Essays about: "Supporting Environments"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 107 essays containing the words Supporting Environments.

1. 31. Connecting to nature in pre-school : a study of place experiences in a low-social economic area related to children´s development

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Amanda Guimarães Gabriel; [2021]
   Keywords : childhood place relations; sense of place in childhood; sense of place in childhood; children s development; outdoor place relations; nature and children s development; learning; low-social economic environments; vulnerable environments; narrative map;

   Abstract : Outdoor environments and nature could positively support pre-school children living in lowsocial economic urban environments. By valuing the role of lived experiences, this research explores how outdoor places and nature could support and counteract the widespread inequities that affect these children. READ MORE

3. 32. The future of urban trees – assessing the potential impact of climate change on urban tree populations in two European cities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Pia Elverich; [2021]
   Keywords : Physical geography; ecosystem analysis; climate adaptation; urban trees; green infrastructure; urban heat island effect; ecosystem services; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Due to climate change, cities are increasingly facing the situation of being exposed to more frequent and prolonged extreme weather events in the future, such as heat and droughts, which are exacerbated by urban heat island (UHI) effects. The implementation of green infrastructure (GI) in the form of trees is seen as a possible adaptation measure to regulate the microclimate. READ MORE

4. 33. Parental guidance in occupational therapy: Promoting the participation of children with autism spectrum disorder in everyday life activities - a scoping review

   University essay from Jönköping University

   Author : Petra Enroth; [2021]
   Keywords : parental guidance; ASD; daily activities; everyday life activities; occupational therapy; participation;

   Abstract : Abstract   Aim This study aimed to determine what is known from the existing literature about parental guidance during occupational therapy to promote the participation of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in everyday activities. Method  The scoping review methodology was used to gather existing information on the topic. READ MORE

5. 34. Designing for students’ self-reflection in online learning settings : A mixed method study

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Gabriel Carrasco Ringmar; [2021]
   Keywords : Self-reflection; Self-regulated Learning; Online Learning; Design-based research; Higher Education; Mixed Method;

   Abstract : Shifting from traditional face-to-face education to online mode of education (or online learning)  presents several challenges, such as increased difficulty for students to get immediate feedback and  lack of social interaction. To tackle these challenges, supporting learners' self-reflection process is  seen to be crucial to help students achieve academic success. READ MORE

6. 35. Designing Business Models of Tomorrow : Exploring the Expansion of Cleantech-as-a-Service through an Agile approach

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

   Author : Sofia Gudmundsson; Anaïs Lachini; [2021]
   Keywords : Digital Entrepreneurship DE ; Digital Business Model DBM ; Born Digitals BDs ; Digital Sustainability; Sustainable Software; Dynamic Capabilities; Agility; Agile internationalization; Cleantech; Ecosystems;

   Abstract : Background: Three mega trends are profoundly changing today’s market dynamics; climate change, digitalization, and globalization. The increasing interconnectivity and omnipresence of digital technologies are blurring the boundaries of the physical and virtual reality, implying a shift in how digital companies create value and internationalize. READ MORE