SWEDEN 2004 A visit to the town of Boras; making comparisons, looking for evidence of Thinking Skills.

SWEDEN 2004SWEDEN 2004

A visit to the town of Boras; A visit to the town of Boras;

making comparisons, making comparisons,

looking for evidence of Thinking Skills.looking for evidence of Thinking Skills.

Hotel City BorasHotel City Boras

Welcome to BorasWelcome to Boras

Meeting at Town HallMeeting at Town Hall Overview of education philosophyOverview of education philosophy Summary of financesSummary of finances Explanation of stages of educationExplanation of stages of education Details of teacher trainingDetails of teacher training

Pre-school experiencePre-school experience

Small numbers of childrenSmall numbers of children Few resourcesFew resources Children responsible for own actionsChildren responsible for own actions TrustTrust Be a good citizenBe a good citizen Bubble poolBubble pool White roomWhite room

Primary SchoolPrimary School

Start early in morningStart early in morning Vertical housingVertical housing Small classesSmall classes Empty rooms to useEmpty rooms to use Adult furnitureAdult furniture IndependenceIndependence Calm, no discipline problems, respectCalm, no discipline problems, respect Children work through programmeChildren work through programme Massage !Massage !

Secondary SchoolSecondary School

Small class groupsSmall class groups Planned curriculumPlanned curriculum Limited ICTLimited ICT Limited Creative ArtsLimited Creative Arts Relationships importantRelationships important Respect, self respectRespect, self respect Independent learnersIndependent learners

Staff well-being !Staff well-being !

Coffee breaksCoffee breaks Early end to teaching day to allow to plan Early end to teaching day to allow to plan

with colleagueswith colleagues Built in staff exercise/recreation programmeBuilt in staff exercise/recreation programme Staff rooms…the right messageStaff rooms…the right message

““Goodbye Boras”Goodbye Boras”