Joana Ribeiro, Ema Mamede Abstract The study aimed to understand young children’s ideas (4-6-year-olds, N=24) when collecting, organizing and representing data. It focuses on: 1) How do children understand data collection and organization? 2) What sort of difficulties do children… Read More ›
2019
Challenges facing the implementation of children’s rights in primary schools in Ethiopia
Elisabeth Almaz B. Eriksen, Demelash Kassaye Debalkie Abstract The primary objective of this study is to examine the challenges facing the implementation of children’s rights to protection from physical punishment when schools administer discipline.The study, which was conducted in primary… Read More ›
Reflections on four ideological models in Special Education
Boaz Tsabar, Orly Ido Abstract The article seeks to map the leading models in special education, discuss their ideological assumptions and examine their strengths and shortcomings. The purpose of this theoretical article is meant to unveil the ideological nature of… Read More ›
Reflecting on the influence of language on teachers’ instructional skills
Pascale Boissonnet Abstract In the context of an ongoing PhD research, we have filmed some French, English and German classes at primary school studying how the command of the foreign language by the teachers might influence their instructional skills more… Read More ›
Project-based learning in initial teacher training curricula: Incorporating a visual method to enhance student agency and reflexive engagement in the learning process
Chris Warnock, Jill Duncan Abstract Project-based learning in initial teacher training curricula, considers the value of incorporating visual methodologies and sequential, phased learning to (re)conceptualise undergraduate assessment models. Sequential learning is introduced through a layered concept-mapping process upon a professional… Read More ›
Children’s use of playgrounds. Limiting children’s agency by parental choices
Miriam K. Damrow Abstract Children and their families often use free and public playgrounds as a means and a tool for outdoor play, social interaction and a safe place and space for experiences. The mostly and widely shared assumption that… Read More ›
Involving students in teachers` research – a way to improve the quality in higher education?
Heid Osnes, Hilde Nancy Skaug Abstract This article presents an example of research – teaching nexus with undergraduate students,in order to raise the quality in higher education. The students’ evaluation of participating in research integrated with regular teaching provides helpful feedback to… Read More ›
Exploring how preschool teachers can secure the evolution of day care institution’s culture for applying Risky Play and development for chlidren’s personal-, motor- and social skills
Anne Bahrenscheer, Mathilde Sederberg Abstract Risky play is defined as, ‘An exciting and challenging game that involves uncertainty and the risk of physical injury.’ These are activities where children balance on the verge of losing control. The play is… Read More ›
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