Search for dissertations about: "theory of motivation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 232 swedish dissertations containing the words theory of motivation.

  2. 1. Students as scientists : a study of motivation in the science classroom

    Author : Jenny Maria Hellgren; Magnus Österholm; Jim Ryder; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; motivation; emotions; experiences; authentic science; student-teacher-scientist partnership; secondary school; implementation; classroom; mathematics; self-determination theory; didactics of natural science; naturvetenskapens didaktik;

    Abstract : School science and mathematics have been criticized for being difficult, de-contextualised and teacher-centred. This thesis concerns student motivation in science and mathematics in secondary school, and in particular student motivation in relation to student-teacher-scientist partnerships (STSPs) and an authentic science task called the Medicine Hunt where students help scientists to find new antibiotics. READ MORE

  4. 2. The dynamics of second language learning : a longitudinal and qualitative study of an adult's learning of Swedish

    Author : Nils Granberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; second language learning; second language acquisition; individual differences; attitude; motivation; learning strategies; communication strategies; identity; liminality; case study; Grounded Theory; hermeneutic; qualitative; holistic; longitudinal; Swedish;

    Abstract : An often discussed issue in the field of second language learning is the influence and importance of individual differences, IDs, such as motivation, personality, previous learning experiences and learning strategies. It has been claimed that IDs form a complex system in the learner, but little consensus has been reached as regards definitions of constructs or their relative importance. READ MORE

  5. 3. Legal Interpretation and Standards of Proof : Essays in Philosophy of Law and Evidence Law Theory

    Author : Sebastián Reyes Molina; Sebastian Lutz; Jens Johansson; Verónica Rodríguez-Blanco; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; law; legal interpretation; evidence; legal evidence; proof; philosophy of law; legal theory; general jurisprudence; standards of proof; philosophy; legal reasoning; evidential reasoning; Filosofi; Philosophy;

    Abstract : This dissertation addresses the issues of the indeterminacy of law and judicial discretion in the decision of the quaestio facti. It is composed of four papers:In the first paper, I develop an account of legal indeterminacy called the ‘systemic indeterminacy’ thesis. READ MORE

  6. 4. String Theory at the Horizon : Quantum Aspects of Black Holes and Cosmology

    Author : Martin Olsson; Ulf Danielsson; Lárus Thorlacius; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Theoretical physics; theoretical physics; string theory; black holes; cosmology; de Sitter space; c=1 matrix models; 2D string theory; topological string theory; conifolds; 4D BPS black holes; Gödel universe; closed time-like curves; Teoretisk fysik; Physics; Fysik;

    Abstract : String theory is a unified framework for general relativity and quantum mechanics, thus being a theory of quantum gravity. In this thesis we discuss various aspects of quantum gravity for particular systems, having in common the existence of horizons. READ MORE

  7. 5. Passion for Participation : The Importance of Creating Support for Motivation

    Author : Carina Hallqvist; Katarina Lindblad Gidlund; Johanna Sefyrin; Fredrik Karlsson; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; IS development; OSS development; participation; motivation; intrinsic and extrinsic; internalization; self-determination theory; cross-organizational; mixed scenarios; hybrid project; IS-utveckling; OSS-utveckling; deltagande; motivation; inre och yttre motivation; internalisering; self-determination theory; tvärorganisatorisk verksamhet; blandade scenarios;

    Abstract : This thesis provides a study of an open source software project that focuses on the software development of an e-service in a municipal context. The focus is on environmental factors that either limit or promote the motivation to participate in the open source project, the "Parent-Teacher Meeting" project, a web-based communication and information channel whose purpose is to enhance the contacts between schools and parents. READ MORE