In this podcast four Finnish researchers discuss various aspects of the Finnish education system. First, the background and the basic principles of the Finnish school for all are introduced. After that an inclusive school in practice is presented. Next inclusiveness is discussed from the viewpoint of special education and finally Finnish school system is considered from the point of view of cultural and worldview diversity. The discussion includes also critical aspects of the system, as well as reflections on how to better educate future teachers in our teacher education programs.  

Interviewer: Dr Sonja Laine, University of Helsinki 

Interviewees: Dr Anna-Leena Riitaoja, University of Helsinki, Dr Anni Loukomies, University of Helsinki, Dr Juho Honkasilta, University of Helsinki, Dr Inkeri Rissanen, University of Tampere 

Read the entire podcast transcript here: Perspectives of the Finnish School for All and further reading