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    • Teacher training is one important part of the Finnish success story in education. In Finland, teachers have higher education and autonomy in their work.  Earlier you learned about  a special needs teacher’s thoughts and experiences. Now you will learn more about the special education teacher training in Finland and student experiences of Noora Nieminen.


      In Finland, we have high qualified study and student counsellors. In the next video,  you will learn about education and training in guidance and counselling and meet the university teacher Leena Itkonen, who will say more about it.


    • In-Service Training and Research

      In-service training is offered by different providers. Education providers have the primary responsibility for continuing teacher education.

      To learn more, please see the following:

      Finnish National Agency for Education

      Niilo Mäki Institute 

      VALTERI

      To learn more about teacher training schools in Finland, please read University of Jyväskylä Teacher Training School   (NB! YouTube).