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2. 1. Training teachers through technology : A case study of a distance-based teacher training programme

   Author : J. Ola Lindberg; Anders D. Olofsson; Jarl Backman; Elsebeth Korsgaard Sorensen; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Edukation; hermeneutics; teacher training; distance education; ICT; learning community; case study.; Education; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : This thesis’ main theme is the relationship between teacher training, distance education, ICT and community. These aspects of an educational practice are conceptualised within a hermeneutical approach as aspects of edukation. The thesis consists of eight articles. READ MORE

4. 2. A Changing Experience : communication and meaning-making in web-based teacher training

   Author : Linda Reneland-Forsman; Per Gerrevall; Monica E Nilsson; Elsebeth Korsgaard Sorensen; Växjö universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; course design; higher education pedagogy; mediated discourse analysis; meaning-making; mediation; teacher training; web-based learning; web-based teaching; widened participation; Education; Pedagogik; Pedagogik; Pedagogics;

   Abstract : This is a study of students’ meaning making in web-based higher education courses. Conditions for students meaning-making change when interaction technology is used to support educational practices. Widened Participation policy activities often use web-based programs to attract “new” groups of more experienced students. READ MORE

5. 3. Trainee teacher identities in the discourses of physics teacher education : Going against the flow of university physics

   Author : Johanna Larsson; John Airey; Anna Danielsson; Eva Lundqvist; Maria Vetleseter Bøe; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; physics; physics teacher education; preservice teacher training; professional identity; identity performances; femininities; discourse analysis; qualitative interviews; educational relevance; gender; Physics with specialization in Physics Education; Fysik med inriktning mot fysikens didaktik;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates what is involved in being recognized as a legitimate physics teacher-to-be in a Swedish physics teacher programme. Drawing on in-depth, qualitative interviews with 17 physics teacher educators and 17 trainee physics teachers, this thesis sees learning to become a physics teacher as a process of performing professional identities. READ MORE

6. 4. The Virtual Language Teacher : Models and applications for language learning using embodied conversational agents

   Author : Preben Wik; Björn Granström; Olov Engwall; Valerie Hazan; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Language learning; embodied conversational agents; speech technology; computer assisted language learning; computer assisted pronunciation training; Information technology; Informationsteknik; SRA - ICT; SRA - Informations- och kommunikationsteknik;

   Abstract : This thesis presents a framework for computer assisted language learning using a virtual language teacher. It is an attempt at creating, not only a new type of language learning software, but also a server-based application that collects large amounts of speech material for future research purposes. READ MORE

7. 5. A Mixed Crew Complement : A maritime safety challenge and its impact on maritime education and training

   Author : Jan Horck; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; multiculture; communication; shipping; education; teacher; seafarer; context; maritime;

   Abstract : The human factor/human element starts to have a key role in accidents and incidents during shipments at sea. Investigations show that poor communications increasingly are the root for many tragedies. A possible reason for communication constraints is the growing trend to employ multicultural crews. READ MORE