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- Bagshaw, Dale, et al.
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General Introduction
- 2007
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Ingår i: DRACON International: Empowering students to handle conflicts through school based programmes. - Malmö : MUEP (Malmö University Electronic Publishing). - 918881033X ; , s. 13-44
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Researchers from Australia, Malaysia and Sweden form part of DRACON International (DRAma for CONflict management) and share the basic view that drama can be an effective way for adolescents to learn to handle conflicts constructively. The main aims of the DRACON project have been: - to develop research methods in order to map students´ conflicts and strategies for handling conflicts and to study the effects of various drama exercises on individual, class and school levels; - to contribute to the development of a theory of conflict processes in different cultures in order to explain the effects of different types of interference´s in adolescents´ conflicts; - to develop and test integrated drama programmes giving adolescents in the three different cultures the opportunity of handling conflicts in a more constructive way. This book is the result of several years of collaborative teamwork between researchers from Australia, Malaysia and Sweden and aims at providing a starting-point for further development of drama and conflict management in educational settings.
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- Malm, Birgitte
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Authenticity in teachers' lives and work : Some philosophical and empirical considerations
- 2008
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0031-3831 .- 1470-1170. ; 52:4, s. 373-386
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this article the concept of authenticity is explored within an educational context, using examples from the lives and work of teachers to illustrate the many qualities, dimensions and complexities involved in striving to be true to oneself. In educational settings authenticity has been aligned with personal commitment, meaningful contexts, realistic intentions, respect for students and on-going professional development. In essence, general fulfilment is attained when values pertaining to teachers’ personal and professional selves are in unison; when ‘‘what I am’’ and ‘‘what I do’’ are as true to ones nature as they can possibly be. By recognising and acknowledging authenticity as a personal process of engagement, manifested in teachers’ lives and work, we may acquire a deeper understanding of the kinds of practices and pedagogical encounters that enhance, or even limit, student and teacher development.
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- Malm, Birgitte
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Constructing professional identities : Montessori teachers' voices and visions
- 2004
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0031-3831 .- 1470-1170. ; 48:4, s. 397-412
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this study, occupational life histories of Montessori teachers in Sweden have been constructed in collaboration with a group of them. Data exploration and analysis have included journals, interviews, written reflections and conversations. Of interest has been to shed light on underlying values, ways in which professional roles reflect personal values and teachers’ reflections on the present and future perspectives of Montessori education. Life histories make it possible for each individual teacher to be presented in the light of his/her own personal attributes and unique qualities as well as in relation to a wider (historical, cultural) context. The overall aim has been to come to a better understanding of what it means to be a Montessori teacher, by getting a group of Montessori teachers to reflect on their lives and work. Valuable insights have been gained concerning the changing roles of teachers in contemporary educational settings.
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- Malm, Birgitte, et al.
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Empowering students to handle conflicts through the use of drama
- 2007
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Ingår i: Journal of Peace Education. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1740-0201 .- 1740-021X. ; 4:1, s. 1-20
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- DRACON (DRAma for CONflict management) is an interdisciplinary and comparative action research project aimed at improving conflict handling among adolescent schoolchildren through the use of educational drama. The main purpose of our research has been to develop an integrated programme using conflict management as the theory and practice, and drama as the pedagogy, in order to empower students through an integrated, school-based programme to manage their own conflict experiences in all aspects of their lives. In our studies we have used different forms of selfreported data, such as questionnaires, diaries and questions requiring problem solving. Interviews with students and their teachers as well as observations have been used; drama exercises have also been video-recorded for further analysis. While students found it difficult to articulate their understanding of conflicts verbally, their engagement in the reconstruction of conflicts disclosed their grasp of the components of a conflict clearly enough. Peer teaching was found to be an effective method of teaching about conflict management. Results within DRACON have shown promising results with regard to empowering students to manage their own conflicts.
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- Malm, Birgitte
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En helhetssyn på lärarkompetens
- 2011
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Ingår i: Det goda lärandet: En antologi om liberal arts education. - : Studentlitteratur AB. - 9789144070865 ; , s. 133-146
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)
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- Malm, Birgitte
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Exploring gender and subjectivity in Narrative Research
- 2011
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Ingår i: Narrative Works: issues, investigations & interventions. - 1925-0622. ; 1:2, s. 1-15
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Tidskriftsartikel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- In this article, Anna’s occupational life history has been chosen to illustrate one woman’s personal and professional struggle for purpose and identity. Subjective construction is an on-going process and roles and identities are in a constant flux of coping with the tensions between continuity and change. By partaking of private as well as professional experiences, strategies used to maintain Anna’s personal integrity in changeable and often demanding contexts become clearer. Based on interviews, reflections, and discussions, Anna’s story provides authentic insights into the ways in which one teacher has learnt to cope with the demands and challenges in her life.
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- Malm, Birgitte
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"It's All about Relationships": Enhancing Authentic Learning Processes in Teacher Education
- 2018
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Ingår i: International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research. - : Society for Research and Knowledge Management. - 1694-2493 .- 1694-2116. ; 17:1, s. 48-63
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this article, the significance and consequences of enhancing authentic learning processes within undergraduate teacher education are discussed, inspired by American (liberal arts) contemporary practices. Liberal education can be defined as a higher education that is a cultivation of the whole human being for the functions of citizenship and life in general. In essence, a successful liberal arts programme will be characterized by close student-faculty relationships, small classes, excellent teaching, individual instruction, empathetic advising and personal attention. Nineteen faculty members at a liberal arts college were interviewed about their understanding and experiences of what a liberal arts education entails, how they perceive of the relationship between teaching and research and what in their daily work motivates them. Sentiments expressed included over-commitment and a heavy workload, as well as professional autonomy, meaningful engagement and profound caring and concern for students. Results emphasize the need to reflect on how undergraduate programmes should or need to be constructed and implemented - taking into account the importance of dialogue, feedback and reflection - if the aim is to create competent democratic citizens to be scholars and leaders of the future.
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- Malm, Birgitte
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On the complexities of educating student teachers : Teacher educators' views on contemporary challenges to their profession
- 2020
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Ingår i: Journal of Education for Teaching. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0260-7476 .- 1360-0540. ; 46:3, s. 351-364
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Recent research emphasises significant interconnections between teacher educators’ normative beliefs, their relations with student teachers and their teaching methods. In an attempt to better understand how teacher educators perceive of their work task, interviews were conducted with twelve Early Childhood teacher educators at a Swedish University. Four dimensions are in focus: (1) What in your work situation are you most satisfied with? (2) Describe your approach to students. (3) Describe any personal or professional dilemmas you may have experienced. (4) How do you think we can best maintain quality in teacher education? Results of the study show that teacher educators’ professional development is largely determined by intrinsic motivation. Positive aspects relate to feelings of self-esteem, nurturing meaningful relationships, and caring for students; negative aspects relate to concerns about a heavy workload, professional ambiguity and a lack of time for scholarly pursuits. Developing a professional identity involves a conscious choice of pedagogical methods (teaching), self-cultivation and sharing of knowledge through research (scholarship), and administrative responsibilities (service). The complexities and challenges involved in being a teacher educator are many.Understanding how teacher educators’ normative beliefs influence their work and relationships is an essential component for future research on teacher education professionalism.
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