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  1. 1. Gender Equality in the English Classroom : Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Incorporating Gender Equality in Their Teaching of Upper Secondary School English

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Johanna Ly; [2024]
    Keywords : Teachers; upper secondary school; EFL; group work; cooperative learning;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to attain a deeper understanding of how English teachers approach the incorporation of gender equality in their English teaching, and the challenges and successes encountered in their pedagogical method. The study takes a qualitative approach, where the research examines the attitudes, teaching strategies and practical experiences of English teachers through semi-structured interviews. READ MORE

  2. 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 profession

    Author : Rose Anyanwu; [2023-01-25]
    Keywords : Education; Sustainability; Sustainable Development SD ; Education for Sustainable Development ESD ; Early Childhood for Sustainable Education; Preschool teachers;

    Abstract : 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

  3. 3. Nested Noun Phrase Detection in English Text with BERT

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

    Author : Shweta Misra; [2023]
    Keywords : Phrase detection; nested noun phrase identification; phrase structure identification; sentence parsing; transformer models; machine learning; natural language processing; Frasdetektering; kapslad substantivfrasidentifiering; frasstrukturidentifiering; meningsanalys; transformers-modeller; maskininlärning; naturlig språkbehandling;

    Abstract : In this project, we address the task of nested noun phrase identification in English sentences, where a phrase is defined as a group of words functioning as one unit in a sentence. Prior research has extensively explored the identification of various phrases for language understanding and text generation tasks. READ MORE

  4. 4. Towards End-User Understanding: Exploring Explanations For Profanity Detection

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Noah Öberg; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Current text classification models can accurately identify instances of specific categories, such as hate speech or bad language, but they often don’t provide clear explanations to the end user for their decisions. This can lead to confusion or mistrust in the results, especially in sensitive applications where the consequences of misclassification can be significant. READ MORE

  5. 5. The Roles of Speech and Language Therapists and Teachers in Preschools : A Systematic Review on Perceptions of Professionals on their own and each other’s Role in Preventing Language Problems

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILD

    Author : Lea Muggli; [2023]
    Keywords : collaboration; role; speech and language therapist; teacher; preschool; early childhood education;

    Abstract : The importance of the provision of language support to preschool children is undeniable. Preschool teachers are often part of the immediate (language) learning environment and represent role models for young children. Speech and language therapists on the other hand are educated in the assessment, treatment and prevention of language disorders. READ MORE