Essays about: "Lena Åkerman"

Found 2 essays containing the words Lena Åkerman.

1. 1. Transition Work Between School Years K-3 and 4-6 in Sweden : - The Importance of Teacher Collaboration in the Subject of English.

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

   Author : Lena Åkerman; Mikaela Linder; [2021]
   Keywords : years K-3; years 4-6; teachers’ perceptions; principals’ perceptions; students’ academic performance; transition work; transition collaboration; collegial learning; national governing documents; collective efficacy.;

   Abstract : This study has a fourfold focus. Firstly, the study aims to fill a gap in research regarding teachers and principals’ perceptions on transition work and collaboration in school years K-3 and 4-6 in the subject of English. Secondly, the study explores how these views affect students' academic achievement in the subject. READ MORE

3. 2. An investigation into the impact of movement and music on learning

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

   Author : Lena Åkerman; Beatrice Svensson; [2020]
   Keywords : movement; ESL; music; academic achievement; linguistics; language acquisition; song; gestures; physical activity;

   Abstract : This essay investigates what impact different types of movement and music has on overall academic achievement and language learning, both when connected and unconnected to specific curriculum goals and lesson content. The essay looks at both a macro and a micro perspective of the two subject areas to investigate a wider range of possible language learning benefits to be gained from incorporating more movement and music in school, both in and outside of the English as a Second Language classroom. READ MORE