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Osbeck, C.; Lied, S. – British Journal of Religious Education, 2012
The "purpose" of this article is to illustrate how potential learning is related to hegemonic speech genres. This we do through examples from two religious education (RE) classrooms, one Norwegian and one Swedish. By presenting important dimensions of speech genres used in RE classrooms, the article also contributes to developing theory.…
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Power Structure, Disproportionate Representation, Grade 9
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Sommerfelt, Ole Henning; Vambheim, Vidar – Journal of Peace Education, 2008
Numerous educational efforts have been tried in order to address problems of conflicts and violence at various levels of society. These efforts have been effective to various degrees. This article investigates the effectiveness of the Swedish-based peace education project "The dream of the good" (DODG), through its use of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Peace, Individual Instruction, Prosocial Behavior
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Aasen, Wenche; Grindheim, Liv Torunn; Waters, Jane – Education 3-13, 2009
In this article we explore socio-cultural theories of learning and some of the processes by which children learn democratic values. Norwegian policy and practice emphasises children's right to participation and involvement in decision-making. We discuss the importance of adults' attitudes, knowledge and ability to relate to and understand…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Democratic Values, Kindergarten, Foreign Countries