The times demand innovative approaches in education and a rethinking of traditional teaching methods. Our goal is to establish a progressive alternative to public schools for children and parents, rooted in the highest principles of humanism.
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Innovarium Lab Community
Innovarium Lab Community
Insights in Brief
A child should not be expected to be convenient or conforming. Every child is a unique individual who deserves the same respect as an adult.
Pedagogy is the art that spans all subjects. A professional educator follows children's curiosity instead of seeking motivation for them.
It takes courage and awareness to question authority and make independent decisions, but this is what ultimately brings freedom.
About
Humanistic
Approach
Humanistic
Approach
In the alternative school of the future, there are genuine masters who are deeply passionate about their profession. Teachers are required to embrace the humanistic principles of education and adeptly wield the tools of the non-formal approach. The teaching methodology adopts a subject-to-subject model, promoting equality among individuals regardless of age or status. This method fosters respect for each person's individuality, recognizing their unique character and traits.
At the core of education is the participant's personal interest. Thus, the process must be orchestrated to ignite, cultivate, and creatively adapt to this interest as it evolves. The humanistic approach places great value on the participant's autonomy of choice. Hence, it is crucial to foster an environment where choices can naturally arise and flourish. Upholding the right to choose their methods of exploration should be a fundamental prerogative for every participant.
KIDS
Freedom
Mood
Reflection
100%
Creative process and environment
Imagination
Talent
Adventure
Game
Expansion
Creation
Uniqueness
Reform
Passion
Excitement
Courage
Support
Manifestation
Decentralization
Non-formal
Magic
Art
What
We Do?
We Do?
The Innovarium Lab Community includes passionate individuals and visionaries who recognize the imperfections in the world and actively seek to enhance conditions for their children. We embrace bold ideas and strive for significant impact, rejecting limiting beliefs such as "this is impossible because..." Instead of seeking motivation for children, we follow their curiosity.
We aim to create a space for children and parents that goes beyond traditional schooling, offering so much more. Pedagogy is a creative profession that prioritizes process and atmosphere over content. When the process is engaging and captivating, the content has the opportunity to be accepted and understood.
We aim to create a space for children and parents that goes beyond traditional schooling, offering so much more. Pedagogy is a creative profession that prioritizes process and atmosphere over content. When the process is engaging and captivating, the content has the opportunity to be accepted and understood.
Explore a myriad of physical activities in vibrant spaces, including climbing walls, aerial yoga, martial arts, a dance studio, body practices, and a dedicated theater studio for unlocking your creative spirit. Community suggestions further enrich this dynamic environment.
Classrooms feature plush bean bags, sofas, and hammocks, creating a relaxed lounge setting complemented by large windows perfect to daydream and soaking in natural light. Modern, multi-level classrooms offer flexible learning environments, while cozy pods provide private spaces for quiet reflection. Enjoy tea or juice in this inviting atmosphere, surrounded by a beautiful garden with a fountain and a delightful dining area. This isn't just a place to learn; it's a place to thrive and embrace curiosity at every turn.
Imagine a learning space where every corner invites exploration and wonder. From a lively game room with board games that spark creativity and teamwork, to a captivating greenhouse where students grow edible plants and discover the science of aromatherapy to relax and stimulate the nervous system. An experimental kitchen allows you to prepare your own meals, turning culinary curiosity into hands-on learning. Both inside and outside, zip lines provide quick and playful ways to move around, infusing fun into every moment. A dedicated relaxation area, featuring a mesmerizing aquarium, offers a serene retreat for unwinding and recharging.
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School
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How
It Works
It Works
This is not a private school. It's a vibrant community. To join us, a child must be officially registered for homeschooling. Our community's educators transform the mandatory curriculum into engaging and creative art, alongside offering subjects that captivate children's curiosity. Parents can relax in this space, have lunch with their children, participate in classroom discussions, or work in a comfortable lounge area.
Every homeschooled student is required to undergo testing by the state school 1-2 times a year to ensure they are receiving the necessary education. These evaluations can be either numeric or verbal. Our community's teacher provides dedicated support to help students prepare for these tests.
