Search for dissertations about: "teacher role"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 124 swedish dissertations containing the words teacher role.

2. 11. Information and Communication Technology in Teacher Education : Thinking and learning in computer‐supported social practice

   Author : Evode Mukama; Sven Andersson; Gunilla Jedeskog; Ingrid Andersson; Roger Säljö; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Collaborative learning; critical reflection; ICT; learning conditions; mediating tool; multilingual setting; Rwanda; teacher education; Education; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate how new knowledge can be developed in computer-supported social practice. Participants were selected from newly qualified secondary school teachers and student teachers at a higher education institution in Rwanda. READ MORE

4. 12. Supporting instructional improvement at scale : The role of teacher professional development programs and mathematics curriculum materials

   Author : Jannika Lindvall; Andreas Ryve; Marie Wiberg; Magnus Österholm; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; large-scale teacher professional development; core conceptual framework; mathematics curriculum materials; student achievement; mathematics instruction; Didactics; didaktik;

   Abstract : We are currently witnessing an increase of international interest in mathematics education, fueled partly by the growing concerns of students’ declining results, but also by changed perceptions of what mathematics students should master. In response, many initiatives have appeared in order to move away from traditional to more inquiry based approaches to teaching. READ MORE

5. 13. Support for mathematics teachers’ change : Examining catalysts for teacher learning and role of the teacher in professional development programmes

   Author : Daniel Brehmer; Andreas Ryve; Eva Insulander; Hendrik Van Steenbrugge; Jannika Lindvall; Martin Carlsen; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Didactics; didaktik;

   Abstract : When the perception changes regarding what mathematics students should be able to manage, this is typically addressed through a new national curriculum. To establish and implement this new curriculum in practice, teachers must be given the opportunity to change according to it. READ MORE

6. 14. Reading the world through virtual exchange : critical interculturality and glocal awareness in English teacher education

   Author : Malin Reljanovic Glimäng; Björn Sundmark; Breffni O'Rourke; Malmö universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Virtual exchange; interculturality; global citizenship education; glocal awareness; teacher education; English; action research; Sustainable studies; Hållbarhetsstudier;

   Abstract : Virtual exchange (VE) is a pedagogical approach that connects learners across borders and cultures through online communication technologies. Taking a point of departure in critical social constructivism, this thesis contributes to the VE research field by presenting a collection of studies that explore the intersections of critical interculturality, global citizenship education, and online exchange in English teacher education. READ MORE

7. 15. Communication between principals and teachers in successful schools

   Author : Helene Ärlestig; Jonas Höög; Ingrid Nilsson; Jorunn Møller; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Communication; Cultur; Leadership; Organization; Structure; Sucessful schools; Pedagogical Leadership; Principal; Teacher; Education; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the interplay between organizational structure and culture and principals’ communication with their teachers in a Swedish school setting. Especially communication about issues connected to teaching and learning, student outcomes and school improvement are in focus. READ MORE