Yao Fu, Jiaxi Wang, George Bieger Abstract This mixed-methods study investigated the impact of the Philadelphia Urban Seminar on preservice teachers’ multicultural teaching competence. In the first phase, twenty-eight preservice teachers and ten teacher educators responded to the Program Evaluation… Read More ›
Urban Education
How Can a Focus on Teacher Well-being in Pre-service Training Promote the Resilience of Primary School Student Teachers?
Sissel Tove Olsen Abstract Norwegian teachers are facing increasing challenges with multi-lingualism and multi-culturalism in schools. In addition, Norway faces the challenge of addressing the need to retain novice teachers. In teacher education programmes there is little focus on teacher… Read More ›
Changing Areas, Spaces and Places in Kindergartens for More Playing, Learning and Exploration
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 ›
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 ›
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