{"title":"Pasi Sahlberg","description":"\u003cp\u003ePasi Sahlberg’s works offer insightful perspectives on education systems, with a particular focus on Finnish schooling. His books explore themes such as trust in teachers, educational equity, and effective policies that support student success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis and practical reflections that challenge conventional approaches to teaching and learning. Sahlberg’s writing is essential for educators and anyone interested in innovative education reform.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-teachers-we-trust-by-timothy-d-walker-9780393714005","title":"In Teachers We Trust","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven key principles from Finland for building a culture of trust in schools around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the spring of 2018, thousands of teachers across the United States—in states like Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Arizona—walked off their jobs while calling for higher wages and better working conditions. Ultimately, these American educators trumpeted a simple request: treat us like professionals. Teachers in many other countries feel the same way as their US counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Teachers We Trust\u003c\/em\u003e presents a compelling vision, offering practical ideas for educators and school leaders wishing to develop teacher-powered education systems. It reveals why teachers in Finland hold high status, and shows what the country’s trust-based school system looks like in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePasi Sahlberg and Timothy D. Walker suggest seven key principles for building a culture of trust in schools, from offering clinical training for future teachers to encouraging student agency to fostering a collaborative professionalism among educators. \u003cem\u003eIn Teachers We Trust\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for all teachers, administrators, and parents who entrust their children to American schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424380305644,"sku":"9780393714005","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780393714005.jpg?v=1774768573"},{"product_id":"empowered-educators-in-finland-by-pasi-sahlberg-9781119369714","title":"Empowered Educators in Finland","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Practices from Finland's High-Performing School System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmpowered Educators in Finland\u003c\/em\u003e is one volume in a series that explores how high-performing educational systems from around the world achieve strong results. The anchor book, \u003cem\u003eEmpowered Educators: How High-Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality Around the World\u003c\/em\u003e, is written by Linda Darling-Hammond and colleagues, with contributions from the authors of this volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmpowered Educators in Finland\u003c\/em\u003e explores Finland's unique approach to teacher training that, combined with a national focus on equity and children, has led to strong student results on the OECD PISA and other international tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the 1930s, every child born in Finland has been provided with a box of clothes, sheets, toys, nappies, and even a small mattress; the box itself can—and often does—serve as a simple crib. Intended to ensure that all Finnish children begin with the essentials, this box also serves as a clear symbol of the nation's emphasis on equality and opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book describes how what is commonly thought to be just a part of Finnish culture is actually the result of strong support for educators at all levels of government. From the Ministry of Education and Culture, to the Finnish National Board of Education, to regional and local policy makers, Finland has made deliberate choices to create and support a strong educational system. While there are unique political, cultural, and societal features of Finland—as with all countries—there are many lessons to be learned and practical ideas to be implemented across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462893224172,"sku":"9781119369714","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781119369714-empowered-educators-in-finland.jpg?v=1775025420"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/pasi-sahlberg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}