The article introduces the reasons why teaching and learning have a high priority in Finnish society and how teacher education support teachers' role to work as high quality professionals. The article provides a brief review of the historical and cultural movements that have had an influence on respect for education and learning in Finnish society. The article also provides a description of the Finnish educational system with the comprehensive school as one of its important element.
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Niemi, H. (2012). The societal factors contributing to education and schooling in Finland. In Miracle of Education: The Principles and Practices of Teaching and Learning in Finnish Schools (Vol. 9789460918117, pp. 19–38). Sense Publishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-811-7_2
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