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Book SynopsisThe first two editions of
Finnish Lessons described how a small Nordic nation built a school system that provided access to a world-class education for all of its young people. In this third edition, Pasi Sahlberg updates the story of how Finland sustains its exemplary educational performance, including how it responds to turbulent changes.
Trade ReviewInternational Praise for Previous Editions of
Finnish Lessons!
"Finland’s approach to education reform shows we must address student inequality before we can expect student excellence." - The 2013 Grawemeyer Award Committee
"For both educators and non-educators alike,
Finnish Lessons 2.0 poses provocative ideas for reflection when contemplating the necessary inputs that contribute to educational success." -
Teachers College Record"The story of Finnish educational success as told by Sahlberg in the slim volume
Finnish Lessons is remarkable…this is an important book and educators need to read it." -
Educational Researcher"
Finnish Lessons 2.0 is compelling and well-written. It will be of particular interest to those involved in developing education policy, although the book is also highly accessible and should be recommended reading for principals, teachers and parents—even in Finland." -
Limina: A Journal of Historical and Cultural Studies"Sahlberg’s work is enlightening in that it espouses an education system that is different from many other systems in advanced countries across the world and provides solid background on the historical context that allowed Finland’s education system to transform into a powerhouse." -
Education Review"If you are interested in how to help your students be better citizens and part of a dynamic society, please read
Finnish lessons 2.0." -
British Journal of Educational Technology"What I find encouraging in Sahlberg’s book is his recurring note that no matter how dismal a country’s system may seem, there is hope and room for reform." -
Philippine Daily Inquirer"Sahlberg’s book contains important lessons for a broad range of academics, educators, politicians, and the public." -
Science"This book will give hope, vision, and strategies to anyone who is sincere in bringing a great education to every child. Pick it up and read it." - Education Week's BookMarks
"With Version 3.0 of
Finnish Lessons, Pasi Sahlberg has made yet another invaluable contribution to creating education policies based on teacher professionalism, trust, respect, equality, and student engagement. The Finnish example offers a real alternative to the punitive education accountability systems found in far too many parts of the world. Every policymaker, parent, and teacher should read this book." - Tony Wagner, senior research fellow, Learning Policy Institute
Table of Contents
- Foreword by Howard Gardner
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Where There’s a Will There’s a Way
- Northern Exposure
- Finland as an Inspiration
- Learning From Others
- The Plan of This Book
- 1. The Finnish Dream: A Good School for All
- Postwar Finland
- Universal Basic Education
- The New School Is Born
- Expanding Upper-Secondary Education
- Improving Educational Attainment
- Four Phases of Educational Change
- The Finnish Education System in 2020
- The Finnish Dream Challenged
- 2. The Finnish Paradox: Less Is More
- From Periphery to Limelight
- Educational Attainment
- Equity of Outcomes
- Learning
- Cost of Education
- Finnish Paradoxes of Education
- The Perils of PISA
- 3. The Finnish Advantage: The Teachers
- The Culture of Teaching
- Becoming a Teacher
- Research-Based Teacher Education
- Teachers as Researchers
- Professional Development
- Teachers Are Leaders
- School Leaders Are Teachers
- Good Teachers, Great Schools
- What If Finland’s Great Teachers Taught in Your Schools?
- 4. The Finnish Way: Competitive Welfare State
- The Power of Globalization
- The Global Educational Reform Movement
- An Innovation Economy
- Welfare, Equality, and Competitiveness
- Foreign Innovation, Finnish Implementation
- Myths About The Finnish School
- 5. Is the Future Finnish?
- Success by Being Different
- Successful Educational Reform
- The Transfer of Change Knowledge
- Stress Test for Finnish Schools
- The Future of Finnish Education
- Postscript by Sir Ken Robinson
- Notes
- References
- Index
- About the Author
