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1. 1. 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

3. 2. Hackathons as a tool for learning in the framework of UNESCO learning cities

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

   Author : Monika Lionaite; [2020]
   Keywords : hackathon; UNESCO Learning Cities Framework; digital competence; digital literacy; information technology; IT; information and communication technology; ICT; adult learning; learning cities; lifelong learning; 21 st century skills; soft skills; communication; collaboration; innovation; problem solving; learning facilitation;

   Abstract : This research analyses hackathons which are collaborative innovation making by using technology events, in terms of using these as a tool to facilitate a lifelong learning process in obtaining digital competence among other 21 st century skills. The aim of this research is to explore and analyse the perceptions and experiences of hackathon participants and different stakeholders about the learning process experienced during a hackathon event. READ MORE

4. 3. The Potential of the Moving Image in the EFL Classroom : A Study of how Teachers in Sweden Teach through Fictional Movies and TV Series

   University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Ämnesforskning

   Author : Rebecka Åhl; [2020]
   Keywords : movies; TV series; EFL education; language education; moving image;

   Abstract : This study aims to investigate how English teachers in Sweden use fictional movies and TV series in their classrooms, in order to discover the potential they can have for students’ language proficiency, literacy, and cultural knowledge. The data is collected through a questionnaire distributed to 65 teachers in lower- and upper-secondary school, and secondary adult education. READ MORE

5. 4. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and The Hunger Games : Implementing critical literacy in the EFL classroom when reading Suzanne Collins’ dystopian novel

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Johanna Hansson; [2018]
   Keywords : Human Rights; critical literacy; young adult literature; dystopia; the EFL classroom; education; The Hunger Games;

   Abstract : The primary aim of this master’s thesis has been to examine how the dystopian, young adult novel, The Hunger Games (2008) by Suzanne Collins could entail depictions of violations against the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948). The analysis has been conducted based on a theme-based close reading of the novel using the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a contextualization device. READ MORE

6. 5. Adult Education of Internally Displaced Persons in Medellin, Colombia: Factors Affecting Access and Participation

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande

   Author : Shaun John Cooper; [2018]
   Keywords : IDP; Adult Education; Colombia;

   Abstract : This study aims to identify barriers to access and participation of adult internally displaced persons (IDPs) within the metropolitan area of Medellin, Colombia, as perceived by a sample of advisors, administrators and educators working with this population. Displacement often presents substantial barriers to education and IDPs fulfilling their human rights. READ MORE