Finland vs. South Korea: Creativity or Academic Performance – Which Matters More?
Finland vs. South Korea: Creativity or Academic Performance – Which Matters More? "Test Scores vs. Creativity" – What Should We Choose? A classroom in Finland. Students are sitting on comfortable sofas instead of desks, engaging in discussions. The class schedule is flexible. "Shall we conduct our own experiment today?" the teacher asks with a smile. The children eagerly form teams, ask questions, and solve problems together. A classroom in South Korea. Students sit neatly at desks, listening to the teacher’s lecture. The blackboard is filled with formulas and concepts. "Now, let’s solve this problem," the teacher instructs, guiding students toward a set answer. After class, they head to private academies for additional study. Both are forms of education , yet their approaches are entirely different. Which system is superior—Finland’s or South Korea’s? 1. Finland Prioritizes Creativity, While South Korea Focuses on Academic Performance The core principle...