For instructors, it is important to remember that each student learns a little differently. Studying school systems and teaching styles from across the globe can inspire instructors to invigorate their current teaching plan with fresh ideas. Here is a look at how various countries approach learning.DenmarkStudents in Denmark are expected, and encouraged to debate, collaborate with peers, and even work with their teachers. According to connex-education.com, ““Teachers in Denmark discourage passive listening during lessons, instead opting for active participation and interaction.” Denmark students thrive in this open and positive environment.FinlandRather than spending a lot of time reading books or utilizing technology, Finnish students spend time in the real world and in the outdoors. These students rank among the smartest worldwide, but according to Weareteachers.com, Finnish students “spend less time in school and on homework than most nations, but still see incredible results.” The site reports that the average school day in Finland is five hours long.KoreaUnlike the students in Finland, Korean students spend the majority of their lives in school. Weareteachers.com reports that Korean students spend all day in school, with no recess and little break time. In addition, they often attend night school to learn specific skills. Korean students rank just as high academically as nations like Finland, but their learning style is very different!JapanAsiasociety.org explains that in Japan “teachers come together and work on a concept for a lesson, create the lesson together, and refine it. One teacher then teaches it while the others observe, either in person or through video. The teachers then come together again to look at the resulting work and debrief on the lesson examining what worked and what didn’t.” This way, Japanese students get a well-rounded education that includes perspectives from many instructors rather than just one. Additionally, instructors regularly receive feedback on how to improve their teaching skills. What non-traditional techniques or styles have you implemented that have been effective in your classroom?