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- Nordén, Birgitta, et al.
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Knowledge capabilities for sustainable development in global classrooms – local challenges
- 2011
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Ingår i: Utbildning och Demokrati. - 1102-6472 .- 2001-7316. ; 20:1, s. 35-58
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The Young Masters Programme provides young people around the world with a net–based global–local learning environment for sustainable develop-ment. The present study investigates certain aspects of the implementation of this programme in the secondary schools of a Swedish municipality, in the context of the Lund Calling project. The research focuses on critical abilities to act globally, referred to as “knowledge capabilities”, and how they relate to the implementation process of initiating global learning for sustainable development (GLSD). A phenomenographic approach and semi–structured interviews were used in the investigation of the experiences of secondary school pupils, teachers and headmasters who participated in the project. Participants’ experiences of the changes carried out are described in relation to examples of knowledge capabilities needed for GLSD. Critical knowledge capabilities found to have been developed through the implementation were: to take command, and to collaborate. Critical knowledge capabilities perceived as necessary, but not developed through the programme were: to be prepared, to act in a transdisciplinary manner, and to lead for a holistic understanding
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- Nordén, Birgitta, et al.
(författare)
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Knowledge capabilities for sustainable development in global classrooms–local challenges
- 2011
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Ingår i: Utbildning och Demokrati. - : Örebro University. - 1102-6472 .- 2001-7316. ; 20:1, s. 35-58
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The Young Masters Programme provides young people around the world with a net–based global–local learning environment for sustainable development. The present study investigates certain aspects of the implementation of this programme in the secondary schools of a Swedish municipality, in the context of the Lund Calling project. The research focuses on critical abilities to act globally, referred to as “knowledge capabilities”, and how they relate to the implementation process of initiating global learning for sustainable development (GLSD). A phenomenographic approach and semi–structured interviews were used in the investigation of the experiences of secondary school pupils, teachers and headmasters who participated in the project. Participants’ experiences of the changes carried out are described in relation to examples of knowledge capabilities needed for GLSD. Critical knowledge capabilities found to have been developed through the implementation were: to take command, and to collaborate. Critical knowledge capabilities perceived as necessary, but not developed through the programme were: to be prepared, to act in a transdisciplinary manner, and to lead for a holistic understanding.
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- Nordén, Birgitta, et al.
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Learning in global settings : developing transitions for meaning-making
- 2012
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Ingår i: Research in Comparative and International Education. - : Symposium Journals. - 1745-4999. ; 7:4, s. 514-529
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Global teaching and learning for sustainable development reaches from the classroom to the world outside, and is therefore a particularly interesting setting for practicing transitions skills. The article suggests a number of features perceived as crucial in developing young people’s capability to act in a changing world and under circumstances that are difficult to predict. The suggestions are based on an empirical study of the Lund Calling project, which aimed at implementing a web-based international programme for teaching preventive environmental strategies in Swedish secondary schools. The article first touches on some of the conditions in Sweden that particularly impact young people’s transition to adulthood. Related research in sustainability education is also briefly outlined. Knowledge capability theory is used to discuss results from the empirical study of the Lund Calling project, where interviews were conducted with secondary school students, teachers and headmasters. Based on these interviews, features that appear to be particularly relevant as transition skills in global learning for sustainable development include transdisciplinary action, democratic collaborative action, as well as self-directed and independent initiative. The article concludes that young people today cannot, as in earlier periods of history, base their actions entirely on the traditions of the family or community. Instead, they also need to learn to form their own communities, capable of acting on both local and global levels. Education here plays an important role, to develop necessary transition skills that enable young people to be prepared for a rapidly changing and uncertain world.
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- Nordén, Birgitta, et al.
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South/North Perspectives on Global Learning for Sustainable Development
- 2019
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Ingår i: Sustainability. - : MDPI. - 2071-1050. ; 11:11/11
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Tidskriftsartikel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This call for a Special Issue aims to present perspectives from all continents on what Global Learning for Sustainable Development can be today, and what it could mean for the future of our planet. When the term was originally coined ten years ago, the intention was to underline that cooperation and intelligent action is needed on a global scale, to resolve the serious environmental threats our modes of production have resulted in. Global action is also necessary to address famine, war, forced displacement or population explosion. Unfortunately, despite several international conferences and significant agreements, we can see that sustainable development is still interpreted as continuing on a path of unrestrained economic expansion. Education for sustainability in schools or universities is still very far from transforming societies or enabling transitions to sustainability. The question is therefore what can global learning mean, if our aim is not only to achieve incremental improvements, but to reverse current trends before we cross even more tipping points? How can we define truly sustainable development, while seriously considering both economic and technological implications? How can we as societies organize our learning for transitions to sustainability, within and outside existing formal education systems?
