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Finland collaboration begins showing impact as classrooms shift towards joyful, participatory learning in Punjab: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Mann<\/p>\n

Punjab E News (23rd April 2026):<\/span> A collaboration between the Punjab Government, under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, and Finland\u2019s University of Turku is beginning to translate into visible changes in classrooms, with teaching practices becoming more interactive and early signs of improved student engagement emerging on the ground.<\/p>\n

As part of this initiative, teaching is steadily moving away from rote methods towards more joyful and participatory learning approaches. Anchored in Punjab\u2019s broader Sikhya Kranti, the programme focuses on adapting global expertise to local classroom contexts while building scale through a structured train-the-trainers model, with nearly 300 teachers set to be trained to strengthen foundational learning across the state.<\/p>\n

\"Mann<\/p>\n

During his ongoing official visit to Finland, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann visited the Kukulo-Moikoinen Early Childhood Education and Care Centre. \u201cThis initiative is already yielding results by aligning global pedagogical expertise with local classroom realities,\u201d said the Chief Minister.<\/p>\n

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann added, \u201cThe partnership, anchored through the State Council of Educational Research and Training under the Department of School Education, seeks to strengthen teacher development in early childhood and foundational education. It is designed not as a short-term intervention but as a long-term institutional effort to embed child-centred and play-based learning in the state\u2019s education system, alongside inclusive teaching practices.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe programme has focused on equipping teachers with research-driven methods while ensuring these approaches are adapted to Punjab\u2019s socio-cultural context,\u201d he stated, adding, \u201cTraining sessions have been conducted both in Chandigarh and in the Finnish cities of Turku and Rauma, combining workshops, mentoring, and school visits to expose teachers to classroom innovations in practice. By May 2026, close to 300 teachers will have undergone training across four cohorts to benefit students from across Punjab.\u201d<\/p>\n

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted, \u201cThe emphasis has been on making learning joyful and participatory, moving away from rote methods towards active engagement. Teachers have also been encouraged to design context-specific projects, supported by mentors, to implement these ideas within their own classrooms. Feedback from the field suggests improvements in student participation and motivation, along with more inclusive classroom environments.\u201d<\/p>\n

He noted, \u201cTeachers have reported greater confidence in experimenting with new methods and adapting lessons to diverse learning needs. A distinguishing feature of the initiative has been its insistence on contextual adaptation rather than direct transplantation of foreign models. Continuous mentoring support from Finnish experts has enabled this transition, ensuring that global best practices are meaningfully integrated into local systems.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also visited University of Turku and Turku Teacher Training School for detailed interactions. \u201cThe government now plans to scale the programme through a train-the-trainers approach, creating a cadre of master trainers to expand its reach across the state,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cDigital platforms and blended learning formats are also being developed to support continuous professional development and wider access.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister stated, \u201cWith a structured pathway for expansion and a growing pool of trained educators, the collaboration is being positioned as a cornerstone of Punjab\u2019s broader education reforms. The state remains committed to strengthening public education so that students are better equipped to succeed, and similar initiatives will be pursued to sustain momentum in the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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