Re: [MTC Global] An Educational Revolution: How Finland Became A Leader In Quality Education

Dear Colleagues,
Always we should remember that we are in India and in Indianism type of education will
work out but not others. We cannot imitate other countries. Always we have to remember
that for the past 70 years we are in a developing country mode. No body knows for how long
we will be in this position.
thanks for giving me an opportunity for airing my views,
amicably,
Dr. Vijaya Chandran

On Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:06:03 +0530 "Prof. Bholanath Dutta" wrote
>With a failing economy and a depreciating forestry industry that served as the main
source of income, Finland promised its children to provide them with the best education
there is. 30 years later, it is one of the most feted country in the world, having
transformed its education system from under-performing to the most desired.What did they
do? Let's take a look!Teacher TrainingAmongst the many changes they got, central to their
success was emphasis on the teacher training programs. Finland wanted to employ a bottom-
up approach and the best resolution for the same was, to train its teachers
extensively.Key PointsThe teaching profession is the most respected profession in Finland
and is driven by moral purpose than material interest.As a rule, all the teachers receive
a master's level training along with a high level teacher training.Finland follows the
motto "trust through professionalism" and doesn't evaluate or criticise the teachers.A
majority of teacher's time is spent in continuous professional development and the burden
of administrative duties is fairly less.Teachers spend less time in teaching and more time
in meticulously planning lessons that would cater to all their students.Only 10% of the
entire applicants get selected as teachers.Total number of teaching hours is ~600 per
annum when compared to the US's which is ~1,100 per annum and UK which is ~900.Education
Style:Finland follows an "ethos of equity" and does not discriminate students from highly
intellectual to below average in intelligence. They believe in nurturing curiosity and
state that the most important learning happens outside the classrooms.Key Points:Students
start schooling after the age of 7 with no formal exams until the age of 19.Shorter school
hours with multiple breaks in between give teachers and students adequate time to rest and
recuperate for the next teaching/learning.Group activities outside the classroom
environment are recommended.Outdoor activities and participation in sports is encouraged
and organised by government and local communities.Students are urged to participate in
varied extracurricular activities.Students drive their own learning in the direction of
their choice. Teachers only set broad parameters.There are no learning differences between
students in terms of their socioeconomic and geographic background.To sum it up, good
teachers teamed with sustainable leadership and inspiring curricula formed the building
blocks of Finland's revolutionary success. Once, seen as a failing system and lacking hope
for betterment, Finland today is the beacon of hope for countries trying to uplift
themselves. Author: Hamara HabibEDUCATE, EMPOWER, ELEVATE
Prof. Bholanath DuttaFounder &  President MTC Global: A Global Think Tank in Higher
Educaiton Education, ISO 9001: 2008Partner: UN Global Compact I UN Academic
Impact www.mtcglobal.org IEmail: president@mtcglobal.orgCell: +91 96323 18178 / +91
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