Post Nº9: Changes to my Study Programme/Work Field


The Chilean educational system is falling apart, and it is really difficult to decide a place where to start to make changes. This is why on this post I’ve decided to talk about 3 three changes I would do to our educational system, taking as an example of success the Finnish educational model.

Firstly, unlike in our country, all schools in Finland are funded by the government. This means the quality of education a child receives is not dependent on their parents’ income. While the richest parents in Chile can afford to pay large amounts of money charged by the best schools in the country, all children in Finland are welcomed at high-quality schools where children’s needs are nurtured. This creates an equal society where all children are given equal opportunities from the beginning of their lives. The public and state division of schools in our country has been constantly criticized for disadvantaging less privileged families from the start, as it makes it harder for underprivileged students to catch up with their wealthy peers.
Secondly, in Finland, students, teachers and parents alike understand free time is crucial to development. This means children are allowed 15 minutes of playtime after 45 minutes of teaching to help to develop social skills and learn how to cooperate. Hometime in Finland also means exactly that. While in Chile, students have to wade through hours of homework each night, Finnish schools complete all the work necessary during school hours, leaving children free to play with their friends and family in the evenings.
Thirdly, in Chile, teachers are underpaid and overworked. But in Finland, teachers are recognized as some of the most important professionals in society. Not only the profession is extremely selective, but teachers in Finland are treated better, work fewer hours, and get paid more than in many other countries.
What about you? What changes would you do to your study programme/work field?


TASK Nº9: Changes to my Study Programme

Instructions:

-Tell us about the changes you would do to your study programme/work field.

Remember to include:

-What changes would you make to your study programme/work field? Name at least 3.
-Mention the reasons for each change.
-Add any other important information you may want to share
-Add one gadget
-Word count: 250 to 270 words


-Finally, don't forget to write comments on at least 3 of your classmates' posts.

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