FinnishED Leadership
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Description
Improve overall school performance from start to Finnish!
Finland’s consistent performance in international student assessments has caused much curiosity in recent years. Educators around the world are exploring what Finland does well and how they remain at the top.
Pasi Sahlberg has hosted multiple delegations of educators in Finland seeking ideas and tools to apply to their home districts, and has determined real change can begin with four uncomplicated ideas. Focusing on leading learners, this book considers topics like:
- Physical activity is crucial for substantial learning
- Enhancing equity is an essential component of success
- Embedding ideas into your current leadership practices takes perseverance
Finland’s particular brand of leadership culture in education is an ideal model for improving educational performance anywhere
Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Prologue: Accidental Lunch
- Chapter 1: Make Recess the Right of the Child
- Chapter 2: Use Small Data for Big Change
- Chapter 3: Enhance Equity in Education
- Chapter 4: Avoid Urban Legends About Finnish Schools
Epilogue: Intentional Dessert
Epilogue: Intentional Dessert
Conclusion: Don’t Be Denied
Conclusion: Don’t Be Denied
References
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
Description
Improve overall school performance from start to Finnish!
Finland’s consistent performance in international student assessments has caused much curiosity in recent years. Educators around the world are exploring what Finland does well and how they remain at the top.
Pasi Sahlberg has hosted multiple delegations of educators in Finland seeking ideas and tools to apply to their home districts, and has determined real change can begin with four uncomplicated ideas. Focusing on leading learners, this book considers topics like:
- Physical activity is crucial for substantial learning
- Enhancing equity is an essential component of success
- Embedding ideas into your current leadership practices takes perseverance
Finland’s particular brand of leadership culture in education is an ideal model for improving educational performance anywhere
Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Prologue: Accidental Lunch
- Chapter 1: Make Recess the Right of the Child
- Chapter 2: Use Small Data for Big Change
- Chapter 3: Enhance Equity in Education
- Chapter 4: Avoid Urban Legends About Finnish Schools
Epilogue: Intentional Dessert
Epilogue: Intentional Dessert
Conclusion: Don’t Be Denied
Conclusion: Don’t Be Denied
References
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
July 2017 | 120 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 01/02/2026 | 9781506325422 | $37.95 |
| Lifetime | 01/02/2026 | 9781506325439 | $35.00 |
Improve overall school performance from start to Finnish!
Finland’s consistent performance in international student assessments has caused much curiosity in recent years. Educators around the world are exploring what Finland does well and how they remain at the top.
Pasi Sahlberg has hosted multiple delegations of educators in Finland seeking ideas and tools to apply to their home districts, and has determined real change can begin with four uncomplicated ideas. Focusing on leading learners, this book considers topics like:
- Physical activity is crucial for substantial learning
- Enhancing equity is an essential component of success
- Embedding ideas into your current leadership practices takes perseverance
Finland’s particular brand of leadership culture in education is an ideal model for improving educational performance anywhere
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Prologue: Accidental Lunch
- Chapter 1: Make Recess the Right of the Child
- Chapter 2: Use Small Data for Big Change
- Chapter 3: Enhance Equity in Education
- Chapter 4: Avoid Urban Legends About Finnish Schools
- Epilogue: Intentional Dessert
- Conclusion: Don’t Be Denied
- References
- Index