Search for dissertations about: "Leisure-time centers"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Leisure-time centers.

2. 1. Leisure-time youth-center as health-promotion settings

   Author : Ingela Fredriksson; Koustuv Dalal; Charli Eriksson; Susanna Geidne; Urban Janlert; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Youth-center; Leisure-time; Health-promotion; Settings; NGO; Strategies; Participation; Multicultural Suburbs; Policy;

   Abstract : Leisure time is an important part of young people’s lives. Despite this, leisure-time settings have hitherto had only a minor role in setting-based health-promotion initiatives. Improving adolescents’ quality of leisuretime activities can reduce social differences in health, thus youth-centers can be appropriate settings for promoting health. READ MORE

4. 2. Designing for Peer Learning : Mathematics, Games and Peer Groups in Leisure-time Centers

   Author : Åsa Harvard Maare; Sune Vork Steffensen; Kognitionsvetenskap; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Leisure-time centers; mathematics; embodied interaction; design research; motivation; observational learning; Leisure-time centers;

   Abstract : Constrained by national tests and the mathematics curriculum, teachers have problems finding time for exploratory and hands-on mathematical activities, especially so in classes with a reduced pace of progression, for example because of a large proportion of second-language learners. Could the leisure-time center, where time is not earmarked, provide such opportunities? The conclusion of this thesis is that this can be done, on the condition that designed activities build on the central premise of the leisure-time center: children have the right to choose which activities to engage with. READ MORE

5. 3. Leisure in adolescence : youths' activity choices and why they are linked to problems for some and not others

   Author : Andreas Persson; Margaret Kerr; Bonnie Barber; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; structured activities; unstructured activities; extracurricular activities; youth centers; parent relations; peer relations; delinquency; Psychology; Psykologi; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : Adolescents spend a great amount of time engaged in different leisure activities. Some of the activity choices they make can put them at risk for negative socialization. In particular, peer-oriented, unstructured activities such as hanging out on the streets or at neighborhood recreation centers have been linked to problem development. READ MORE

6. 4. Towards social well-being in schools : an implementation study of Involvement Education

   Author : Olle Åhs; Leif Isberg; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Lärarrollen; Skolans socialpsykologi; Skoltrivsel; Involveringspedagogik; pedagogik; Education;

   Abstract : The first purpose of this thesis concerning the implementation of Involvement Education (IE) was to highlight the experiences of the most important actors in the school (teachers, pupils and administration) when implementing the method in ordinary classes /leisure-time centers in a Swedish compulsory school, grades 1-6.IE is presented as a theory and a method, with the purpose of fostering sound self-esteem in human beings, stimulate a friendly social climate, training of positive traits or “virtues” and teaching positive ways of handling conflict. READ MORE