Search for dissertations about: "critical pedagogy"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 76 swedish dissertations containing the words critical pedagogy.

2. 21. Educating older adults : Theoretical and empirical examinations of the learning philosophies in older age

   Author : Hany Hachem; Johannes Westberg; Andreas Bergh; Andreas Nordin; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Educational gerontology; Anthony Giddens; U3A; older adult education; lifelong learning;

   Abstract : In this thesis, I theoretically and empirically examine the dominant learning philosophies in older age. Three statements of principles of educational gerontology coalesce into two notorious learning philosophies in older age: humanist and critical. They formulate answers to vital questions about the education of older people. READ MORE

4. 22. Cultivating educational research in Lao PDR : For a better future?

   Author : Keophouthong Bounyasone; Ngouay Keosada; Lars Dahlström; Ann-Louise Silfver; Gustave Callewaert; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; action research; teacher education; globalisation; technical rationality; hidden policy ensembles; policy backlashes; context; Lao PDR; Education; Pedagogik; pedagogik; Education;

   Abstract : This thesis looks at the introduction of educational action research as part of the national education reforms in Lao PDR. National policies on education emphasise concepts such as ‘education for all’ and ‘student-centred education’ taken from the globalised education reform agenda. READ MORE

5. 23. Reading Nature : Developing ecological literacy through teaching

   Author : Ola Magntorn; Gustav Helldén; Michael Reiss; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Readiing nature; Ecology; Outdoor studies; Teaching; Education; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : In this study the concept reading nature and its contribution to science education is discussed. Some scientific concepts relevant for reading nature are defined. Reading nature has to do with the ability to recognise organisms and relate them to material cycling and energy flow in the specific habitat which is to be read. READ MORE

6. 24. The Leader as a Facilitator of Learning at Work : A study of learning-oriented leadership in two industrial firms

   Author : Andreas Wallo; Bodil Ekholm; Per-Erik Ellström; Birgitta Södergren; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Leadership; learning; learning-oriented leadership; facilitative leadership; managerial work; leader roles; human resource development; Ledarskap; lärande; ledarskap för lärande; chefers arbete; ledares roller; HRD; personalutveckling; Education; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : This thesis concerns the leader as a facilitator of learning at work. More specifically, the aim of the study is to increase knowledge about leadership in relation to co-workers’ learning and development at the workplace. READ MORE

7. 25. Internal capacities for school improvement : Principals' views in Swedish secondary schools

   Author : Conny Björkman; Anders Olofsson; Olof Johansson; Kauko Hämäläinen; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; school improvement; successful schools; capacity building; internal capacities; collaboration forms; staff development; leadership; principals´ views; Education; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to describe and analyse principals´ views of collaboration forms, staff development and leadership, as critical internal capacities for school improvement, in five more successful and four less successful Swedish secondary schools, and compare the qualitative similarities and/or differences in the principals´ views at the level of schools. A successful school is understood to be a school where pupils accomplish both the academic objectives and the social/civic objectives in the National Curriculum. READ MORE