The title of the dissertation is "Teaching a Utopia? On the Conditions for Deliberative Discussion in Social Science Education."
Sharing and re-using the types of data often collected in the social sciences and humanities is difficult. These data are usually contextual – here-and-now specific – and often identify individuals. This raises a number of legal and ethical constraints, and creates barriers to openness in qualitative research.
How can professional development programs be designed for the best chance of success? A new study provides insights.
Researchers are working closely with teachers to test and evaluate an approach to literature education that they hope will increase students’ engagement with texts.
QUINT Director Kirsti Klette presented findings from the Norwegian and Nordic classrooms at the largest political gathering in Norway.
The treatment of second languages and mother tongues in schools is one test of how well Nordic values of social justice, equity, and inclusion are communicated in policy documents.
Leading international researchers share their thoughts on a fast developing field.
Social science education in lower secondary schools is an integral part of the Danish and Norwegian national policies for fostering democratically engaged citizens, but the actual work involved in this task is complex and not well enough understood.
Nordic classrooms today are rich with digital technology, but we still know too little about its significance for the quality of teaching, says QUINT researcher Marie Nilsberth.
QUINT researchers presented their findings on innovative forms of teacher education at a conference in Oslo on Tuesday.