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1. Cultural studies in multicultural classrooms: Implementing language and culture-reflexive approaches in language acquisition practice How can reflective approaches lead to the advancement of cultural studies in language education for immigrants?
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogikAbstract : Aim: This research aims to investigate how the concepts of culture-reflexivity, intercultural citizenship and translanguaging are understood and implemented by language teachers’ who teach cultural studies in multicultural classroom settings of immigrant language learners. This is done by engaging withtwo analytical foci: i) an in-depth examination of the establishment of language and culture-reflexive concepts and the development of intercultural citizenship for immigrant language learners and ii) language teachers’ perceptions of these concepts and their reflective thoughts about application in practice. READ MORE
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2. 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 professionAbstract : 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
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3. Teachers’ Use of Literature to Develop Language Proficiency in EFL Classrooms
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)Abstract : Research shows that the inclusion of youth literature in lower secondary schools has several advantages, including improvement of language proficiency development. For this reason the Swedish lower secondary school curriculum endorses the use of literature in language classes. READ MORE
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4. Enviromental education in Tanzanian secondary schools. An Exploratory Case Study from Teachers’ Perspectives
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogikAbstract : Aim: The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine the concept of Environmental Education (EE) in Tanzanian secondary schools from the teachers' perspective. The results of this study will help schools evaluate and implement the goals of the EE curriculum and understand the challenges and opportunities for teachers and school administrators. READ MORE
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5. Perceptions of Malawian Secondary School Teachers about Outdoor Education
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärandeAbstract : As a cultural construct, outdoor education includes outdoor activities, personal and social development, and environmental education. However, the majority of the learning process within the Malawian educational system is based on traditional teaching approaches. READ MORE
