Search for dissertations about: "Education at schools"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 180 swedish dissertations containing the words Education at schools.

2. 1. Physical education policy and practice : Issues and controversies in Tanzania secondary schools

   Author : John David Kazungu; Per Gerrevall; Håkan Larsson; Linnéuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Educational policy; Institutional theory; Physical Education; Secondary school; Tanzania; Idrott och hälsa; nyinstitutionell teori; skola; utbildningspolicy; Tanzania; Education; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : Schools’ decisions to offer Physical Education (PE) is among the possible ways of involving students in physical activity, which has significant effects on students’ health, lifelong participation in physical activities and participation in sport. This thesis explores the factors and the ways they influence secondary schools’ decisions on whether or not to offer PE in Tanzania. READ MORE

4. 2. Support and Resistance : Ambivalence in Special Education

   Author : Mara Westling Allodi; Ulla Lahtinen; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; children; comprehensive school; disability; psychosocial environment; self-concept; special education; Education; Pedagogik; pedagogik; Education; specialpedagogik; Special Education;

   Abstract : Support and Resistance discusses the interaction between pupils of different abilities and the school organisation. The dissertation has its point of departure in the views of pupils, both those with special support and their classmates. It outlines how school is – and how it should be – in the views of schoolchildren. READ MORE

5. 3. Education for Democracy? : Life Orientation: Lessons on Leadeship Qualities and Voting in South African Comprehensive Schools

   Author : Getahun Yacob Abraham; Inga Wernersson; Ilse Hakvoort; Rajendra Chetty; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Classroom; democracy; differences; leadership qualities; learners; life orientation; participation; South Africa; teachers; voting; Education; Pedagogik; Classroom; democracy; leadership qualities; Life Orientation; Life Skills; South Africa; voting;

   Abstract : This study takes as its starting point how teachers understand, interpret and teach social development aspects of Life Orientation in South African comprehensive schools. The specific focus is on lessons on leadership qualities and voting for third grade learners in four schools, each dominated by either Black, Coloured, White or mixed groups of learners. READ MORE

6. 4. Children at risk Securitization theory and special education reforms

   Author : Helen Dwyer; Anders Gustavsson; Ingrid Hårsman; Ulf Fredriksson; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Securitization theory; Special education reform; Education reform; Education policy; specialpedagogik; Special Education;

   Abstract : Special education is to a significant extent based on special education programmes and support to children who are identified as children at risk. These programmes and support are often framed in educational reforms that aim to reduce risk and barriers to equal opportunities for learning and wellbeing. READ MORE

7. 5. Learning Motivation in International Primary Schools : The Voices of Children

   Author : Sheila Brooks; Holger Daun; David Phillips; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; learning motivation; learning contexts; primary education; international school education; transnational cultures; multicultural education; student perceptions; International education; Internationell pedagogik;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this study is to contribute to a greater understanding of learning motivation in primary school education. Particular emphasis is given to investigating how various contextual or situational aspects of the classroom/school environment affect motivation. READ MORE