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1. 21. Swedish middle-school students mathematical concept comprehension within algebra ± a quantitative study

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

   Author : Ottilia Svanstedt; [2021-07-08]
   Keywords : mathematical concepts; early algebra; comprehension; pre-algebra; middle school; reading comprehension; curriculum.;

   Abstract : This quantitative study aims to investigate Swedish 4th and 6th grade students' comprehension of mathematical concepts within algebra. The concepts investigated were chosen out of the mathematical core content devised by the Swedish National Agency for Education (Curriculum for compulsory school, preschool class, and after-school center, 2011). READ MORE

3. 22. Using Literature as a Teaching Medium in English Classes in Sweden  

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

   Author : Lamar Aziz; [2021]
   Keywords : teaching fiction; language development; critical thinking; social and cultural awareness; English curriculum for secondary school.; Att undervisa skönlitteratur; språkutveckling; kritiskt tänkande; social och kulturell medvetenhet;

   Abstract : There is a great tendency in using literature as a medium of language teaching because literature plays an essential role in developing the students’ language skills. It also helps them in acquiring cultural experiences and to attain a better understanding of the literary texts. READ MORE

4. 23. Understanding implementation gaps in honour-related violence & oppression policy : A case study exploring the promises and pitfalls faced by teachers when implementing policy in a Swedish school environment  

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Julia Thalin; [2021]
   Keywords : Micro-level policy implementation; Street-level bureaucrats; Policy implementation gaps; Honour-related violence and oppression;

   Abstract : Honour-related violence and oppression has been politically prioritised in Sweden during the past two decades. National policies have been formulated, laws adopted, and the school has been identified as a crucial actor for preventing this type of violence at the local level. READ MORE

5. 24. The Influence of Teacher Beliefs on Classroom Practices in English Pronunciation Teaching

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

   Author : Ramlah Warsame; [2021]
   Keywords : Pronunciation; Teacher beliefs; Accents; English as a Foreign language EFL ; Lingua Franca Core LFC ; Classroom practices;

   Abstract : This study aims to explore teacher beliefs on accents in the classroom and how they affect classroom practices as well as the teachers views on the LFC approach. Furthermore, the study investigates whether there exists a possible disconnect between teachers and the Swedish National Agency for Education when it comes to deciding what approach to take when teaching English pronunciation. READ MORE

6. 25. Of Pronunciation and Correctness : The current impossibility of ensuring equitable pronunciation education in Sweden

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   Author : anton sundin; Viktor Wenell; [2021]
   Keywords : Pronunciation; English as a Lingua Franca ELF ; Lingua Franca Core LFC ; Native Speaker Ideal; Syllabus; Teaching in Sweden; English education; Skolverket; Assessment; Equity;

   Abstract : This paper aims at investigating how upper secondary school teachers of English in Malmö, Sweden abide by the curriculum criteria of having their learners develop correctness in speech, as well as what support English teachers receive with regard to pronunciation teaching from official steering documents. Furthermore, this paper attempts to critically evaluate and discuss potential options for pronunciation models or standards in education which hold sway in contemporary research. READ MORE