school introduction finland
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Finlands educational system
❖ Pre-school 5-6 years old❖ School starts the year children are 7 years❖ 7-16 comprehensive school, then high school or
professional school❖ Universities and colleges are tax paid❖ Classes 1-6 classteachers teaches most subjects,
classes 7-9 subject teachers
Subjects in our school❖ Finnish❖ maths❖ science (physics, chemistry, biology, geography)❖ physical education❖ music❖ arts❖ religion (UE, UOM UI, UK, ET)❖ handwork (crafts or kneedle works)❖ English (from class 3)❖ Swedish (voluntary from class 4)
Laajalahden koulu❖ 300 students❖ 15 classteachers, 5 subject or special ed.
Teachers❖ 3 school assistants❖ Headmaster Kimmo, secretary, nurse,
psychologist, curator❖ 12.8.-4.6., 191 days
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Why Finland is successful in PISA?
❖ Common reasons:❖ Teachers education quality,
great teachers!❖ Curriculum is flexible❖ The quality of teaching is
the same everywhere❖ Weak ones are not left
behind❖ Family support is strong
❖ Finnish language and maths:
❖ Written and spoken language are very close
❖ Pre-school is a great base for learning
❖ The teacher is not alone; special education teacher, school assistants,