Comparative

Case Study

Vivian B. Valdenaro
MAM-AS
 Finland Educational System
Finland is widely regarded as having one of the best
education systems in the world. The country has
consistently topped PISSA (Programme for International
Student Assessment) rankings, which assesses the
academic performance of a 15-year-old students in math,
science, and reading.
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 Finland Educational System
• The Finnish educational system is based on equity and equality.
Students are provided with free education from pre-primary through
to tertiary education.
• School is compulsory for nine years, from ages 7-16. After that
student can choose between academic and vocational paths.

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 Finland Educational System
• Teachers are highly respected and must hold a master’s degree in
education.
• They have a lot of autonomy in lesson planning and delivery.
• The curriculum is designed to be student-centered, with a focus on
problem –solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.

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 Philippine Educational System
• Philippine has decentralized education system, which means that the
national government sets the standards and guidelines for schooling,
while local government are in charge of implementing them.
• There are six years of primary school (grades 1-6). Four years of
junior high school (grades 7-10), and two years of senior high school
(grades 11-12). Education is mandatory until grade 10,

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 Philippine Educational System
• The quality of education in the Philippines is a concern. The country
consistently ranks low in international assessments like PISA.
• One of the major issues is the lack of resources. School facilities and
materials are often inadequate or outdated.
• Teachers are also paid low salaries, with many not even having
teaching qualifications.

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 Philippine Educational System
• The curriculum is heavily focused on rote learning and
memorization, with little emphasis on critical thinking or problem-
solving.

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 Comparison
Finland
• They are trusted to design and deliver their
lessons in a way that works best for their
students.
• The curriculum is designed to develop
critical thinking and problem-solving
Philippines
• Teachers often follow a strict curriculum
and have a little say in how they teach.
This can lead to disengaged students who
are not interested in what they’re
learning.
• In the Philippines, rote learning and
memorization are more emphasized. This
can lead to students who are good at
reciting facts but struggle when it comes
to applying them in real-world situations.
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