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• Can International Practicum Foster Intercultural Competence Among Student Teachers?

  By Mats Johnsson on 7 February, 2020 • ( 1 )

  Gerd Wikan, Jorgen Klein Abstract International practicum is potentially effective in preparing student teachers for work in a diverse classroom. The cultural shock they experience may catalyse a change in frames of reference, which in turn could lead to increased… Read More ›

• #FramingFragmentsofThought – Exploring the Role of Social Media, in Developing Emergent Reflective Practitioners in Initial Teacher Training

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

  #FramingFragmentsofThought – Exploring the Role of Social Media, in Developing Emergent Reflective Practitioners in Initial Teacher Training Chris Warnock Abstract Abstract #framingfragmentsofthoughtconsiders the changing dynamic of teacher education and the relevance of digital pedagogical changes in course instruction. It explores… Read More ›

• Skill Based Teacher Education in Blended Learning Scenarios

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

  Ralf Schlöffel, Thomas Borchert Abstract Development, implementation and reflection of blended learning scenarios, have become established in both research and education (Mehl 2011). Results are evident for the different phases of teacher education. Imbedded in a design based research a blended… Read More ›

• How Can a Blended Learning Environment Enhance Job-Related Competencies of In-Service Physical Educators? –Development and Implementation of a Web-Based Video Analysis Service (EQUEL)

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

  Thomas Borchert, Ralf Schloeffel Abstract A web-based video analysis service (EQUEL) will be developed with the aim of encouraging in-service physical education (PE) teachers to reflect on their own teaching practice and how they can develop it further. Moodle® will… Read More ›

• The Importance of Seeing in Mathematics Communication

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

  Isabel Vale, Ana Barbosa Abstract This paper discusses the difficulties, reactions and conceptions of future teachers in relation to tasks that privilege different forms of communication in visual contexts. The tasks proposed focus on seeing the information directly or listening… Read More ›

• A Didactic Proposal to Develop Critical Thinking in Mathematics: The Case of Tomás

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

  Lina Fonseca, Sónia Arezes Abstract Critical thinking is an essential skill that schools should develop in every student at every level. As it is a complex and difficult task to accomplish, it should be introduced early on in a child’s… Read More ›

• The Belief in Outdoor Play and Learning

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

  Cato Tandberg, Karen Marie Eid Kaarby Abstract Norwegian kindergartens traditionally use outdoor environments for play and learning also for the youngest children regardless of the season. This research examines the assumptions and priorities underlying teachers’ work with movement and sensory… Read More ›

• Teaching Computational Thinking to Primary School Students via Unplugged Programming Lessons

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

  Hylke H Faber, Menno D M Wierdsma, Richard P Doornbos, Jan Salvador van der Ven, Kevin de Vette Abstract This paper focuses on an introductory course in computational thinking for students at their final year in primary school, carried out… Read More ›