Fountain Park collected teachers' views about economic security and thriftinessMonday, March 27, 2006
Fountain Park together with the Finnish Foundation for Share Promotion and
the Association of History and Social Studies Teachers carried out a study
related to the teaching of economics. The study aimed to collect opinions
and views on economic security and thriftiness from teachers, who are
responsible for teaching economics.
The study was done because the teaching of economics in Finnish
comprehensive schools as well as high schools has been spread out and the
level has varied greatly. One of the problems has been that the lack of
teacher's personal interest or knowledge on economics has directly
influenced the level of teaching.
There were 131 respondents around Finland. There were both highly
experienced lectors and recently graduated teachers among the
respondents.
The research was done by using Fountain Park's Signals web tool. It enabled
a thorough examination of teachers' opinions and views as well as the
differences between various views. The themes and words used in the study
were undefined. The respondents were given an opportunity to interpret them
based on their own conception of the world.
The research consisted of three parts. In the first part, teachers were
asked to tell their opinions on how individuals are able to influence their
own economic security. Respondents were also asked to explain their answer
in more detail.
In the second part, teachers were asked to evaluate issues that increase
economic security and evaluate how important they are in relation to the
Finnish society.
In the third part, teachers were asked to explain how economic security
increases in a long run.
The research shows that, prudent life-style, a steady job and home ownership
are the basis of economic security according to the teachers. The research
results can be widely used when new curricula and supplementary training for
teachers are being designed.
For more information contact: tuomo.lahdeniemi@fountainpark.com
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