Search for dissertations about: "importance of adult education"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 swedish dissertations containing the words importance of adult education.

2. 1. Learner support for distance learners : A study of six cases of ICT-based distance education institutions in China

   Author : Shuting Gao; Vinayagum Chinapah; Shangwu Zhao; Chang Zhu; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Learner support; student support; support services; peer support; learner center; collaborative learning; interaction; motivation; critical thinking; creative thinking; deep learning; higher order learning; group learning; small group work; Community of Inquiry CoI ; ICT-based distance learning; Radio and TV University; distance education; Web-based learning; e-Learning; adult education; higher education; International and Comparative Education; internationell och jämförande pedagogik;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on learner support in Chinese distance education. It draws a picture of Chinese modern distance education, covering the major issues in the field of learner support, and small group work as peer support. READ MORE

4. 2. Constructions of Language Competence : Sociolinguistic Perspectives on Assessing Second Language Interactions in Basic Adult Education

   Author : Maria Rydell; Catrin Norrby; Gunlög Sundberg; Caroline Kerfoot; Tim McNamara; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; constructions of language competence; language ideologies; migration; language testing and assessment; Swedish as a second language; embodied interaction; lived experience of language; adult education; sociolinguistics; linguistic anthropology; Scandinavian Languages; nordiska språk;

   Abstract : The current thesis is concerned with constructions and perceptions of what it means to be ‘a competent language user’ in the context of a language programme in basic Swedish called Swedish for Immigrants (SFI). A particular focus is given to the testing and assessment of oral interaction. READ MORE

5. 3. Adolescent pregnancies in Nicaragua. The importance of education

   Author : Elmer Zelaya Blandon; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : adolescent; contraception; sexuality; pregnancy; gender; education; Nicaragua;

   Abstract : Early adolescent pregnancy implies increased social and medical risks. There is lack of understanding of the mechanisms behind early sexual debut and pregnancy. This contributes to the difficulties to meet the educational and health care needs of adolescents. 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

7. 5. Dimensions of Professionalism : A Study of Computer Science Teaching in Saudi Arabia

   Author : Fayiq Alghamdi; Aletta Nylén; Arnold Pears; Erkki Sutinen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Datavetenskap med inriktning mot datavetenskapens didaktik; Computer Science with specialization in Computer Science Education Research;

   Abstract : In Saudi Arabia, new computing education programs have been introduced in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030, which is a plan launched in 2017 to reduce Saudi Arabia's reliance on oil, diversify its economy, and develop its health, education, recreation, infrastructure and tourism. Computer science is a rapidly changing area, which places high demands on teachers in the subject to develop both their subject and pedagogical competence. READ MORE