Search for dissertations about: "socio-cultural theories"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words socio-cultural theories.

2. 1. The Missing Link in Learning in Science Centres

   Author : Vaike Fors; Mikael Alexandersson; Staffan Selander; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Science center; learning; artefacts; visual ethnography; socio-cultural theories; meaning making; interactive exhibits; social identity; negotiation of meaning; teenagers; Education; Pedagogik; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : Science centres have been identified as an important resource in encouraging teenagers to choose higher education in science and technology. This is of interest to society, since there seems to be a problem in getting sufficient numbers to do so. READ MORE

4. 2. Approaching Proof in a Community of Mathematical Practice

   Author : Kirsti Hemmi; Rikard Bögvad; Barbara Jaworski; Gila Hanna; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; proof; university mathematics; community of practice; participation; reification; MATHEMATICS; MATEMATIK;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to describe how students encounter proof in a community of mathematical practice at a mathematics department and how they are drawn to share mathematicians’ views and knowledge of proof. Considering the department as a community of practice where the joint enterprise is learning mathematics in a broad sense made it possible to perceive the newcomers as active participants in the practice. READ MORE

5. 3. Non-linear dynamic modelling for panel data in the social sciences

   Author : Shyam Ranganathan; David JT Sumpter; Oliver Johnson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Dynamical systems; stochastic models; Bayesian; panel data; social sciences; development; Mathematics with specialization in Applied Mathematics; Matematik med inriktning mot tillämpad matematik;

   Abstract : Non-linearities and dynamic interactions between state variables are characteristic of complex social systems and processes. In this thesis, we present a new methodology to model these non-linearities and interactions from the large panel datasets available for some of these systems. READ MORE

6. 4. Shaping the Meaning of Chinese Music Subcultures

   Author : Yiren Zhao; Sam de Boise; Ulrik Volgsten; David Hesmondhalgh; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Music subculture; resistance; authenticity; Chinese metal; Chinese rap; Chinese rock; Chinese punk; Beijing music; music affect; Chinese modernity;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on the meaning of Chinese music subcultures, includingChinese metal, rap, rock, and punk styles; and how is the meaning shaped by Chinese participants in the Chinese context, which is represented by the context of Beijing. This project is motivated by addressing the gaps that exist between dominant Anglo-American subcultural theories and explaining contemporary Chinese individuals’ practices. READ MORE

7. 5. Enhancing Physics Learning through Instruction, Technical Vocabulary and ICT : A Case of Higher Education in Rwanda

   Author : Joseph Rusanganwa; Ingrid Andersson; Sven Andersson; Berner Lindström; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Tertiary education; language shift; EFL; physics technical vocabulary; CALL; software encoding; social constructivist theory; cognitive theory of learning with multimedia; ICT tools; transforming learning; Rwanda; Högre utbildning; förändrad språkpolitik; engelskt fackspråk inom fysik; CALL; konstruktion av mjukvara; socialkonstruktivistisk och kognitiv teori; lärande med multimedia; IKT; transformering av lärande; Rwanda;

   Abstract : The overarching aim of this thesis is to explore how teaching and learning in tertiary education is performed in times of change both in language policy and learning approaches. The study takes social constructivist and socio-cultural theories as its major points of departure. READ MORE