Christian Nordahl Rolfsen, Bente Fønnebø Abstract The opportunities for exploration, playing and learning is essential for children in the kindergartens. Urban kindergartens have limited spaces available. This article discusses and analyzes various aspects of the possibility for change and development… Read More ›
Urban Education
Can International Practicum Foster Intercultural Competence Among Student Teachers?
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 ›
How Preschool Teachers Handle Problem Situations: Discussing Some Indicators of Emotional Issues
Derya Sahin Asi, Damla Guzeldere Aydin, Sakire Ocak Karabay Abstract Teachers usually interact with their students in various ways including instruction. If there is a conflict occurs between child and teacher, teachers may have the tendency to use several strategies… Read More ›
Living in and learning within urban space. Inviting teacher students to exchange their city life experiences with words and drawing.
Samira Jamouchi Abstract Cities open themselves up to different ways of being explored, experienced, and expressed by the inhabitants. Newcomers and natives each bring unique perspectives on the cities they inhabit. This paper describes an arts-based research design I call… Read More ›
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 ›