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Surpassing FinlandBy: Natalie West
Education Reform
A new sector, not continued programmatic initiatives from a central government, that accounts for Finland’s success.
Education System Chart
1950’s Finnish Education
Most Finns left school after six years.
Only two types of middle grade education: civic schools (2-3 yrs. vocational) & grammar schools (5 yrs. led to academic high school).
Only 25% had access to grammar schools and two-thirds of grammar schools were privately funded.
Comprehensive (peruskoulu) School
“The comprehensive school is not merely a form of school organization. It embodies a philosophy of education as well as a deep set of societal values about what all children need and deserve.”- Pasi Sahlberg
How did they change their
current system?
Development of a new national curriculum.
Took place over 5 years (1965-1970)
Differentiation in the upper grades to accommodate for abilities and interests- abolished in 1980s.
Today
1950’s
Most significant factor
If the school was to serve all students equally, regardless of family background, this would require a teaching staff with a high level of knowledge and skills.
Raised the bar & standard for teachers
All teachers required to have Master’s Degree
Influence of Economy
Initiation of the accession process into the European Union (1995)
Major economic recession & collapse of the financial sector
Unemployment reached 20%, GDP declined 13% and public debt exceeded 60% of GDP
Continued... Influence of Economy
Nokia assisted in the development of telecommunications
Focused on research & development; led to tertiary education.
In 2001, Finland’s ranking in the World Economic Forum’s global competitiveness went from 15th to 1st.
Finland’s Education Success
The Culture of
Trust in Teachers
Teachers are widely respected in Finland
Decision making authority given to teachers (curriculum, assessment, etc.)
Graduates from highly selective university programs
Teachers are given the freedom that other professionals are given in regards to their job.
Admissions Process
Maltriculation Exam score, upper-secondary school record and out of school accomplishments.
Written assessment on pedagogy, teaching-like clinical activity, interview on their motivation to teach.
Challenges
All students have the right to be taught in their native language (i.e. Swedish only makes up 5%).
Upper secondary education and vocational training, some students want both- how do they choose?
Finland vs. USA
Finnish teachers teach fewer hours: four lessons per day vs. US teachers teach six lessons per day
Framework (room for discretion) vs. Roadmap (created centrally-not by teachers)