Search for dissertations about: "Didactics"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 300 swedish dissertations containing the word Didactics.

  2. 21. Student activity — a way to improve the conceptual understanding of physics in Lao PDR?

    Author : Phimpho Luangrath; Sune Pettersson; Oleg Popov; Bertil Sundqvist; Svein Sjøberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Mechanics concept; Group discussion; Problem solving strategy; alternative concepts; context.; Subject didactics; Ämnesdidaktik; didactics of physics; fysikdidaktik;

    Abstract : This thesis reports about Laotian students’ understanding of the concepts of mechanics, and students’ activities when solving physics problems in groups. Totally, more than 1,000 first year university students from three universities in Laos have been tested using two versions of the Force Concept Inventory (FCI) over a period of three years. READ MORE

  4. 22. History in the Service of Mankind : International Guidelines and History Education in Upper Secondary Schools in Sweden, 1927–2002

    Author : Thomas Nygren; Daniel Lindmark; Bengt Schüllerqvist; Harry Haue; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; history teaching; League of Nations; UNESCO; Council of Europe; curriculum; History; Historia; Subject didactics; Ämnesdidaktik; didactics of history; historia med didaktisk inriktning; historiedidaktik; didactics of history;

    Abstract : In this study the guidelines of the League of Nations, UNESCO and the Council of Europe are investigated in relation to Swedish national curricula, teachers’ perceptions of and students’ work in history, from 1927 to 2002.Inspired by John I Goodlad’s notions of curricula and implementation, the formulation of history is studied. READ MORE

  5. 23. The realism of mathematical school tasks : Features and consequences

    Author : Torulf Palm; Hans Wallin; Johan Lithner; Rudolf Straesser; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Subject didactics; Ämnesdidaktik; didactics of mathematics; matematikdidaktik;

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  6. 24. The role of practical work in physics education in Lao PDR

    Author : Thongloon Vilaythong; Sune Pettersson; Oleg Popov; Bertil Sundqvist; Ogawa Masakata; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Cultural-Historical Activity Theory; laboratory work; Laos; pendulum experiment; physics curriculum; physics education research; practical activities; Subject didactics; Ämnesdidaktik; didactics of physics; fysikdidaktik;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to get a better understanding of the role of practical work in physics education in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). The Lao PDR is one of least developed countries in the world with a weak base for science, and poor market opportunities for science graduates. READ MORE

  7. 25. Teaching photosynthesis in a compulsory school context : Students' reasoning, understanding and interactions

    Author : Helena Näs; Christina Ottander; Sylvia Benckert; Jenny Lewis; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; teaching; primary and secondary school; plants; photosynthesis and respiration; Undervisning; mellan- och högstadiet; växter; fotosyntes och cellandning; Subject didactics; Ämnesdidaktik; didactics of natural science; naturvetenskapens didaktik;

    Abstract : According to previous research, students show difficulties in understanding photosynthesis and respiration, and basic ecological concepts like energy flow in ecosystems. There are successful teaching units accomplished in this area and many of them can be described as inquiry-based teaching. READ MORE