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  2. 1. When Cheap is Good : Cost-Effective Parent and Teacher Interventions for Children with Externalizing Behavior Problems

    Author : Martin Forster; Lennart Melin; Knut Sundell; Terje Ogden; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Applied psychology; Tillämpad psykologi; Clinical Psychology; Klinisk psykologi;

    Abstract : There is strong empirical support for behavioral parent training (BPT) as an intervention for children with externalizing behavior problems (EBP). However, there is a lack of studies that have investigated the effectiveness of BPT in routine care. Furthermore, most families in need of service do not gain access to it. READ MORE

  4. 2. Neurofeedback and working memory training in children and adolescents with ADHD

    Author : John Hasslinger; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: ADHD is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders among children and adolescents. Although pharmacological interventions are highly effective in attenuating symptoms of inattention and impulsivity, adverse side effects are common, warranting the need for alternative treatments. READ MORE

  5. 3. Learning and Teaching to Read in Kiswahili in Pre-Primary Classes in Tanzania : Teachers' Beliefs and Instructional Practices

    Author : Richard Shukia; Christer Jacobson; Christer Ohlin; Ulf Fredriksson; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Pre-primary class; teachers’ beliefs; reading; instructional practices; curriculum intentions; Kiswahili; Tanzania; Pedagogics and Educational Sciences; Pedagogik och Utbildningsvetenskap;

    Abstract : Teachers’ beliefs have the potential to influence teachers’ instructional decisions and or even accept, resist or renegotiate the mandated curriculum intentions. Knowledge about these relations in pre-primary education in Tanzania is largely lacking. READ MORE

  6. 4. Influencing teaching and learning microcultures. Academic development in a research-intensive university

    Author : Katarina Mårtensson; AHU Högskolepedagogisk utveckling; []
    Keywords : Academic development; higher education; leadership; mesolevel; microculture; significant network;

    Abstract : The focus in this thesis is to explore theoretical perspectives and strategies for academic development, particularly in a research-intensive university. The purpose is to investigate academic development that aims to support and influence individual academic teachers and groups of teachers, in the different social collegial contexts that they work in, here called microcultures. READ MORE

  7. 5. The role of ICT in the shift towards student-centred learning in higher education : Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique: A case study

    Author : Xavier Muianga; Henrik Hansson; Jarkko Suhonen; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; ICT; student-centred learning; pedagogical innovation; educational models; factors in ICT implementation; professional development; higher education; developing countries; Computer and Systems Sciences; data- och systemvetenskap;

    Abstract : Over recent decades, there has been a significant rise in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and a greater emphasis on student-centred learning (SCL) in higher education all over the world. The introduction of ICT- and SCL-based approaches is intended to improve the quality of teaching and learning to better prepare students for the 21st century workplace. READ MORE