PL101 Pedagogical Leadership in Finnish Schools

What is the main aim of the course?

• To provide practical training for teachers

• To provide participants with a strong foundation of the key principles of leadership in education and principals' work

• To focus on administrative management in schools

• To teach participants about the history of education in Finland

What is the difference between the narrow view and the broad view of pedagogical leadership?

• The narrow view focuses on the relationship between the principal and the students, while the broad view focuses on the entire school community

• The narrow view focuses on the relationship between the principal and the teachers, while the broad view includes the entire school community

• The narrow view focuses on the relationship between the teachers and the students, while the broad view focuses on the administrative staff

• The narrow view focuses on the administrative staff, while the broad view focuses on the students

What are the key features of the Finnish education system?

• Rigid standardization, narrow knowledge focus, and external pressure on teachers

• Flexibility and diversity, broad knowledge focus, highly educated teachers, professionalism and autonomy, and trust in educators

• Strict standardization, limited knowledge focus, and lack of trust in educators

• Limited flexibility, narrow knowledge focus, and external accountability for teachers

What is the phase of education in Finland that focuses on play, social interaction, and early learning?

• Upper Secondary Education

• Pre-primary Education (PPE)

• Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)

• Compulsory Education (Primary and Lower Secondary Education)

What is the age range for compulsory education in Finland?

• Starts at age 7 and ends at age 18

• Starts at age 5 and ends at age 15

• Starts at age 6 and ends at age 16

• Starts at age 8 and ends at age 18

What are the two main pathways offered in Upper Secondary Education in Finland?

• Business education and language education

• General upper secondary education and vocational education and training

• Technical education and artistic education

• Science education and humanities education

What does Finnish higher education consist of?

• Only universities

• Only universities of applied sciences (UAS)

• Universities and universities of applied sciences (UAS)

• Only vocational training institutions

What does adult education in Finland offer?

• Opportunities for lifelong learning, including education leading to a qualification, degree studies, and recreational courses

• Only face-to-face classes

• Only recreational courses

• Only formal studies in diverse areas

What is the main focus of the Finnish education system?

• Student well-being, personalized learning, and lifelong learning

• Strict curriculum and limited creativity

• Teacher autonomy and external pressure

• Standardized testing and external accountability

What is the Finnish education system renowned for?

• Excellence and equity

• Standardization and rigidity

• External pressure and limited opportunities

• Lack of trust in educators