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Björn, Piia M.; Aro, Mikko T.; Koponen, Tuire K.; Fuchs, Lynn S.; Fuchs, Douglas H. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2016
Response to intervention (RTI) can be considered an everyday practice in many parts of the United States, whereas, in Finland, only recently has a new framework for support in learning taken shape. Choosing Finland as the comparative partner for this policy paper is justified as its educational system has been widely referenced on the basis of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Response to Intervention, Special Education, International Assessment
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Hausstatter, Rune Sarromaa; Takala, Marjatta – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2008
In this paper, the situation of special teacher education in Finland and Norway has been analysed from three perspectives: how the curricula of special teacher education differ between and within the countries; whether inclusion is included in special teacher education; and how the special teacher education curricula reflect the national…
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Teacher Education, Inclusive Schools, Educational Quality
Moberg, Sakari; Zumberg, Marshall; Reinmaa, Ants – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 1997
A survey of 125 prospective undergraduate special education in Estonia, Finland, and the United States found the Estonians were most critical of inclusion and the Finns the least critical. Results suggest that prospective teachers' perceptions about inclusion are related to the prevailing implementation of inclusive education in their countries.…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, College Students, Comparative Education, Cultural Influences