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Effects of History and Culture on Attitudes toward Special Education : A Comparison of Finland and Norway
Joint Authors
Takala, Marjatta
Hausstätter, Rune Sarromaa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper discusses the role of special education in Finland and Norway.
There are major differences in how special education is understood in these countries.
The different perspective that Finland and Norway have on the concept of inclusion is also striking.
The PISA test results show that the Finnish school is performing well, partly because of flexible part-time special education; the early intervention strategy also plays a role in this success.
These aspects are making Finnish schools inclusive; support is offered immediately when it is needed without any bureaucratic process.
An effective teacher education program is also a key element in creating a successful school system.
Norway’s relatively weak educational results could mean that despite their strong focus on inclusion, Norwegian schools are not inclusive.
The quality of special education is debated.
If it is true that special education is helping to create success in schools, then clearly there is a need to discover more about the different systems and what factors may influence that success.
Despite the close geographical and political relationship between Norway and Finland, there exists clear differences in the educational area.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Takala, Marjatta& Hausstätter, Rune Sarromaa. 2012. Effects of History and Culture on Attitudes toward Special Education : A Comparison of Finland and Norway. ISRN Education،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450714
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Takala, Marjatta& Hausstätter, Rune Sarromaa. Effects of History and Culture on Attitudes toward Special Education : A Comparison of Finland and Norway. ISRN Education No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450714
American Medical Association (AMA)
Takala, Marjatta& Hausstätter, Rune Sarromaa. Effects of History and Culture on Attitudes toward Special Education : A Comparison of Finland and Norway. ISRN Education. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450714
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450714