Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh Teachers Begin Finland Training Under Education Reforms
Twenty-nine award-winning teachers from Andhra Pradesh are learning about education in Finland.
Their training is part of the state government’s education reforms.
Finnish experts first gave them an orientation in Vijayawada.
The teachers are now visiting schools and observing classes in Turku and Rauma.
They are learning how to design useful classroom projects and make lessons more collaborative.
They are also studying ways to build reading and language skills through stories, drama, games and books.
After returning, they will receive online guidance from University of Turku professors.
They will share what they learn with other teachers and help improve children’s learning and well-being.
Twenty-nine Andhra Pradesh State Best Teacher awardees began an international training programme at the University of Turku in Finland.
The programme’s second phase runs from August 17 to 26 and includes school visits, classroom observations and discussions with Finnish educators.
Teachers received training on measurable classroom projects and collaborated on lesson plans at Yläne Comprehensive School in Pöytyä.
They explored using stories, poems, picture books, drama and play-based activities to improve reading and language skills.
Three online mentoring sessions will follow, while trained teachers will become master trainers and mentors in Andhra Pradesh.
- Who
- Twenty-nine Andhra Pradesh State Best Teacher awardees, Finnish education experts and University of Turku professors.
- What
- An international professional development programme focused on child-centred, play-based and joyful education practices.
- When
- The second phase is underway from August 17 to 26; three online mentoring sessions will follow.
- Where
- The programme began in Vijayawada and includes training in Turku, Rauma and Pöytyä, Finland.
- Why
- To expose teachers to Finnish education practices, adapt suitable methods for Andhra Pradesh and strengthen foundational education.
- Participants
- 29 State Best Teacher awardees from Andhra Pradesh
- Host institution
- University of Turku, Finland
- Programme phases
- Three phases: Vijayawada orientation, Finland immersion and online mentoring
- Finland training dates
- August 17 to 26
- Training activities
- School visits, classroom observations, collaborative lesson planning and classroom project design
- Follow-up
- Three online mentoring sessions led by University of Turku professors
- Expected role of teachers
- Master trainers and mentors at district and mandal levels in Andhra Pradesh