Finnish Lessons 3.0

Pasi Sahlberg is a professor of education policy at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. His books include Hard Questions on Global Educational Change: Policies, Practices, and the Future of Education. Visit Pasi’s website at www.pasisahlberg.com.

International 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

• Foreword by Howard GardnerPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Where There’s a Will There’s a WayNorthern ExposureFinland as an InspirationLearning From OthersThe Plan of This Book1. The Finnish Dream: A Good School for AllPostwar FinlandUniversal Basic EducationThe New School Is BornExpanding Upper-Secondary EducationImproving Educational AttainmentFour Phases of Educational ChangeThe Finnish Education System in 2020The Finnish Dream Challenged2. The Finnish Paradox: Less Is MoreFrom Periphery to LimelightEducational AttainmentEquity of OutcomesLearningCost of EducationFinnish Paradoxes of EducationThe Perils of PISA3. The Finnish Advantage: The TeachersThe Culture of TeachingBecoming a TeacherResearch-Based Teacher EducationTeachers as ResearchersProfessional DevelopmentTeachers Are LeadersSchool Leaders Are TeachersGood Teachers, Great SchoolsWhat If Finland’s Great Teachers Taught in Your Schools?4. The Finnish Way: Competitive Welfare StateThe Power of GlobalizationThe Global Educational Reform MovementAn Innovation EconomyWelfare, Equality, and CompetitivenessForeign Innovation, Finnish ImplementationMyths About The Finnish School5. Is the Future Finnish?Success by Being DifferentSuccessful Educational ReformThe Transfer of Change KnowledgeStress Test for Finnish SchoolsThe Future of Finnish EducationPostscript by Sir Ken RobinsonNotesReferencesIndexAbout the Author