Essays about: "Adult Learning theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the words Adult Learning theory.

  1. 1. Experiencing and learning about food and food waste: A phenomenological study of household individuals in Malaysia and Sweden from an ESD perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för didaktik och pedagogisk profession

    Author : Alice Hedén; [2023-08-29]
    Keywords : Food; food waste; households; leftovers; lived experiences; phenomenology; transformative learning; sustainable development; education for sustainable development ESD ; learning sources;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study was to map how lived experiences affect the approach towards food and food waste. The study also aimed to map the primary learning sources regarding food and food waste in Malaysia and Sweden. Theory: The theoretical framework that was used is the Theory of Transformative learning by Jack Mezirow. READ MORE

  3. 2. Challenges and strategies of teaching swedish to low – literacy skilled immigrants

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Saba Monirzadeh; [2023-06-21]
    Keywords : Low-literate adult; teaching challenges; Swedish for Immigrants; Teaching strategies;

    Abstract : Aim: The present study aims to investigate the challenges SFI teachers face when teaching basic Swedish to low-literacy skilled immigrants, and the strategies they implement to teach these groups. Particularly, this study looks for any indications of Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory (SCT) in the teaching methods used while teaching SFI to individuals who lack literacy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Emotion in adult learing

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Sara Shadabi; [2023-02-16]
    Keywords : adult education; migrant learners; Swedish for Immigrants SFI ; host country language learning; emotional states;

    Abstract : Aim: Of particular interest to this research are migrant students’ emotional states in the courses Swedish for foreigners (in Swedish “Svenska för invandrare” or SFI Swedish for immigrants) and their learning process, including types of emotions, reasons for the occurrence of these emotions, and the influence these emotions may have on learning. The study has an overarching research aim that incorporates identifying the main types of emotional states of SFI migrant students in Sweden, analysis of the dependency of emotional states of students on their studies, socialization, and integration. READ MORE

  5. 4. I did what is needed because for me it's important : How humanitarian managers perceive and experience their responsibilities with regards to managing risks of sexual violence

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Caroline Paoli; [2023]
    Keywords : safeguarding; sexual violence; humanitarian; aid sector; NGO; managers; victim; survivor; vulnerability; situated knowledge;

    Abstract : Since 2018 and what is referred to as the “Oxfam scandal” it seems that the practices around the prevention of sexual violence in the aid sector have evolved but it is difficult to estimate how much has changed. This research focuses on the specific point of view of managers in aid organizations. READ MORE

  6. 5. An Ensemble of Difference: : Understanding(s) of Participant Experiences and Learning in a Heterogenous Adult Community Drama Class of First and Second Language Speakers in Sweden

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

    Author : Julia Ouellette-Seymour; [2023]
    Keywords : Adult Education; Lifelong Learning; Drama in Education; Drama in L2; Applied Drama; Adult Learning Education; Applied Theatre; Language Learning; Community Drama; Non-formal Education; Migrant; Integration; Cultural Learning; Heterogenous Learning; SLA; Ethnographic Case Study; Vygotsky; Pragmatism;

    Abstract : This case study research aimed to explore, understand, and compare the experiences of individuals participating in a heterogeneous adult community drama class in Central Sweden. Drawing from classical pragmatism and employing a conceptual framework rooted in sociocultural theory, the study utilized semi-structured interviews, open-questionnaire responses, and participant observations to collect data which was analyzed through reflexive thematic analysis. READ MORE