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- Nordén, Birgitta
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Transdisciplinary teaching for sustainable development in a whole school project
- 2018
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Ingår i: Environmental Education Research. - : Taylor & Francis. - 1350-4622 .- 1469-5871. ; 24:5, s. 663-677
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The study investigates the transdisciplinary teaching of education for sustainable development (ESD) with a global dimension at an upper secondary school in Sweden. The purpose was to analyse and describe variations in how nine teachers in different subject matters experienced collaborative teaching in the context of a whole school educational development project. A total of 27 semi-structured interviews were conducted and analysed using phenomenographic method and contextual analysis. Two main approaches to transdisciplinary teaching were identified among the teachers: one where teachers contributed but struggled with transdisciplinarity, and the other where they displayed ownership and were able to reconceptualise the project as a whole. Overall, teachers worked in the project with deep-level processing for learning ESD in an integrated manner in the transdisciplinary framework. However, they also experienced tensions between their resources and capabilities, and the challenges they faced in the project.
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- Nordén, Birgitta, Dr. 1952-, et al.
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Redesign of an Outdoor Space in a Swedish Preschool : Opportunities and Constraints for Sustainability Education
- 2020
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Ingår i: International Journal of Early Childhood. - : Springer. - 0020-7187 .- 1878-4658. ; 52, s. 319-335
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Abstract: Children’s early engagement in design of outdoor spaces can form the basis of laterattitudes and responsible action for sustainability. The present study is part of a participatoryaction research project in an urban multi-ethnic preschool in Sweden,involving children, parents, preschool staff and management with a focus on improvingthe preschool playground. The methodology involved children taking pictures ofthe outdoor space, informal participant observation by one researcher and conversationswith children and teachers. Analyses completed of selected fieldwork excerptsfocus on learning opportunities for children and adults, children’s participation,cooperation and leadership for sustainability. Deeper awareness and confidence, andpractical pedagogies for staff in preschools are required for effective sustainabilityeducation. A joint frame of reference on pedagogical practices and processes forreflection is needed within and across early childhood institutions. More continuoustraining of staff and preschool leadership would be of benefit. However, such commitmentis ultimately a matter of policy to invest in giving preschools the means todevelop and realise ambitions for environmental and sustainability education. Résumé: L’engagement précoce des enfants dans la conception des espaces extérieurs peutconstituer une base d’attitudes ultérieures et d’action responsable en faveur de ladurabilité. La présente étude fait partie d’un projet de recherche-action participa-* Birgitta Nordénbirgitta.norden@mau.se1 Department of Science, Mathematics and Society, Faculty of Education and Society, MalmöUniversity, Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö, Sweden2 Centre for Middle Eastern Studies and Centre for Environmental and Climate Research, LundUniversity, Lund, Sweden3 Department of Languages, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Linnaeus University, Kalmar,SwedenB. Nordén, H. Avery1 3tive (RAP) dans un établissement préscolaire multiethnique urbain en Suède, oùles enfants, les parents, le personnel et la direction sont impliqués dans un objectifd’amélioration du terrain de jeux de leur maternelle. La méthodologie utilisée faitappel à des prises de photos de l’espace extérieur par les enfants, une observationinformelle des participants par une personne de la recherche et une discussion avecles enfants et les enseignants. Les analyses réalisées sur des extraits sélectionnés detravaux de terrain sont centrées sur: les occasions d’apprentissage pour les enfants etles adultes, la participation des enfants, et la coopération et le leadership des adultesenvers la durabilité à l’intérieur des institutions et entre celles-ci. Une éducation efficaceà la durabilité exige une sensibilisation et une confiance plus profondes, ainsique des pratiques pédagogiques chez le personnel des établissements préscolaires.Un cadre de référence commun sur les pratiques pédagogiques et les processus deréflexion est nécessaire à l’intérieur et entre les établissements de la petite enfance.Il serait bénéfique d’assurer davantage de formation professionnelle continue chez lepersonnel, y compris pour la direction d’établissements préscolaires. Toutefois, detels engagements relèvent en fin de compte des politiques d’investissement pour donneraux établissements préscolaires les moyens d’établir et de réaliser leurs ambitionsen matière d’éducation à l’environnement et au développement durable.
