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  1. 1. Quests for knowledge and social mobility : Vocational and on-the-job-training as navigational tactics in the urban labour market of Sierra Leone

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

    Author : Bim Kilje; [2021]
    Keywords : On-The-Job training; OTJ; apprenticeship; Technical and Vocational Education and Training; TVET; Sierra Leone; urban; labour market; tailoring; trading; practice theory; social mobility; moral education; youth; unemployment; livelihood; informal sector;

    Abstract : This ethnographic study investigates the experiences of those learning tailoring and trading in Freetown, Sierra Leone via apprenticeships, other on-the-job training or Technical and Vocational Education and Training programs (TVET). I examine these forms of occupational training by investigating the practices underway, how knowledge transmission occurs, as well as why learners engage with and what they get out of these activities. READ MORE

  2. 2. Data Literacy and young children : Design suggestions for a game intended to teach data literacy to children 8-10 years of age

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Interaktiva och kognitiva system

    Author : Ella Olson; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In todays' society, one encounters different visualizations of data on an everyday basis and the ability to understand data has become one of the most sought-after skills on the job market. It is, therefore, no surprise that OECD (The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) has included data literacy in their 2030 Learning compass. READ MORE

  3. 3. Dynamic Scheduling of Shared Resources using Reinforcement Learning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknik

    Author : Patrik Trulsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The goal of the thesis is to simulate the Ericsson Many-Core Architecture, EMCA, and implement a dynamic scheduler for the system using reinforcement learning methods. The system contains shared resources that receive and complete jobs. Also, the deadlines and latency definitions can change depending on the job type. READ MORE

  4. 4. Rekrytering av skogsmaskinförare från naturbruksgymnasium

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Petra Ek; Amanda Skotte; [2021]
    Keywords : yrkesattraktivitet; arbetsmiljö; arbetstider; lönsamhet;

    Abstract : Skogsbrukets utveckling har lett till att behovet av kvalificerade skogmaskinförare ständigt ökat. Yrket ställer tydliga krav på hög prestation vilket i sin tur kräver förare med mycket god körförmåga. I framtiden behövs skogsmaskinförare med rätt kompetens för arbetets diversitet. READ MORE

  5. 5. Exploring the Roles of Parents and Teachers for Intervention for Inclusive Education of Children in Need of Support in Low & Middle Income Countries of the Southern Region of Africa. A Systematic Literature Review from 2011-2020

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILD

    Author : FOLAKE SOYEGE; [2020]
    Keywords : School intervention; low and middle income countries; inclusive education; parents; teachers;

    Abstract : Background: In this paper, we examine the role of parents and teachers in inclusive education intervention programmes.  Developing countries mostly have inclusive education policies in place, but implementation in many of such nations remain a serious challenge. READ MORE