Parents can assume various roles in our community — they can be learners and educators, guests and hosts, participants and observers. Today, involving parents in education isn't optional; it's essential. Our goal is to build connections and foster collaboration among all community members.
Unique
Environment
Environment
Comprehensive
Support
Support
Parental
Involvement
Involvement
Freedom
Journey
Journey
In today's world, where knowledge is just a click away, simply sharing and memorizing plain facts has become pointless. What truly matters are the skills that can't be taught from textbooks: creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability to a swiftly changing world. These soft skills are the keys to unlocking potential and achieving success in any field! Essential knowledge arises through personal choice and interest. This trend is becoming increasingly evident. How, then, should we approach teaching and learning? By questioning and seeking answers, doubting and verifying. By exploring and implementing modern, student-centered methods.
Being a genuine educator is a profound craft of sculpting communication.
Being a genuine educator is a profound craft of sculpting communication.
Pedagogy is an art, and every lesson is a performance. Within our community, we embrace teachers who are passionate about their craft, eager to express themselves creatively, and dedicated to maximizing their impact through innovative teaching practices. Lesson formats depend solely on participants' imagination and legal boundaries. Classes can take place in in a forest, on a beach, in the kitchen or in the school garden. The creativity and flexibility of the group members enable them to shift topics or delve deeper into subjects that feel most timely and relevant at any given moment. Bells are not used, as this aligns better with the natural rhythms of free individuals. In everyday life, people manage their own time without needing a bell for appointments or breaks.
Teachers strive to captivate students by making required programs intriguing. Mathematics might unfold through exploring musical notes or the vastness of space, or delving into gaming strategies that involve probability calculations. Every subject can be presented in a way that sparks a child's personal fascination. Without establishing this connection, students lose motivation to engage. Children often cease to question the world around them when adults suppress their innate curiosity. Our mission is to nurture children's natural interests and explore the world alongside them. In such an environment, children actively learn and show genuine interest because education becomes both enjoyable and engaging. Here, grades are absent. Extensive research reveals the harmful effects of a system based on rewards and punishments. Grading also contradicts the non-formal, humanistic approach to education we uphold.
In a world of rapidly evolving realities and technological advancements, children's nervous systems quickly adapt, shaping their ability to concentrate and process information. Today, the entire school curriculum is accessible online, conveniently from home. This prompts us to question: which skills are truly indispensable in this digital era? It's essential to acknowledge that the focus should not be on treating or correcting children, but on adapting our perspectives and approaches.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Freedom is not anarchy. Freedom means doing what I want without infringing on the freedom of others.
The sense of personal freedom is closely tied to the necessity of making constant choices. Engaging with the concept of freedom requires effort. An educator must facilitate participants' choices by exemplifying their own freedom. If the educator lacks personal experience of freedom, the participants have no chance of understanding this concept.
The facilitator's role is to create conditions and frameworks that allow participants to test existing interaction models, understand their attitudes towards them, and develop their own mechanisms for coexistence. Through self-determination, participants come to understand freedom of choice as the right to realize their own agency.
It is crucial to remember that frameworks are always present; without them, no process can occur. Frameworks constitute the conditions under which a process develops, the system-forming rules essential for the existence of any group. It is important not to confuse frameworks with prohibitions, that is, imposing rules for one's own convenience and restricting participants' freedom. Participants' behavior is influenced not by prohibitions and regulatory rules, but by the careful structuring of system-forming frameworks. Unlike rules, frameworks are designed not to restrict but to reveal. True freedom arises only within clearly structured frameworks.
A fundamental principle: every situation during a session deserves a response. The group's confidence in the leader's professionalism is paramount for fostering a sense of safety. Part of this trust comes from knowing that the leader is aware of and competent in managing the situation at hand.
The sense of personal freedom is closely tied to the necessity of making constant choices. Engaging with the concept of freedom requires effort. An educator must facilitate participants' choices by exemplifying their own freedom. If the educator lacks personal experience of freedom, the participants have no chance of understanding this concept.
