Finnish Education Quality

Primary grade teachers major in education, but they are expected to minor in at least ____ of the subjects included in the primary school curriculum

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

After the the Teacher Education Reform act, what must a teacher obtain before receiving a teachers degree?

• A driver's licence

• A master's degree

• High school diploma

• Pen licence

According to the teacher qualities of teaching education, primary grade teachers typically study some aspect of philosophy. True or False?

• True

• False

Which one of these is the correct distinguish qualities of teacher education in Finland?

• Research based, Good Class Management, Effective teaching method, Focus on Content

• Research based, Clinical component, Creative Lesson Plans, Fun and easy

• Research based, Good Class Management,Clinical component, Strong focus on developing pedagogical content knowledge.

• Research based, Clinical component, Effective teaching method ,Strong focus on developing pedagogical content knowledge.

The factors responsible for producing that quality can be found at the intersection of _____________.

• Culture and government

• Culture and race

• Culture and policy

• Culture and community

University leaders worried that the admission of teacher candidates would not lead to a dilution of academic standards. True or False?

• True

• False

The teacher education programmes for prospective primary and upper grade teachers are somewhat different in structure and rigour. True or False?

• True

• False

University-based teacher education programmes are now highly selective and teacher education units in the university faculties have autonomy in the selection process. True or False

• True

• False

Finnish teachers provide high quality education because of the long hours of instruction at school? True or False?

• True

• False

Teachers’ preparation includes both extensive coursework on how to teach, and at least two full years of clinical experience in a school associated with the university? True or False

• True

• False