I'm from Taiwan and this whole documentary tears me up a lot. I recalled my miserable time wasting a lot of time memorizing unimportant facts and trapped in school for 12 hours just doing repetitive exams. Keep up the good work, Finnish. Taiwan lose in this internationl battle, but you must win. The world needs you.
This documentary has changed my life. I can't be thankful enough. "I think if people are always checking up on you, then you just try to show them that, or try to look like you are doing your job well, but if somebody really trusts you, then I think it's a basic human quality to want to be worth that trust." This moved me. Thank you so much.
Thanks a lot. I have to admit, that I wasn't aware that we have as great education system as is described here. That makes me proud, but at the same time I sincerely wish that Americans can make it better in this area, and maybe even learn something by this very documentary. Bare my English.
trust and almost no corruption, these good ethics for success, combined with dedication, responsibity, work hard, team work, love their people/childern, for common goal of success. Seem like home/family custom education; I remember when my grandpa teached me to make a clay bowl from mud, I and my brother did not have tests, homeworks, and due date. I have to tried it again and again, did not matter how long that took, untill I made a perfect clay bowl, no grades, no failed. That was a true education, no child and adult left behind. I wish we have that kind of education to day.
They have a trust based system because they have worked hard to institutionalize and professionalize the teaching profession. Add to the fact also that the position of teacher is a coveted position and is highly well paid. lastly, the Finnish Educational System took 20 years to be entrenched in the country (started in 1973, and used the trust system in 1993). I hope this is not lost in the policy creators.
I think that it that the educational system in (for example) the US needs to be changed step by step. In Finland it also took 25 years to get them where they are now, and still they are evolving. In the US it'll probably take more than 25 years, because of the reasons you said :) But eventually it'll get better and better (so as poverty levels and respect for intellect, education, etc...) One step will lead to a mind change, which will lead to another step, which will lead to a mind change, ...
+med roc Prejudice a little, because of the on going "migrant crisis" in Europe, but if you come here with your own money and with good intentions you will be fine. I think people hate mass immigration because that's not the way to go, they don't integrate to the system, because they actually aren't even trying. Honestly we are more openly "racist" or not so politically correct, but it's very safe country to live or visit.
Okay.. its not EVERY student and EVERY school, its some lucky schools and students that have good teachers. And we definitely do have some teachers who talk alone through the whole class and all we students do is sit, listen and write it down... but I'm gonna have to admit the basic education is really good and has some really good teachers. When we go to lukio (high school) the levels drop immediately.
* Equal opportunities " Equity and quality " all services are free of charge. They have the freedom to frame their decision. All teachers have matter degree. They trust their teachers, Goverment, and their people. They call it huge trust :). They concentrate on their individual way of learning.
This documentary is over-emphasizing the teacher education. Of course we have good and well-educated teachers in Finland, but they are not extraordinary or superhuman. The most important difference in education is the finnish way of trusting the teachers and schools, letting them do their job without watching over their shoulder all the time. Actually, there is no equivalent for "accountability" in finnish language, because our society is based on trust. Btw, the average tax rate in Finland is not significantly higher, when you count the american health insurance fees and kids' education. Free education, healthcare, paid maternity leave and children's daycare in Finland are for everyone, not just the poor people. So, everyone actually benefits from the tax € we pay. I haven't heard any americans living in Finland complain about the taxes, or what you get with them.
paanikki . I wish more Americans could see the benefits for having these basic services available for ALL, out of the tax dollars we already pay and not feel like we are all trying to become some type of "socialist" society. when basic needs are met, people tend to be more productive citizens, and isn't that the main goal!
I'm from Taiwan and this whole documentary tears me up a lot. I recalled my miserable time wasting a lot of time memorizing unimportant facts and trapped in school for 12 hours just doing repetitive exams.
Keep up the good work, Finnish. Taiwan lose in this internationl battle, but you must win. The world needs you.
This is a gorgeous documentary. Thanks for sharing!
This documentary has changed my life. I can't be thankful enough. "I think if people are always checking up on you, then you just try to show them that, or try to look like you are doing your job well, but if somebody really trusts you, then I think it's a basic human quality to want to be worth that trust." This moved me. Thank you so much.