The facilitator's role is to create conditions and frameworks that allow participants to test existing interaction models, understand their attitudes towards them, and develop their own mechanisms for coexistence. Through self-determination, participants come to understand freedom of choice as the right to realize their own agency.
It is crucial to remember that frameworks are always present; without them, no process can occur. Frameworks constitute the conditions under which a process develops, the system-forming rules essential for the existence of any group. It is important not to confuse frameworks with prohibitions, that is, imposing rules for one's own convenience and restricting participants' freedom. Participants' behavior is influenced not by prohibitions and regulatory rules, but by the careful structuring of system-forming frameworks. Unlike rules, frameworks are designed not to restrict but to reveal. True freedom arises only within clearly structured frameworks.
A fundamental principle: every situation during a session deserves a response. The group's confidence in the leader's professionalism is paramount for fostering a sense of safety. Part of this trust comes from knowing that the leader is aware of and competent in managing the situation at hand.
In every possible way.
In traditional schools, students are often expected to accept information without question, with no opportunity to doubt or verify it. However, questioning authority doesn't mean rejecting science or civilization. Instead, it opens up a dialogue with reality and the subject matter at hand.
For educators using non-formal approach, it's vital to remember that research is a collaborative, creative process where the teacher's role is as important as that of any other participant. It's about trusting the participants and creating a bond with them. This makes the research personal and driven by genuine interest, turning the process into an enjoyable experience for everyone. The aim is to foster a lab-like atmosphere where incredible discoveries can occur.
Successful research depends on asking the right questions, clearly defining problems, and effectively structuring the field of study.
Beyond being just a school, this is a vibrant community of individuals eager to explore themselves and the world around them, discovering their own unique paths to learning. This journey includes not only children but also their parents, teachers, and other members of the community. It’s a dynamic space where everyone can find their place and role. Parents can join in lively discussions with teachers, share meals with their children, or work in a comfortable lounge area, making it a truly collaborative and enriching environment for all.
In traditional schools, students are often expected to accept information without question, with no opportunity to doubt or verify it. However, questioning authority doesn't mean rejecting science or civilization. Instead, it opens up a dialogue with reality and the subject matter at hand.
For educators using non-formal approach, it's vital to remember that research is a collaborative, creative process where the teacher's role is as important as that of any other participant. It's about trusting the participants and creating a bond with them. This makes the research personal and driven by genuine interest, turning the process into an enjoyable experience for everyone. The aim is to foster a lab-like atmosphere where incredible discoveries can occur.
Successful research depends on asking the right questions, clearly defining problems, and effectively structuring the field of study.
Beyond being just a school, this is a vibrant community of individuals eager to explore themselves and the world around them, discovering their own unique paths to learning. This journey includes not only children but also their parents, teachers, and other members of the community. It’s a dynamic space where everyone can find their place and role. Parents can join in lively discussions with teachers, share meals with their children, or work in a comfortable lounge area, making it a truly collaborative and enriching environment for all.
Our goal is to make this education accessible to individuals of all ages and across all grades. If we focus solely on one age group, what happens to the children as they progress through different grades? In our vision, the community can accommodate one class per grade level, ranging from preparatory to ninth grade, with each group consisting of 10-15 students. However, who knows, it may become so popular and in-demand that expanding and establishing a network of such schools in different cities becomes necessary.
Our mission is to make this educational opportunity available to all who are interested. We are seeking the support of sponsors who share our vision, to help us achieve this. The final cost of the program is still to be determined.
The community founders are based in Tampere, Finland. We are open to proposals and collaborations, and are exploring the possibility of launching this project in other cities as well.
We warmly welcome all eager contributors to our project's evolution. Simply reach out to us and share which role resonates with you. Whether you're eager to unleash your teaching talents in a creative setting, are a parent inspired by our vision for your children's growth, or bring expertise as a potential sponsor, lawyer, or accountant, your involvement is valued. Whoever you may be, if you're keen to join our community and help us realize our vision, please get in touch.
Follow your child's curiosity
And you'll never need to search for motivation
Join Us &
Let’s Create!
Let’s Create!
innovariumlab@gmail.com
Finland, Tampere
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