TikTok Video Sparks Global Education Debate: Comparing Systems in Mexico, Finland, and Senegal

A recent video on TikTok compares the educational systems of Mexico, Finland, and Senegal, offering insights into their unique characteristics and challenges. The video, created by Konbini, highlights the stark contrasts in school hours, meal provisions, and grading practices. In Finland, for instance, all meals are free for both students and teachers, while in Senegal, students must purchase their own meals. The author points out that Finland's system, despite its high ranking in the Pisa Index, has its own pressures, with students facing a heavy workload. Conversely, Senegal's system, while showing similarities to the French system due to colonial history, has a unique ranking system based on semester compositions. The video concludes by urging viewers to look beyond simple complaints about the French system and consider improvements based on these international examples. The video's insights could spark a valuable discussion on educational reform and the societal factors influencing educational outcomes.