Description |
xxii, 167 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
Series |
The series on school reform |
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Series on school reform.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-156) and index. |
Contents |
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? |
Summary |
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 |
Subject |
Educational change -- Finland.
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Education -- Finland.
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Added Author |
Hargreaves, Andy.
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ISBN |
9780807752579 |
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0807752576 |
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