Search for dissertations about: "assessment of skills"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 188 swedish dissertations containing the words assessment of skills.

2. 1. Educative assessment for/of teacher competency : a study of assessment and learning in the ”Interactive examination” for student teachers

   Author : Anders Jönsson; Gunilla Svingby; Mien Segers; Malmö university; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Authentic assessment; Formative assessment; Learning; Reliability; Performance assessment; Scoring rubrics; Teacher education; Education; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : The aim of this dissertation is to explore some of the problems associated with introducing authentic assessment in teacher education. In the first part of the dissertation the question is investigated, through a literature review, whether the use of scoring rubrics can aid in supporting credible assessment of complex performance, and at the same time support student learning of such complex performance. READ MORE

4. 2. Formative assessment : teacher knowledge and skills to make it happen

   Author : Charlotta Vingsle; Torulf Palm; Tomas Bergqvist; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; formative assessment; teacher knowledge; mathematics; interactive dialouges; compulsory school; didactics of mathematics; matematikdidaktik;

   Abstract : Several studies have demonstrated that substantial learning gains are possible when teachers use formative assessment in their classroom practice. At the heart of most definitions of formative assessment lies the idea of collecting evidence of students’ thinking and learning, and based on this information modifying teaching to better meet students’ needs. READ MORE

5. 3. Development of competence in biochemical experimental work : Assessment of complex learning at university level

   Author : Christina Bergendahl; Lena Tibell; Lisbeth Lundahl; Lars-Owe Dahlgren; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Teaching; experimental work; laboratory based project work; open experiments; biochemistry; life science; university level; action research; course design; aims and objectives; assessment; formative assessment; competence; complex learning; Didaktik; Subject didactics; Ämnesdidaktik; biokemi; Biochemistry;

   Abstract : Biochemistry is part of life science: a fast developing multidisciplinary area. The overall aims of this thesis and the work underlying it were to find ways in which to develop competence in biochemistry at university level and to assess complex learning. A particular interest was the development of experimental work as a means to promote learning. READ MORE

6. 4. Detection and Classification Multi-sensor Systems : Implementation of IoT and Systematic Design Approaches

   Author : Damian Dziak; Wlodek Kulesza; Darius Andriukaitis; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Assessment; Behavior Recognition; Classification; Design Methodology; Detection; Indoor Localization; Internet of Things; Multi-Sensor System; Skills Assessment; Outdoor Localization; Wireless Sensor Network; Applied Signal Processing; Tillämpad signalbehandling;

   Abstract : The detection and classification of features or properties, which characterize people, things or even events can be done in reliable way due to the development of new technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), and also due to advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms. Interconnection of users with sensors and actuators have become everyday reality and IoT, an advanced notation of a Multi-sensor System, has become an integral part of systems for assessment of people’s habits and skills as well as the evaluation of quality of things or events' performances. READ MORE

7. 5. Assessment in Multilingual Schools : A comparative mixed method study of teachers’ assessment beliefs and practices among language learners - CLIL and migrant students

   Author : Helena Reierstam; Ulf Fredriksson; Eva Eliasson; Meeri Hellstén; John Airey; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Assessment; content and language integrated learning; CLIL; newly-arrived students; teacher beliefs; language policy; academic language; subject content; fairness; equity; validity; pedagogik; Education;

   Abstract : This thesis presents the results from two research projects on teachers’ assessment beliefs and practices in multilingual education. Study I involved teachers of biology, history or English as a foreign language (EFL) in Swedish upper secondary Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) schools, grades 10-12, where English is used as the medium of instruction. READ MORE