Finnish lessons : what can the world learn from educational change in Finland? / Pasi Sahlberg ; foreword by Andy Hargreaves.

Author/creator Sahlberg, Pasi
Other author Hargreaves, Andy.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Teachers College Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxxii, 167 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesThe series on school reform
Series on school reform. ^A665723
Contents Introduction: yes, we can (learn from one another) -- The Finnish dream: equal educational opportunities -- The Finnish paradox: less is more -- The Finnish advantage: the teachers -- The Finnish way: competitive welfare state -- Is the future Finnish?
Abstract The author traces the evolution of education policies in Finland and highlights how they differ from the United States and other industrialized countries. He shows how rather than relying on competition, choice, and external testing of students, education reforms in Finland focus on professionalizing teachers' work, developing instructional leadership in schools, and enhancing trust in teachers and schools. --from publisher description
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 147-156) and index.
LCCN 2011033428
ISBN9780807752579
ISBN0807752576

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LA1013.7 .S34 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold