This book examines continuing professional development (CPD) of teachers in Finland. As one of the best-performing countries in terms of education, the Finnish education system is often revered and held up as an example to follow. However, the authors argue that CPD actually constitutes the Achilles...

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Hauptverfasser:	Li, Yongjian (VerfasserIn), Dervin, Fred 1974- (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Cham, Switzerland Springer International Publishing 2018
Schlagworte:	Teaching and Teacher Education Lifelong Learning / Adult Education Professional & Vocational Education Adult education Lehrerfortbildung Schule Finnland
Online-Zugang:	DE-739 Volltext
Zusammenfassung:	This book examines continuing professional development (CPD) of teachers in Finland. As one of the best-performing countries in terms of education, the Finnish education system is often revered and held up as an example to follow. However, the authors argue that CPD actually constitutes the Achilles’ heel of this ‘miraculous’ system, demonstrating that in fact it is a victim of contradictory discourses and actions among decision-makers, teacher educators and practitioners. Including extensive interviews from CPD providers, teachers and other educational actors, the authors critically discuss the ‘wonders’ of Finnish education, in the process debunking various myths created both inside and outside Finland. The authors also call for a new approach to comparative and international education. Based on over 20 years of experience in Finnish education, this pioneering book will be of interest and value to students and scholars of Finnish education, continuing professional development and international education branding more generally
Beschreibung:	1 Online-Ressource (XI, 214 Seiten)
ISBN:	9783319957951
DOI:	10.1007/978-3-319-95795-1