From poverty to prosperity: the impact of socio-economic change on finnish elementary education in the late 18th and early 19th centuries

Ikonen, Risto

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“…There were some isolated efforts to establish elementary schools for the poor Finnish population in the late 18 th and early 19 th centuries (Ikonen, 2004), but these were scarce and never really extended to large sections of the population. Before that, school activities were conducted under the auspices of the church, sometimes through informal means, or under parents' guidance (Ikonen, 2004). Unlike higher education, elementary education did not have regular schools with professional teachers, and thus results were rather poor (Ikonen, 2004).…”

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Are Teachers Crucial for Academic Achievement? Finland Educational Success in a Comparative Perspective

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2015

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Teachers are seen as the main reason behind the high, equal, and consistent student performance in Finland as measured by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), and there is a lot of truth in this. Candidates for teacher training programs are selected through a rigorous process, for example. However, using primarily the case of Finland, this paper seeks to show that factors beyond the quality of teachers are also involved in explaining high performance on international standardized tests by students around the world. The policy of attracting high-caliber students and providing high-quality preservice training, suggested by organizations such as the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and McKinsey & Company, does not necessarily seem to be related to high student performance in all countries.

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“…Before that, school activities were conducted under the auspices of the church, sometimes through informal means, or under parents' guidance (Ikonen, 2004). Unlike higher education, elementary education did not have regular schools with professional teachers, and thus results were rather poor (Ikonen, 2004).…”

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Are Teachers Crucial for Academic Achievement? Finland Educational Success in a Comparative Perspective

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2015

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From an Intuitive Practitioner to a Professional Novice Leader

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2015

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This study examined the professional and personal transition undergone by eight experienced early childhood (EC) teachers after completing their graduate studies. The data were collected through interviews and online communication. Three main categories arose in the qualitative content analysis of the text: 1) personal process of change, 2) professional development, and 3) awareness of the process of learning. We also found that participants used metaphors to emphasize their personal implicit beliefs. The participants' perceptions of the transition from an intuitive practitioner to a professional novice researcher and from EC teacher to EC educational leader had an enormous impact on their personal development and their changing position in their work environment. The educational establishment perceived their new skills and abilities and offered them new positions.

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From poverty to prosperity: the impact of socio-economic change on finnish elementary education in the late 18th and early 19th centuries

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Are Teachers Crucial for Academic Achievement? Finland Educational Success in a Comparative Perspective

Are Teachers Crucial for Academic Achievement? Finland Educational Success in a Comparative Perspective

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