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The Silver Age of Swedish Education

In: Dumbing Down

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  • Magnus Henrekson

    (Research Institute of Industrial Economics)

  • Johan Wennström

    (Research Institute of Industrial Economics)

Abstract

There has never been a golden age in Swedish education. However, there was a “silver age” that began approximately in the second half of the nineteenth century and ended around 1960. The chapter outlines this history. It demonstrates that the established view of the previous school system is deeply misleading. In fact, an increasing share of young cohorts were offered excellent educational opportunities. After World War I, a truly national curriculum was introduced that imparted relevant knowledge and skills to students based on the principles of teacher-led presentation, repetition, and practice, and by matching the sequence of topics to each student’s maturity and prior knowledge. A key element in the modernization of the educational system was the state’s preoccupation with ensuring that highly qualified and motivated persons were attracted to the teaching profession.

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  • Magnus Henrekson & Johan Wennström, 2022. "The Silver Age of Swedish Education," Springer Books, in: Dumbing Down, chapter 2, pages 11-21, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-93429-3_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-93429-3_2
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