For the first time, Finland will host one of Europe’s largest teaching events, the Science on Stage festival, as part of the national LUMA Days for teachers. The event showcases the best practices in teaching mathematics and science worldwide. LUMA Days will be held on August 14-15 in Turku, gathering over 800 teachers from more than 50 countries. You can participate virtually too and join the opening ceremony on the 12th of August already.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the national LUMA Days will feature various activities, including international workshops and open house events. Participation is free, and the event offers programs in Finnish, Swedish, and English. Registration is still open; attendees can participate for one day or join a single workshop. Detailed information and registration can be found on the event website.
– Teachers play a crucial role as change agents for a sustainable future. They deserve all the appreciation, support, and opportunities to learn from and meet each other. Together we are more! says Maija Aksela, Director of the LUMA Centre Finland network.
Participate in the event – also online
The Science on Stage festival, a non-profit fair event, recognizes the essential role of teachers in building a sustainable future. In 2024, the festival will focus on sustainability and celebrate dedicated teachers and their excellent teaching ideas. Teachers from different countries will present their educational practices and methods in mathematics and science. Finland will showcase 28 projects, ranging from art gardens to AI tutor robots and marine physics studies. The event can also be followed online through the event website. The online program consists of the main stage program:
- Opening Ceremony, Mon 12.8. at 17:00 Including a pre-recorded video greeting by Commissioner Ms Iliana Ivanova
- Keynote sessions, Tue-Thu 13.-15.8. at 09:00
- Award Ceremony, Thu 15.8. at 12:00
Partners for this major event include Science on Stage Finland and Science on Stage Europe, supported by the City of Turku, local universities, various organizations, and companies. The highlight, however, is on the teachers. From Taipalsaari’s Kirkonkylä School, preschool teachers Kirsi Rehunen and Sanna Kolhonen will participate with their project How Long is a Second and Other Time Studies. This project, which began with children’s questions, explores and develops time-related studies, encouraging children’s natural curiosity about the world around them.
– Taipalsaari has a long tradition of research projects related to the preschool year. The best research stems from everyday wonder, from questions about everyday phenomena that preschoolers want to explore and investigate. It is an honor to be among Finnish teachers showcasing our expertise to international colleagues, say Rehunen and Kolhonen.
Every teaching project selected for the fair is summarized in a poster, available on the event website.
In addition to the Wednesday fair, LUMA Days will offer numerous workshops on various topics. Thursday’s workshops will feature new approaches to teaching mathematics using virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and mathematical linguistics. Participants can also explore the science education efforts of the LUMA Centre of Southwestern Finland at the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University’s Skolresurs.
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