Amazing, it's time to model this educational culture and build a society of trust and collaboration. Tony Wagner , thank you for sharing this!!
Thanks a lot. I have to admit, that I wasn't aware that we have as great education system as is described here. That makes me proud, but at the same time I sincerely wish that Americans can make it better in this area, and maybe even learn something by this very documentary. Bare my English.
OSOCO In Finland is how 'good' or 'bad' your schools are not talked about much?
Greetings from (soon to be independent) Scotland :-)
trust and almost no corruption, these good ethics for success, combined with dedication, responsibity, work hard, team work, love their people/childern, for common goal of success. Seem like home/family custom education; I remember when my grandpa teached me to make a clay bowl from mud, I and my brother did not have tests, homeworks, and due date. I have to tried it again and again, did not matter how long that took, untill I made a perfect clay bowl, no grades, no failed. That was a true education, no child and adult left behind. I wish we have that kind of education to day.
We have much to learn from Finland. Much to learn indeed.
They have a trust based system because they have worked hard to institutionalize and professionalize the teaching profession. Add to the fact also that the position of teacher is a coveted position and is highly well paid.
lastly, the Finnish Educational System took 20 years to be entrenched in the country (started in 1973, and used the trust system in 1993).
I hope this is not lost in the policy creators.
Great documentary!
i call the scandinavians the civilized people, while the rest of us are...well u know what i mean!
They are teaching people how to think. But here in America they are creating slaves.
my dream is to teach in finland... lol
Complete your Master's Degree and study a shit ton for them entrance exams :|
Good Luck!!
-Canada
a comment section without any major trolls? wow
+Mauno Pakkinen Incredible trust found here
I think that it that the educational system in (for example) the US needs to be changed step by step. In Finland it also took 25 years to get them where they are now, and still they are evolving. In the US it'll probably take more than 25 years, because of the reasons you said :) But eventually it'll get better and better (so as poverty levels and respect for intellect, education, etc...) One step will lead to a mind change, which will lead to another step, which will lead to a mind change, ...
freedom Rousseau,Dewey,smith,
freedom is all it takes.thinking is inate
How welcoming are Finns to outsiders (people from other ethnicities) ? Can someone from Finland please answer. thank you
+med roc Prejudice a little, because of the on going "migrant crisis" in Europe, but if you come here with your own money and with good intentions you will be fine. I think people hate mass immigration because that's not the way to go, they don't integrate to the system, because they actually aren't even trying.
Honestly we are more openly "racist" or not so politically correct, but it's very safe country to live or visit.
Thank you for responding and thank you for your honesty.
We are same as everywhere, individuals liking or not liking which we see every day as we have people from many countries living here.
after watching this documentary i figured out that i'm illiterate
Okay.. its not EVERY student and EVERY school, its some lucky schools and students that have good teachers. And we definitely do have some teachers who talk alone through the whole class and all we students do is sit, listen and write it down... but I'm gonna have to admit the basic education is really good and has some really good teachers. When we go to lukio (high school) the levels drop immediately.
Just shave it off. Would look so much better bald down the center. Amazing documentary as well lol.
* Equal opportunities " Equity and quality " all services are free of charge. They have the freedom to frame their decision. All teachers have matter degree. They trust their teachers, Goverment, and their people. They call it huge trust :). They concentrate on their individual way of learning.
This documentary is over-emphasizing the teacher education. Of course we have good and well-educated teachers in Finland, but they are not extraordinary or superhuman.
The most important difference in education is the finnish way of trusting the teachers and schools, letting them do their job without watching over their shoulder all the time. Actually, there is no equivalent for "accountability" in finnish language, because our society is based on trust.
Btw, the average tax rate in Finland is not significantly higher, when you count the american health insurance fees and kids' education. Free education, healthcare, paid maternity leave and children's daycare in Finland are for everyone, not just the poor people. So, everyone actually benefits from the tax € we pay.
I haven't heard any americans living in Finland complain about the taxes, or what you get with them.
paanikki . I wish more Americans could see the benefits for having these basic services available for ALL, out of the tax dollars we already pay and not feel like we are all trying to become some type of "socialist" society. when basic needs are met, people tend to be more productive citizens, and isn't that the main goal!