Search for dissertations about: "learning to write"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words learning to write.

  2. 1. Learning to read and write

    Author : Caroline Liberg; Sven Öhman; Ragnhild Söderbergh; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; early literacy; Linguistics; Lingvistik;

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  4. 2. Writing in a third language : a study of upper secondary students’ texts, writing processes and metacognition

    Author : Yvonne Knospe; Kirk Sullivan; Ingela Valfridsson; Anita Malmqvist; Åsa Wengelin; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; foreign language learning; second language acquisition; third language learning; writing in a foreign language; learning to write; metacognition; keystroke logging; text quality; German; upper secondary school; language teaching and learning; språkdidaktik; Linguistics; lingvistik;

    Abstract : Learning an additional foreign language (usually referred to as a third language, L3) after English (L2) in formal settings seems to remain relatively unsuccessful in the European context (European Commission 2012), despite the reported advantages from extensive language learning experiences. Against this background the present thesis explores the potential benefits of a teaching approach focused on writing strategies and metacognitive reflections for L3 writing. READ MORE

  5. 3. Learning from Giving Feedback : Insights from EFL Writing Classrooms in a Swedish Lower Secondary School

    Author : Jessica Berggren; Maria Kuteeva; Ingrid Carlgren; Liz Hamp-Lyons; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; peer feedback; peer review; feedback training; EFL writing; revision changes; genre-based writing instruction; classroom research; kamratbedömning; formativ feedback; skrivande i främmande språk; genrebaserad skrivundervisning; klassrumsforskning; English; engelska;

    Abstract : The present thesis aims to describe teenagers as peer reviewers and explore possible benefits of giving feedback. My study was carried out in two EFL classrooms in year eight in a Swedish lower secondary school, where the pupils were engaged with the written task to write an informative reply letter in English. READ MORE

  6. 4. Learning Applications based on Semantic Web Technologies

    Author : Matthias Palmér; Marko Turpeinen; Ambjörn Naeve; Dragan Gašević; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Semantic Web; Linked Data; Web Applications; Technology Enhanced Learning; REST;

    Abstract : The interplay between learning and technology is a growing field that is often referred to as Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL). Within this context, learning applications are software components that are useful for learning purposes, such as textbook replacements, information gathering tools, communication and collaboration tools, knowledge modeling tools, rich lab environments that allows experiments etc. READ MORE

  7. 5. Creative Writers in a Digital Age : Swedish Teenagers’ Insights into their Extramural English Writing and the School Subject of English

    Author : Paul Morris; Olcay Sert; Thorsten Schröter; Pia Sundqvist; Christina Olin-Scheller; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Extramural English; Free time English; Out-of-school learning; Informal English learning; L2 English learning; Creative writers; Creative writing; Creativity; Fanfiction; Fan fiction; Motivation; Engagement; Bridging the gap; Writing for pleasure.; Didactics; didaktik;

    Abstract : The digital age has re-shaped the landscape of creative writing. One example of the changes that have taken place is the way in which millions of young people, globally, now write and share stories as online fanfiction. This is an out-of-school leisure pastime that can also help improve language skills (Aragon & Davis, 2019; Black, 2008). READ MORE