finnish school

In this book, New directions in Teaching: Stories from Finnish Classrooms, seven Finnish primary school teachers describe their everyday work. Teachers tell in their own words how the cornerstones of Finnish education - equality, trust, autonomy, modern pedagogy etc. - are implemented in everyday school work in Finnish schools.

One can learn from these interviews that Finnish teachers genuinely care about their students and continually strive to improve as teachers. Perhaps the answer to the question “Why is Finnish education so special?” is hidden in these unique, real-life stories.

With this book is you can learn what acknowledged Finnish teachers consider most important in their work and how they are conducting it. This book shares the real stories from Finnish classrooms and inspires you to explore new directions in teaching!