Essays about: "Comprehension"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 530 essays containing the word Comprehension.

  1. 6. The Complex Nature of Reading Comprehension for Upper Secondary Students with Autism in EFL Classrooms

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Henrietta Edlund; Rebecka Larsson; [2024]
    Keywords : reading comprehension; inference generation; autism spectrum disorder; English as a foreign language; working memory; scaffolding;

    Abstract : In order to provide equal education to students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Swedish upper secondary English as a foreign language (EFL) classrooms, support must be provided that adapts to their strengths and needs regarding reading comprehension. Multiple studies show that many upper secondary students with ASD in Sweden do not meet the knowledge requirements for passing grades in English, and require support in reading comprehension. READ MORE

  2. 7. Long-term Forecasting Heat Use in Sweden's Residential Sector using Genetic Algorithms and Neural Network

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Alireza Momtaz; Mohammad Befkin; [2024]
    Keywords : Genetic Algorithm; Neural Network; Forecasting; Heat Use;

    Abstract : In this study, the parameters of population, gross domestic product (GDP), heat price, U-value, and temperature have been used to predict heat consumption for Sweden till 2050. It should be noted that the heat consumption has been considered for multi-family houses. Most multi-family houses (MFH) get their primary heat from district heating (DH). READ MORE

  3. 8. Agents of Peace or Tension: Analysing Political Elites’ Electoral Rhetoric : A Qualitative Analysis of Campaign Rhetoric in the 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sanna Sandehl; [2024]
    Keywords : Communal division; polarising and reconciliation rhetoric; ethnic religious and tribal affiliations; election campaign rallies;

    Abstract : How do some political elites, in unstable democracies with communal divisions, use ethnic, religious, and tribal affiliations for a rhetoric of polarisation and/or reconciliation when running for office? This thesis applies a framing analysis to explore how political elites employ these affiliations in speech acts, mainly political rallies, to construct narratives of polarisation and reconciliation during election campaigns. The theoretical framework is constructed by previous research on “Big Men” politics and the rhetoric used by ex-combatants turned politicians within a context embossed with electoral violence and division. READ MORE

  4. 9. The Effectiveness of a Web-Based Multimodal Interactive Story on Upper-Secondary Students' Reading Comprehension in English

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

    Author : Dakota Lagercrantz; [2024]
    Keywords : Multimodal; Interactive Story; Literature; Education; Pedagogy; English; ESL;

    Abstract : The current study investigates the effectiveness of a multimodal interactive story, student use and perceptions of the interactive story, and one teacher’s beliefs regarding the use of multimodal resources in upper-secondary L2 literature education. The study aims to draw conclusions on the potential effectiveness of the tool, student interaction behaviour with interactive story, student perceptions on the tool, and teacher receptibility toward new multimodal tools. READ MORE

  5. 10. The World is Your Stage – Consequences of Using Drama Activities for EFL/ESL Learners’ Literacy Development

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

    Author : Ebba Langebro; Beatrice Almén; [2024]
    Keywords : Drama; Theater; EFL; ESL; Primary Education; Literacy; Motivation;

    Abstract : Drama activities in the classroom are highly encouraged in the teaching world. However, they are rarely implemented, from our experience, despite being a crucial aspect of students’ education as mentioned in the National Swedish curriculum. Therefore, we felt a need to direct our research on this topic. READ MORE