Search for dissertations about: "whole-class discussion"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words whole-class discussion.

  1. 1. Orchestrating mathematical whole-class discussions in the problem-solving classroom : Theorizing challenges and support for teachers

    Author : Maria Larsson; Andreas Ryve; João Pedro da Ponte; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; whole-class discussion; problem solving; five practices model; mathematical connection; argumentation; inquiry argument; supportive tool; Didactics; didaktik;

    Abstract : Promising teaching approaches for developing students’ mathematical competencies include the approach of teaching mathematics through problem solving. Orchestrating a whole-class discussion of students’ ideas is an important aspect of teaching through problem solving. READ MORE

  2. 2. Teaching and learning mathematics with integrated small-group discussions. A learning study about scaling geometric figures

    Author : Jenny Svanteson Wester; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; variation theory; learning study; learning opportunities; small-group discussions; whole-class discussions; whole-class teaching; mathematics; scaling; illusion of linearity;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to contribute to a deeper understanding of the relationship between teaching and student learning in mathematics when small-group discussions are used in teaching. This thesis focuses on student learning of specific subject matter when small group discussions are used in whole-class teaching. READ MORE

  3. 3. The floor is yours: A conversation analytic study of teachers' conduct facilitating whole-class discussions around texts

    Author : Annerose Willemsen; Kees de Glopper; Tom Koole; Myrte Gosen; Janet Fuller; Hedwig te Molder; Kris Van den Branden; University of Groningen; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES;

    Abstract : This dissertation reports on detailed interaction research into the ways in which primary school teachers provide space for discussion during history lessons. Teachers participating in this project were asked to hold whole-class discussions on the basis of the textbook texts, instead of having their students complete written exercises individually. READ MORE

  4. 4. Designing for the integration of dynamic software environments in the teaching of mathematics

    Author : Maria Fahlgren; Kenneth Ruthven; Arne Engström; Birgit Pepin; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; design research; dynamic mathematics software; intrumental orchestration; mathematics education; task design; Matematik; Mathematics;

    Abstract : This thesis concerns the challenge of integrating dynamic software environments into the teaching of mathematics. It investigates particular aspects of the design of tasks which employ this type of computer-based system, with a focus on improvement, both of the tasks themselves and of the design process through which they are developed and refined. READ MORE

  5. 5. Young learners' perspectives on English classroom interaction : Foreign language anxiety and sense of agency in Swedish primary school

    Author : Maria Nilsson; Camilla Bardel; Christina Hedman; Fiona Copland; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Early language instruction; young learners; foreign language anxiety; agency; learner beliefs; target language use; classroom interaction; språkdidaktik; Language Education;

    Abstract : This thesis explores young language learners’ experiences of classroom interaction in English instruction, focusing on foreign language anxiety (FLA), sense of agency and learner beliefs, aiming to inform and problematize language pedagogy for young learners. Learners from ten classrooms in years 2–5 participated. READ MORE