Name : Muhammad Irawan (E1D117068)

Class : 4 C Afternoon

Why Findland’s Schools Are So Successfull

For many years the school system in Finland has been very successful. In the PISA survey,
which compares reading, math and science knowledge of 15 year olds around the world,
Finland is not only the top European country but also competes with Asian giants like
Shanghai, Singapore and South Korea. But what makes the educational system in this small
country so strikingly different from others in the western world.

First of all, the Finish government makes it possible for all children to attend preschool,
which comes after kindergarten. Compulsory education begins at 7. Teachers work with their
pupils in school as much as possible. They have little homework to do when they get home. 
When teachers are not with the pupils they spend a lot of time in schools working on the
curriculum and new projects.  They teach in teams if it is needed to help them reach their
goals. That is why dropout rates are low compared to other countries.

In contrast to other nations teaching in Finland is a highly admired profession. Finland selects
its teachers very carefully.  Only talented students can continue their education to a university
and receive a master’s degree in education. Finland only takes the best to educate its youth.

Schools in Finland are small, at least for international standards. However, more than in any
other country teachers are ready to prepare children for life. In some cases they know every
pupil in their school and can adjust to them. Teachers try everything to succeed with their
pupils. Most of the pupils get additional help in their elementary school years, either by the
teachers themselves or through specially trained educators.
 Why Findland’s Schools Are So Successful
Author : Keenza Abriella https://www.englishiana.com/2016/02/kumpulan-contoh-artikel-
bahasa-inggris.html

In this article, it tells about how Finland can make their schools more advanced than other
countries' schools. According to this article Finland applies preschool education or PAUD.
Teachers in Finland are very hard-working in teaching their students, when there are students
who practice difficulties the students will be given special directions and the teacher will
work together in teams to find solutions to these students. In Finland teachers are highly
valued and admired, this is because teachers in Finland are chosen from the best, not just
anyone can become a teacher. The school in Finland is small but the teacher there is
successful in preparing students for life.
 Some Tricks of Learning English Listening

In many English examination or test, listening section always become the hardest section
between the other section like structure, reading, and speaking. The time that is given in the
test is very fast and then the unclear pronunciation from the native speaker. People always
make it as the reason why many people failed and cannot pass listening test with a good
score. What is the problem about that? Do not judge the listening learning method which is
used in course or the style of delivering from the teacher which is not suitable. But ask to
yourself. Have you familiar with English?

The grammar comprehension can be improved because of practicing grammar items,

speaking skill, and pronunciation can be improved by practicing speaking in English, and
then how listening skill can be improved? Same as the other English skills, listening skill can
be improved naturally if we can be familiar with the English listening conversation. But, we
have to remember, listening in English does not mean “listen” (mendengar), but it means
“gather” (menyimak). So today you have to try to listen every conversation in the listening
section

In learning English listening, we must have much patience. Because making our ears familiar
with the English listening is not an easy job. Adaption skill that people have is also different.
People who have been familiar with English songs or English conversation will be easier to
adapt with listening. Learning listening will also be easier for those who are in the English
environment. Logically, we have to know the way of reading well before we can write well.
As well as we have to learn English listening first, before at the end we can improve our
speaking skill fluently.

These are some tips how to learn English listening.

1. Practicing by Listening English Radio

You have to find English radio station in the internet. You have to choose the station which
you like. As often as you practice will be help you to be familiar with pronunciation,
conversation, and terms in English.
2. Practicing by Watching English Movie Without Subtittle

This way is one of the interesting learning English. You can choose the movie that you really
like. The concept of the movie has gesture and body language, and it will be easier to be
learned.

3. Practicing by Listening English Songs

By doing this you can be familiar with English listening. Music is one of the interesting
media which is easy to be remembered and learned.

4. Joining Listening Class

This is the last way to learn listening. You can join listening class everywhere you want. If
you join this, you will be taught by the tutor who really mastered this material.
 Some Tricks of Learning English Listening
Author : M Fikri Nugraha
https://www.caramudahbelajarbahasainggris.net/2015/02/contoh-artikel-bahasa-
inggris-tentang-pembelajaran-dan-artinya.html

In this article explain why people find it difficult to graduate with good
grades on listening tests. This is because people rarely listen to conversations in
English. In this article also provides tips on how to practice listening to pass the
listening test. Here are some tips on how to learn to listen to English. The first is
to practice by Listening to English Radio, the second is to practice by Watching
English Movies Without Subtittle, the third is to practice by Listening to
English Songs, the last is to join in Listening Classes.
 Why do Students Drop Out of School?

Some American high schools have a dropout rate of up to 50%. There are many reasons
for students leaving school, which are for two thirds of the dropouts motivation is the
problem. They can’t just work hard enough, almost half of them said that they had missed so
many classes that they could not catch up any more, many said that they were not prepared
well enough in their earlier school and for a third of them getting a job was more important
than finishing school.

High school dropouts have more problems in society and in their future lives.  They are
more likely to be unemployed or live in poverty. There is also a big difference in income if
you compare high school dropouts with graduates. According to data by the US Census
bureau Americans with a bachelor’s degree earn about  $ 50,000 , those with a high school
diploma about  $28,000 and dropouts only about $ 20,000.

Many pupils do not understand the implications of dropping out of school. They often
demand better teachers, more lessons to catch up in subjects and more help with learning
problems. Some schools have adopted to this situation. They offer evening classes or allow
students to come back at a later age.
 Why do Students Drop Out of School?
Author : Amien kim https://amienkim.wordpress.com/2014/01/25/articles-
about-education/

In this article talk about why children in America drop out of school. There
are two main reasons why this can happen, the first is the lack of motivation of
students in learning, the second is that students think that working is more
important than going to school. In this article also talk about the consequences
of dropping out of school and schools providing solutions to solve these
problems. Many schools offer evening classes or allow students to return later.