SMART Community Review (SCR) Teacher education in Finland | Page 10

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Equity in education
Education is free at all levels
Every pupil and student has the right
to educational support
Special needs education is generally
provided in conjunction with
mainstream education
Efforts to support language minorities
and migrants
Life-long learning in focus
Education system based on
trust and responsibility
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Most education is publicly funded
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Local administration and educational
institutions play a key role
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Educational autonomy is high at all levels 12
Quality assurance is based on steering
instead of controlling
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Early childhood and basic
education as part of
life-long learning
Early childhood education supports
children’s development and learning
Basic education is provided within
a single structure
School year is the same everywhere
but timetables are local
National core curriculum leaves room
for local variations
Assessment is part of daily schoolwork
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