Essays about: "childhood education"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 118 essays containing the words childhood education.

  1. 1. Childhood family structure in 16 European countries

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Andreas Gustafsson; [2024]
    Keywords : child outcomes; Europe; comparative; divorce; stepfamily; sequence analysis;

    Abstract : At the end of the 20th century we saw great changes in family dynamics with rates ofseparation and re-partnerning increasing across Europe. Previous research has primarilyfocused on adults but less is known about how these family demographic changes haveaffected children's family structure. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Stolen Childhood: Why Governments’ use Children in Armed Conflict

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Lisa Holmlund; [2024]
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    Abstract : Abstract: Guided by the research question ‘Why do some governments use child soldiers while others do not?, this article examines the relationship between conflict intensity and government use of child soldiers. Through a qualitative and comparative analysis between Chad and Somalia 2012-2022, the study specifically investigates how low education provision and the strategic need for military innovation impact this phenomenon. READ MORE

  4. 3. Fostering critical thinking since preschool stage in an alternative educational enironment based on children’s autonomy. An exploratory case study on a free-learning association in Spain

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Miquel Botella López; [2023-06-19]
    Keywords : Critical thinking; Autonomy; Alternative education; Free learning; Early childhood education;

    Abstract : Aim: The research aim of this study is focused on exploring a specific alternative educational environment that is supposed to enhance students’ autonomy since preschool stage and how is it possible that their diverse pedagogical aspects can foster preschool students critical thinking development. Theory: Paulo Freire’s pedagogical perspective serves as the theoretical framework of this study. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainability education in early childhood: Preschool teachers´perceptions and approaches in nurturing sustainability education practises

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

    Author : Rose Anyanwu; [2023-01-25]
    Keywords : Education; Sustainability; Sustainable Development SD ; Education for Sustainable Development ESD ; Early Childhood for Sustainable Education; Preschool teachers;

    Abstract : Aim: This study aims to examine early childhood teachers’ perceptions of Education for Sustainable Development as well as their pedagogical approaches for nurturing sustainability in Swedish preschools, and how their perceptions of ESD relate to their teaching strategies in nurturing sustainability education. Theory: Lev Vygotsky’s social constructivism emphasizes the significance of language and thought, social interaction, zone of proximal development, scaffolding, mediation, and collaborative work in learning. READ MORE

  6. 5. Friluftsliv as a cultivating asset for children’s educational resilience : How resource-strong families value and invest in friluftsliv for their children

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, didaktik och utbildningsstudier

    Author : Bekhta Allal; [2023]
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    Abstract : This study focuses on how a specific type of family invests in and ascribes value to friluftsliv and how the outdoor habits parents create for their children can be understood in relation to their children’s education. Friluftsliv is a Nordic term that involves nature-based activities such as hiking and camping but can be many activities conducted in connection to nature. READ MORE