yleisopettaja
Yleisopettaja is a Finnish term that translates to general teacher or classroom teacher. This role typically refers to a primary school teacher who is responsible for educating a single group of students across multiple subjects. Unlike subject specialist teachers who may teach a specific discipline like mathematics or history to various age groups, the yleisopettaja usually stays with their assigned class for a significant portion of their schooling, often through the lower primary grades.
The responsibilities of a yleisopettaja are broad. They are tasked with delivering instruction in core subjects
The concept of the yleisopettaja is central to the Finnish education system, which emphasizes a holistic approach