educational Leadership (Whitepaper).

Lesson Five

Positive Education in Schools (Podcast).

Week Three: Starts 18th April, 2022.

Lesson Six

Three Educational Leadership Styles (Whitepaper).

Lesson Seven

In Teachers We Trust (Podcast).

Week Four: Starts 25th April, 2022.

Lesson Eight

Growth Mindset in Education (Online Video Lecture by Teacher and MSc. Educational Leadership, Melissa Georgiou).

Lesson Nine

A View from the top of Finland’s Education System (Podcast).

Lesson Ten

Leading the Digital Transformation of Your School (Online Video Lecture Presented by Teacher of the Year, Jussi-Pekka Jarvinen).

Live Closing Ceremony 5th of May 9 am EEST and 4 pm EEST

Live gathering to celebrate the end of the course, share learning, and the next steps in your leadership journey. Mark this on your calendar!

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At the beginning of April, we will send personal login details and information about how to access the course.

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