Essays about: "critical theory"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 1479 essays containing the words critical theory.

1. 21. Using poverty simulations to teach about poverty - an action research study

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

   Author : Lenka Čavojská; [2023-06-20]
   Keywords : Poverty; Poverty Simulation; Attitudes toward Poverty; Experiential Learning; Experiential Education; Experiential Learning Cycle; Critical approaches to Experiential Learning and Education; Action Research;

   Abstract : Aim: The purpose of this research study was to investigate the effect of a poverty simulation activity on 9th-grade students’ understanding of poverty. Theory: This study´s theoretical framework was built on Dewey´s theory of Experiential Education, Kolb´s Experiential Learning Cycle, and various critical approaches toward Experiential Learning and Education. READ MORE

3. 22. Fostering critical thinking since preschool stage in an alternative educational enironment based on children’s autonomy. An exploratory case study on a free-learning association in Spain

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

   Author : Miquel Botella López; [2023-06-19]
   Keywords : Critical thinking; Autonomy; Alternative education; Free learning; Early childhood education;

   Abstract : Aim: The research aim of this study is focused on exploring a specific alternative educational environment that is supposed to enhance students’ autonomy since preschool stage and how is it possible that their diverse pedagogical aspects can foster preschool students critical thinking development. Theory: Paulo Freire’s pedagogical perspective serves as the theoretical framework of this study. READ MORE

4. 23. A study on students’ perspectives on homework and its role in their learining at Chines school

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

   Author : Lili Zheng; [2023-06-19]
   Keywords : homework; students perspectives; role in learning;

   Abstract : Aim: The general objective of my proposed study is to explore how the students in Chinese School understand the meaning of homework and how they complete it after school. The major objective of this study is to examine the students` perspectives on homework to gain a better understanding what is the role of homework. READ MORE

5. 24. Perspectives on a social justice and European identity: a study of intergroup dialogues

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

   Author : Anna Pietraszczyk; [2023-06-14]
   Keywords : Social justice; Education for Sustainable Development; European identity; privilege and oppression; critical consciousness; Third Space; dialogism;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study was to advance the promotion of an all-encompassing, multi-faceted discussion on social justice and explore the concept through identity negotiation in the European context. Theory: Three concepts were introduced to bring together the theoretical framework: “Critical consciousness”, “Third Space” and ”Dialogism”. READ MORE

6. 25. Education for sustainable development in higher education. Students’ perspective and experience during a Masters programme in ESD at University of Gothenburg

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

   Author : Usma Saleem; [2023-06-02]
   Keywords : Education for Sustainable Development; ESD and Higher Education; Institutions; Sustainability Consciousness; Competencies for ESD;

   Abstract : Aim: This thesis is an endeavor to explore Education for Sustainable development practiced in Higher Education. The study aims at exploring the students’ learning experience during an online Masters in Education for Sustainable Development taught at University of Gothenburg. READ MORE