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• A Creative Approach to Isometries Integrating Geogebra and Italc with ‘Paper And Pencil’ Environments

  By Mats Johnsson on 8 February, 2020 • ( 0 )

  Artur Coelho, Isabel Cabrita Abstract Creativity is recognized nowadays as a basic skill. However, the educational system fails in promoting their development. On the other hand, a growing acknowledgement of the importance of geometry emerges. Conceptual renewal, namely on isometries,… Read More ›

• Visualization in pattern generalization: Potential and Challenges

  By Mats Johnsson on 7 February, 2020 • ( 0 )

  Visualization in pattern generalization: Potential and Challenges Ana Barbosa, Isabel Vale Abstract This study tries to understand how pre-service teachers, for basic education, solve problems involving the generalization of visual patterns, identifying: the strategies used; the difficulties presented; the role… Read More ›

• What can Narrative contribute to Students’ Understanding of Scientific Concepts, e.g. Evolution Theory?

  By Mats Johnsson on 7 February, 2020 • ( 0 )

  Jörg Zabel, Harald Gropengiesser Abstract This paper focuses on the role of a so-called ‘narrative mode of thought’ (Bruner 1996) for meaning making in the science classroom. We present results from a study in lower secondary school (age 12-13 ys.),… Read More ›

• Science teachers’ foreground for continued professional development

  By Mats Johnsson on 7 February, 2020 • ( 0 )

  Peer S. Daugbjerg Abstract There is a lack of studies that are dedicated to qualify our understanding of the significance of lived experiences as well as foregrounds for science teachers’ participation in professional development. Seven Danish science teachers were interviewed… Read More ›

• Learning in a science centre with a language deficit?

  By Mats Johnsson on 7 February, 2020 • ( 0 )

  Mart Ottenheim, Charley Verhaar, Rosali Blom Abstract Science centres are visited by schools with children that have a good comprehension of Dutch and by schools with children that have a poor comprehension of Dutch. This study investigates the learning gain… Read More ›

• The Internet & Internationalization in Primary through Secondary Schools

  By Mats Johnsson on 7 February, 2020 • ( 0 )

  Michael K. Roemer Abstract The purpose of this paper is to provide examples of ways in which the Internet can be used to connect primary through secondary school-age students with people around the world for virtual learning exchanges. In fewer than… Read More ›

• EduTab – facilitating ICT integration through continuous support and Design Based Research

  By Mats Johnsson on 7 February, 2020 • ( 0 )

  Hagen von Hermanni, Karla Müller, Steffen Jauch Abstract Digital devices and media have become commonplace in the hands of teachers and students alike, while it’s still seldom encountered in instructional settings in schools in Germany. Taking a closer look at… Read More ›

• Religion, Worldview, and Values in an International Class

  By Mats Johnsson on 7 February, 2020 • ( 0 )

  Geir Hoaas Abstract Students attending the international course, “Multicultural Identity in a Global World” (MCI), in Oslo, come from many different European countries, some also from Asia, Africa, Latin-America or the USA. They meet and mingle daily and learn cultural… Read More ›