Teachers in Finland

My impressions about Teachers in Finland

Since I arrive in Finland, I have read and learnt lots of things about the teacher career in Finland. Beyond the readings, I've had the opportunity to see and accompany diverse classes with teachers in action. Teacher profession is very popular in Finland, unlike Brazil, from kindergarten to PhD degree. Teachers have a proud of their careers, which they carry with innovation, confidence, trust, security and maybe passion.

Finland has been much worried with education the last decades, reflecting in excellent international students' assessments. To become a teacher in Finland a person needs to study a lot, at least this career requires a master degree,  like in others professions extremely essencial and challenging. Besides that, teachers need to update periodically. One thing call my attention in special, teacher's responsibility and commitment, almost is not necessary inspection to evaluate their work.

Until today, I have had the opportunity to observe more classes at University. Most classes were very interesting with teachers using innovative pedagogical methods and collaborative tools to support their courses. The students usually were motivated and engaged mainly when they were learning by doing. Some colleagues from Brazil have made a big amount of questions about Finnish teachers and their routine, salary, motivation, etc. My impression is that in Brazil teachers haven't had enough and rigorous formation, the consequence is the low level of learning of Brazilian students, in general.

I've observed TAMK teachers use technology in their classes, especially collaborative tools. I've realized I could adopt some of that practices in my classes too. It's clear to me that fostering collaboration in specific tools it become the students much more engaged. It is what I've felt during this time as student at TAMK.