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The article introduces the reasons why teaching and learning have a high priority in Finnish society and how teacher education support teachers’ role to work as high quality professionals. The article provides a brief review of the historical and cultural movements that have had an influence on respect for education and learning in Finnish society. The article also provides a description of the Finnish educational system with the comprehensive school as one of its important element.
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Niemi, H. (2012). The Societal Factors Contributing to Education and Schooling in Finland. In: Niemi, H., Toom, A., Kallioniemi, A. (eds) Miracle of Education. SensePublishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-811-7_2
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