@article{article_320419, title={Finland Schools as all Students’ Schools}, journal={Journal of Research in Informal Environments}, volume={2}, pages={59–91}, year={2017}, url={https://izlik.org/JA47DW22DT}, author={Özdemir, Ayşenur}, keywords={Finnish Educational System,Professional development model,Pre-servis teachers,Physics Education}, abstract={<p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;"> <span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:’Times New Roman’;color:#222222;background:#FFFFFF;">In Finland’s
education system, the main factor of success is teachers. Researches proved that
teachers are an important factor in students’ success. Based on these research,
Finland accomplished rooted changes in their education system and aims to
prepare highly qualified teachers. They adopted a new educational system which
is based on practice and which encourages students to take responsibility, have
self-confidence. In this study, we present the obersvational notes taken by
four teachers who visited Finland. The obtained data were compared with the
current educational system in Turkey and evaluated. Teaching / learning have
been practiced in four different learning environment in Finland. These are
classrooms, workshops, labratories and out-of-schoo settings. "Real life
goes beyond classroom walls. Classroom, workshop and laboratory provide a
limited learning environment, while out-of-school environment offers many
opportunities for students," says Finnish educators. </span> </p> <p> </p>}, number={1}