The last 40 years in Finnish teacher education
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This article sets out to identify and discuss the changes that have taken place in Finnish teacher education during the last 40 years (1974–2014). A brief history of teacher education in Finland is presented, followed by the goals and aims of current research-based teacher education in Finland. Finally, the major changes in Finnish teacher education during the last 40 years are identified and discussed along with challenges for the future. These include the fact that with each passing year teacher education in Finland has become increasingly research-based. The ethical role of the Finnish teacher has changed from being a religious and moral example to being a principled professional who needs moral competence in pedagogical encounters. Teachers also need to master the rapid developments in information and communication technology in order to function in the same learning environments as their students.
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Traditionally, the professional competence of teachers has been universally recognized by Finnish society and seen as an intrinsic part of becoming a teacher.
“Traditionally, the professional competence of teachers has been universally recognized by Finnish society and seen as an intrinsic part of becoming a teacher [29,33,35].”
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- Authors
- Tirri, K.
- Affiliations
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Corresponding author
- Tirri, Kirsi
- ORCID
- Tirri, Kirsi
- Venue
- Journal of Education for Teaching
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2014-09-10
- Pages
- 1-10
- ISSN
- 0260-7476 (ISSN-L)
- 1360-0540
- OpenAlex
- W2024500039
- Cited by
- 190
- References
- 28
- Citations by year
- 2026: 8 · 2025: 21 · 2024: 15 · 2023: 22 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 25 · 2020: 13 · 2019: 25 · 2018: 12 · 2017: 10 · 2016: 16 · 2015: 7 · 2014: 1
- FWCI
- 58.23
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Education for Teaching International Research and Pedagogy (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Education › Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
- Social Sciences › Education › Historical Education Studies Worldwide
- Social Sciences › Education › Teacher Professional Development and Motivation
- Keywords
- teacher professional development, Finnish teacher education, history of teacher education, research-based teacher education, teacher ethics, moral competence, information and communication technology in teaching, teacher role, educational change
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