Many schools are using longer lessons. These are longer than 45 minutes. For example, Rakvere schools use 80-minute lessons.
Longer lessons change learning. The teacher explains. Students discuss and do work. They also take movement breaks.
Longer lessons shorten the school day. Students have fewer subjects per day. There is also less homework.
Longer lessons are popular. They help students focus. For example, Pelgulinna Gymnasium has had longer lessons for years.
Teachers say that longer lessons are effective. Students have fewer subjects and more time to think.