Browsing LUI - Masteroppgaver by Subject "Education"
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Academic Performance: A Comparative Study between Public and Private Secondary Schools in Nepal
(Master thesis, 2021)The purpose of this research was to determine the causes of the academic performance gap between Nepal's public secondary schools and private secondary schools. Four study goals were addressed: to find out which school ... -
African music in music education : an exploration into the teaching of African music in two primary colleges of education in Zambia
(Master thesis, 2014)Western music and African music as a form of indigenous knowledge constitute music education taught in colleges of education in Zambia. Nevertheless, soon after the country’s independence from British rule in 1964, Zambia ... -
Bildung and critical thinking in the LK20 and educational policy documents by OECD
(Master thesis, 2022)This thesis explores the concepts Bildung and critical thinking through a document analysis of educational policy documents. The foundation for the analysis consists of a brief historical background of Bildung, its use ... -
Does education make a difference? : an exploration of education and gender in a South African context
(Master thesis, 2010)This thesis examines the role of education in the process of transforming gender norms in marginalized societies, based on a study in a South African township. Education is understood as a crucial tool when societies ... -
Education and the Karen people´s struggle for freedom: The impact of the 2015 Myanmar Ceasefire agreement
(Master thesis, 2021)After a long history of ethnic conflict in Myanmar, a nationwide ceasefire agreement was signed on 15th October 2015 between the national government and representatives of Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs). Among of the ... -
Education in Crises. Education for What? - The Understood Purpose of Education for Rohingya Refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, and Implications on Their Education in Times of Crisis
(Master thesis, 2022)This study dives into the field of refugee education and education in complex emergencies. It examines the education available to the Rohingya refugees living in refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh. What education ... -
Educational Decentralization in Southern Sudan : a study of community participation and democratic leadership in two primary schools in Central Equatoria State, Southern Sudan
(Master thesis, 2010)The purpose of this study is to explore what governance structures and leadership styles enhance community participation in school governance. The study specifically explored community participation and democratic leadership ... -
An exploration of the challenges of access and retention: Reintegrating former refugee and internally displaced girls into secondary school in post-conflict Liberia
(Master thesis, 2014)In this thesis I have endeavored to explore former refugee and internally displaced secondary school girls’ challenges of access and retention in formal school in post-war Zwedru. Using a qualitative approach supported by ... -
Exploring the uses of ICT in government schools of Nepal: A Case Study of Pokhara Metropolitan City, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2021)As a developing nation, Nepal has acquired a substantial change in financial divisions during the last decade. The craving to be a middle-income nation has driven Nepal to develop a modern approach in education policies ... -
Forfalskede nyheter og kildekritikk i samfunnsfag
(Master thesis, 2020)Formålet med studien var å utforske følgende problemstilling: Hvordan kan arbeid med temaet forfalskede nyheter og kildekritikk bidra til å fremme kritisk tenkning og dannelse hos elevene, samt hjelpe dem til å oppnå en ... -
From Christopher Columbus to Evo Morales : indigenous exclusion and inclusion in urban education in El Alto, Bolivia
(Master thesis, 2009)This thesis looks into the educational system in Bolivia, with a main focus on the implementation of intercultural and bilingual education (EIB) in the urban areas. According to the current educational reform from 1994, ... -
From International Plans to National Practice: How are Issues of Inequality Addressed in Education for Sustainable Development in Teacher Training? A case study research on how issues of inequality are addressed through Education for Sustainable Development in teacher training in Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe
(Master thesis, 2021)Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.7 on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is an international goal, which needs to be implemented nationally to be achieved. By using theories on globalization and coloniality, ... -
Gender Perspectives in Hinduism: Contemporary Practices in the Community School of Miklajung Rural Municipality, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2020)Gender discrimination issue is one of the major topics of discussion in the Hindu community of Nepal. The old culture of Hinduism regarding gender discrimination among schoolgirls has gained attention for researchers over ... -
How do Teachers and Parents Perceive Comprehensive Sexual Education for Children and Youth in Ghana? A Case Study of two Senior Secondary Schools in Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana
(Master thesis, 2021)Sex education in Africa is a very complex socio-cultural issue where it is a taboo for sexuality to be discussed between the adults and children. Ghana is not an exception in this situation. Meanwhile, the HIV and AID), ... -
Inclusion of the visually impaired in secondary education in Ghana
(Master thesis, 2012)This study focuses on inclusive education for visually impaired and sighted students in a boarding institution in a secondary school in the southern part of Ghana. The study has been investigating two research questions ... -
Israeli schools as agents of citizenship: The role of history in creating civic identities
(Master thesis, 2011)Education has a unique opportunity to affect people’s attitudes and behavior. It can both encourage respect and promote cooperation between peoples, as well as fuel conflicts by reinforcing social divisions, prejudices ... -
The Lost Boys of Sudan : the reintegration process of school children associated with armed forces and groups
(Master thesis, 2009)The signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in 2005 marked the end of Africa’s longest civil war between the government of Sudan and Sudan People’s Liberation Army/Movement. A few years prior to the signing ... -
Norwegian Primary School Teachers' Beliefs Concerning Online Informal Learning of English and Vocabulary Learning from Social Media
(Master thesis, 2022)This thesis aimed to explore Norwegian primary school English teachers' beliefs and experiences concerning online informal learning of English (OILE), and vocabulary learning from social media. The study involved interviews ... -
Programs on Inclusion for immigrants designed and implemented by NGO's in Italy. A successful educational path for immigrant students? Case Study of S. Home, a Sardinian NGO
(Master thesis, 2021)As the refugee crises started in 2015, southern European countries had to deal with an increased number of immigrants arriving to their costs. Due to the still valid Treaty of Dublin, countries of arrival of immigration ... -
Recognition of indigenous knowledges and identity construction in public primary education in Wayanad.
(Master thesis, 2014)This thesis explores the recognition of indigenous knowledges in primary education in the Wayanad district in South India. India has made substantial progress in terms of providing free, compulsory education for all ...