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The Impact of Finnish Teacher Education on International Policy: Understanding University Training Schools

The Impact of Finnish Teacher Education on International Policy: Understanding University Training Schools

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This book explores the partnership between Finnish universities and normal schools, examining the benefits of school-based learning and Masters-level teacher education. It also investigates the potential of Finnish teacher education as an international export product.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 175 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG


This captivating book delves into the intricate relationship between Finnish universities and the university-affiliated teacher training schools, commonly referred to as normal schools. It conducts a thorough examination of the advantages of combining school-based learning with advanced Masters-level teacher education, unveiling the remarkable benefits of this unique school-university partnership. Furthermore, the book explores the potential of Finnish teacher education, particularly focusing on the normaalikoulu and its potential as an international export product. While policy borrowing theory has long cautioned about the challenges involved in successful transfer, there remains a growing interest in Finnish teacher education. Consequently, this book takes a deep dive into the historical, cultural, and current context of Finnish teacher education and the normal schools, exploring the possibilities of exporting this policy to other countries.

This captivating book delves into the intricate relationship between Finnish universities and the university-affiliated teacher training schools, commonly referred to as normal schools.


It conducts a thorough examination of the advantages of combining school-based learning with advanced Masters-level teacher education, unveiling the remarkable benefits of this unique school-university partnership.


Furthermore, the book explores the potential of Finnish teacher education, particularly focusing on the normaalikoulu and its potential as an international export product.


While policy borrowing theory has long cautioned about the challenges involved in successful transfer, there remains a growing interest in Finnish teacher education.


Consequently, this book takes a deep dive into the historical, cultural, and current context of Finnish teacher education and the normal schools, exploring the possibilities of exporting this policy to other countries.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030895204
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021

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