Search for dissertations about: "curriculum theory"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 68 swedish dissertations containing the words curriculum theory.

2. 16. Knowledge in VET curricula and power in society and labour market : Policy and practice: demands-based and employer-driven Swedish higher vocational education

   Author : Johanna Köpsén; Per Andersson; Sofia Nyström; Leesa Wheelahan; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Vocational education and training; Knowledge; Curriculum; Education policy; Yrkesutbildning; Kunskap; Läroplan; Utbildningspolitik;

   Abstract : This dissertation presents a study of knowledge in vocational education and training (VET), the circumstances for its selection and transmission and how these circumstances are shaped by both national policy and local organisation.The study is set within the Swedish state-funded post-secondary VET system called Higher Vocational Education (HVE) and it entails investigations into both national policy and local practice in programme provision. READ MORE

4. 17. Becoming a construction worker : a study of vocational learning in school and work life

   Author : Magnus Fjellström; Ulrika Widding; Joakim Lindgren; Gun-Britt Wärvik; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Vocational education and training VET ; upper secondary school; post-secondary apprenticeship; activity theory; levels of learning; apprenticeship curriculum; woodworker; construction programme; pedagogik; Education;

   Abstract : This thesis describes and analyses vocational learning in school and workplaces, particularly the vocational learning involved in becoming a construction worker in Sweden. This includes learning the trade in upper secondary school education and a subsequent apprenticeship. READ MORE

5. 18. 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

6. 19. Developing teaching and learning in Mozambican higher education : a study of the pedagogical development process at Eduardo Mondlane University

   Author : Marta Mendonça; Gun-Marie Frånberg; Oleg Popov; Eugénia Cossa; Staf Callewaert; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Cultural Historical Activity Theory; curriculum reform; higher education; student-centred learning; teacher professional development;

   Abstract : This thesis analyses the implementation of a student-centred learning approach at the Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), in the context of the current curricular reform. The main objective of the thesis is to gain understanding of the implementation of a student-centred learning approach and how the innovation is related to the acquisition of teachers’ pedagogical competence at the above mentioned university. READ MORE

7. 20. The Hidden Curriculum. Sexual harassment among university students in Sweden

   Author : Jack Palmieri; Socialmedicin och global hälsa; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; sexual harassment; Demand-Control-Support Model; University Students; Power;

   Abstract : Background: The #metoo and #akademiuppropet media campaigns brought into stark relief the ongoing issue of workplace sexual harassment. Previous research shows this to be a pernicious and prevalent problem with severe consequences for individuals and organisations. READ MORE