The Finland Phenomonon

I thought that this was a very good documentary that showed that an educational system can actually work. The students in Finland are achieving at a very level, among the top in the world. They have come to realize that the teachers themselves are the root of every childs learning capabilities. Without a capable teacher, learning by students is very difficult. The standard for teachers in Finland are very different from those in the United States. There are very high standards to get into a teaching college. Only the best can be admitted to these schools. Finland has also came to the realization that it is not all about testing. You do not teach kids to test them. You teach them so they understand and dont forget the material. I remember so many times in high school you just have to memorize stuff for an exam and then you forget it two days later. What good does that do for you? The training that teachers receive in Finland better prepares them for future success with their students. And Finland's students are reaping the benefits from the system that is in place there.