Essays about: "Community support"

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1. 6. EXPLAINING THE EU MEMBER STATES' VARIED POSITIONS ON EUROPEAN INTEGRATION OF CIVIL PROTECTION. A Longitudinal Comparative Analysis of Sweden and Finland

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Eric Petersson; [2023-06-20]
   Keywords : EU; civil protection; UCPM; rescEU; perceived disaster management capacity; positions on supranational integration; dimension analysis;

   Abstract : Protecting the citizens is a responsibility deeply embedded in the heart of the traditional Westphalian nation-state and far beyond the initial intentions of a European Community. Despite this, the EU has rapidly developed into a key actor in civil protection policies in later years, without explicit competence and with varied support from the member states. READ MORE

3. 7. Exploring the factors that influence participation in the homework-help programs for youth in Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

   Author : Alaa Khaireldin; [2023-06-19]
   Keywords : after-school; homework help programs; Student motivation; Program perceptions; Qualitative content analysis;

   Abstract : After-school homework help sessions, also referred to as after-school homework help programs, are structured to offer students supplementary support beyond regular school hours, with the goal of enhancing aspects such as school attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement. These programs can be managed by the schools themselves or financed by non-profit or commercial entities and can take place within school premises or alternative community settings, such as sports clubs where students engage in studies before practicing sports. READ MORE

4. 8. BODY NORMATIVITY AND THE HYPER(IN)VISIBILITY OF ABJECT BODIES Living with Oppression in the Body Liberation Movement

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

   Author : Kristin Binder; [2023-04-06]
   Keywords : Hyper in visibility; body normativity; oppression; intersectionality; transgender; disability; fatness; body liberation movement; resistance;

   Abstract : In feminist studies that attempt to theorize embodiment, fat bodies have largely been ignored and excluded from research even though scientific knowledge on weight-based stigma and discrimination shows the importance of studying fatphobia as a system of oppression. Hence, this thesis provides an analysis on the lived experience of fat bodies in relation to body normativity and visibility politics. READ MORE

5. 9. Garden-based learning in teacher education in Germany - A mixed-method study of teacher students´ and teacher educators´ views on garden-based education

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

   Author : Lena Rothe; [2023-01-09]
   Keywords : garden-based learning; teacher education; food system education; case study; learning garden;

   Abstract : Aim: This study focuses on achieving an in-depth understanding of teacher educators' and teacher students' perspectives on garden-based learning in the teacher education program in several universities in Germany. Theory: The theoretical framework is based on three theories. READ MORE

6. 10. Small but mighty: Learning outcomes and impacts of microplastic focused citizen science

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Rita Hjelm; [2023]
   Keywords : sustainability science; community science; non-profit; impact; socio-ecological systems; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Microplastics are a present and future threat to the sustainability of coastal socio-economic systems. Current solutions and management could be improved by developing citizen science programs to foster community engagement and knowledge generation. However, research is limited on the actual learning outcomes and impacts of citizen science. READ MORE