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- Nordén, Birgitta, Dr. 1952-
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Advancing Sustainability through Higher Education : Student Teachers Integrate Inner Development Goals (IDG) and Future-Oriented Methodologies
- 2024
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Ingår i: Challenges. - : MDPI. - 2078-1547. ; 15:2, s. 28-52
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Methodologies for future-oriented research are mutually beneficial in highlighting differentmethodological perspectives and proposals for extending higher-education didactics toward sustainability.This study explores how different augmented-reality applications can enable new ways ofteaching and learning. It systematically investigates how student teachers (n = 18) in higher educationexperienced ongoing realities while designing learning activities for a hybrid conference and interconnectingsustainability knowings via didactic modeling and design thinking. This qualitative studyaims to develop a conceptual hybrid framework concerning the implications of student teachersincorporating design thinking and inner transition into their professional work with future-orientedmethodologies on didactic modeling for sustainability commitment. With a qualitative approach,data were collected during and after a hackathon-like workshop through student teachers’ reflections,post-workshop surveys, and observation field notes. The thematic analysis shed light on transgressivelearning and a transition in sustainability mindset through the activation of inner dimensions.Findings reinforcing sustainability commitment evolved around the following categories: beingauthentic (intra-personal competence), collaborating co-creatively (interpersonal competence), thinkinglong-term-oriented (futures-thinking competence on implementing didactics understanding),relating to creative confidence (values-thinking competence as embodied engagement), and actingbased on perseverant professional knowledge-driven change (bridging didactics) by connectingtheory-loaded empiricism and empirically loaded theory. The results highlight some of the keyfeatures of future-oriented methodologies and approaches to future-oriented methodologies, whichinclude collaboration, boundary crossing, and exploration, and show the conditions that can supportor hinder methodological development and innovation.
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- Nordén, Birgitta, Dr. 1952-
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Lärarnätverk för hållbarhet : Undervisningens återupptäckt möjliggör bildning
- 2022
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Ingår i: Geografiska Notiser. - Lund. - 0016-724X. ; 80:2-3, s. 63-75
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Tidskriftsartikel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Denna artikel belyser några centrala perspektiv i gränslandet mellan informell och formell bildning. Avsikten är att kartlägga och visa exempel på konkreta åtgärder för lärande och bildning med förflyttning av hållbarhetsdimensioner genom samarbete över olika utbildningsnivåer och gränser inomramen för FN:s Agenda 2030. Genom att koppla formellt institutionaliserat lärande med informellt idébundet lärande kan vi överskridade begränsningar som ryms i etniskt ursprung, nation, kön, religion eller andra identiteter. Betydelsen av och synergier mellan informellt lärande och (allmän)bildning kommer av en didaktisk tolkning av Bildung. Eko-reflexivt lärande och Bildung är centrala begrepp i ett framstegsinriktat tidevarv. Öhman och Sund (2021) saknar och uppmuntrar till ytterligare didaktisk forskningsom fördjupar kunskapen om sambandet mellan specifika undervisningsinsatseroch elevers utveckling av hållbarhetsengagemang. De poängterar att för mycket av forskningen för närvarande består av enstaka djupdykningar i klassrumspraktiker, där långtgående slutsatser dras från enstaka lektioner. De förordar longitudinella studier som täcker samspelet mellan undervisning och elevers utveckling över flera år, kombinerat med möten, samtal och intervjuer för att avgöra hur unga människor resonerar kring, känner för och värdesätter de akuta, komplexa och allvarliga hållbarhetsutmaningar som vi står inför idag. Den här artikeln avser vara ett bidrag, ett steg i efterfrågad riktning, eftersom den berör den väsentliga didaktiska frågan om hur. Det vill säga vilka är de bästa metoderna för undervisning för att uppmuntra ett hållbarhetsengagemang hos elever som hållbarhetsmedborgare? Vilka ska kunna delta i samskapandet av nya system och tillhörande rutiner och framstå som mer hållbara än de som finns? Syftet med föreliggande artikel är att diskutera ett utvidgat bildningserbjudande för lärande via fördjupad handlingsbaserad ämnesdidaktik samt att belysa olika lärandemöjligheter, vilka CEI-nätverket erbjuder eftersom det utvecklar hållbarhet som livsstil vilken vilar på empowerment. Det vill säga ett engagemang som en viktig utgångspunkt för att stärka individer så att de kan ta större ansvar för att kontrollera sina liv.
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- Nordén, Bengt, 1945, et al.
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nteractions between DNA and Psoralenamines Studied with Dichroism Techniques
- 1986
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Ingår i: Photochemistry and Photobiology. - : Wiley. - 0031-8655 .- 1751-1097. ; 44:5, s. 587-594
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The interaction of a series of water-soluble mono- and bis-psoralenamines with calf thymus DNA has been studied with flow UV linear dichroism (LD), circular dichroism (CD) and equilibrium techniques. The positive charge of a protonated amino group strongly enhances the DNA affinity compared to that of the parent compound, 8-methoxypsoralen. The orientation of the psoralen when bound to DNA, depends on the position of the amino substituent. With amino substituents in the 5-position (on the‘hydrophobic edge’of psoralen) psoralenamines tend to bind with a considerable tilt relative to the average orientation of the DNA base-pairs. The tilt generally increases with an increased psoralen: base-pair ratio, indicating a more random, nonintercalated binding. With the amino substituents in the 8-position the psoralen binds with its plane parallel to that of the DNA bases as expected for intercalation. The DNA CD supports that these psoralenamines induce a considerable perturbation of the DNA structure, and the CD induced in the psoralen chromophore is in qualitative agreement with intercalation. The study also includes a theoretical and an experimental determination of the UV transition moments of the psoralen chromophore.
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