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When Students Lead Their Thinking; Assessment That Builds Agency
Assessment becomes powerful when students hear their own thinking. This blog explores Finnish-inspired strategies that build agency, confidence, and meaningful learning conversations in calm, student-centered classrooms.
vanessa speigle
12 hours ago3 min read


🌱 The Power of Curiosity: How to Make Critical Thinking Visible
Curiosity slows learning down — in the best way. When we let students’ questions lead, we see thinking become visible. This week’s Rekla Reflection explores how curiosity builds calm confidence and fuels critical thinking across every subject.
vanessa speigle
Oct 232 min read


🌱 From Exhaustion to Energy: What Finnish Pedagogy Teaches Us About Lesson Planning
Teachers often carry the weight of planning, grading, and managing every detail, leaving little energy for themselves. Finnish-inspired RECLA methods flip that balance—students do the active learning while teachers conserve energy and guide with purpose.
vanessa speigle
Sep 213 min read
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