Today in Economics Club we had a discussion about the economics of the different education systems around the world. Mostly focused on the education systems of Finland and America. Basically we decided that in Finland teachers are more motivated to study because they are seen as someone who is comparable to a doctor or lawyer. They are also paid better in Finland than compared to the salary of American teachers. All teachers in Finland are required to have a masters degree and the process to become a certified teacher is very selective. The Finnish are also incorporating life skills into the classroom such as sewing, cooking, etc. that produce students that are well-rounded. In America, the school districts are cutting classes like these to save money. Maybe America can learn a thing or two from Finland. I thought the quote was fitting for today's discussion - we are given facts and expected to regurgitate them when we might not actually understand how or why something works that way. In Finland there are no assessments and emphasis is placed on actually understanding a concept.

Today in Economics Club we had a discussion about the economics of the different education systems around the world. Mostly focused on the education systems of Finland and America. Basically we decided that in Finland teachers are more motivated to study because they are seen as someone who is comparable to a doctor or lawyer. They are also paid better in Finland than compared to the salary of American teachers. All teachers in Finland are required to have a masters degree and the process to become a certified teacher is very selective. The Finnish are also incorporating life skills into the classroom such as sewing, cooking, etc. that produce students that are well-rounded. In America, the school districts are cutting classes like these to save money. Maybe America can learn a thing or two from Finland. I thought the quote was fitting for today's discussion - we are given facts and expected to regurgitate them when we might not actually understand how or why something works that way. In Finland there are no assessments and emphasis is placed on actually understanding a concept.