Research | Forskning

Eye-tracking fra afstand

Forskningsrapporten præsenterer resultater fra forskningsprojektet "Læseundervisning som fjernundervisning i faget grønlandsk". Rapportens analyser tager udgangspunkt i elevernes læsninger i læseværktøjet EyeJustRead, hvor en læsevejleder er tilknyttet fra en anden skole.

Research | Forskning - peer review

Indenfor mange områder i det grønlandske samfund bliver aktivitet og udvikling drevet af såkaldte ildsjæle. Det er personer som engagerer sig, uden nødvendigvis at have ledelsesansvar. De ser muligheder, og har inspirationen til at få liv i en organisation eller institution. Men løsninger med ildsjæ… Indenfor mange områder i det grønlandske samfund bliver aktivitet og udvikling drevet af såkaldte ildsjæle. Det er personer som engagerer sig, uden nødvendigvis at have ledelsesansvar. De ser muligheder, og har inspirationen til at få liv i en organisation eller institution. Men løsninger med ildsjæle skaber en skrøbelig og omskiftelig ledelsesstruktur, og får udvikling til at halte eller gå i stå. En gennemgang af anvendelsen af fjernundervisning i den grønlandske skole bruges til at diskutere, hvordan ildsjæle er udtryk for et komplekst magtvakuum indenfor ledelse i Grønland. Af historiske årsager ønskes ofte ledere med grønlandsk baggrund. Ledelsesansvar gribes, men der kan så opstå ambivalens overfor at få overdraget ansvar og råderum. Ambivalens overfor at påtage sig lederansvar afspejler muligvis den ambivalente situation det er for et samfund, at blive tildelt selvforvaltning fra en tidligere kolonial centraladministration. Forpligtelsen ved at få medindflydelse kan også opleves som anmassende, og som et respektløst overgreb, som magtanvendelse. Vægring ved at tage ledelse, og udøve magt, kan være en reaktion der handler om at yde modmagt, og faktisk om selvforvaltning. Det siger sig selv, at denne reaktion er kontraproduktiv. Resultatet bliver let, at samfundet bringes til at stå i stampe, og at der sættes gang i en uheldig reproduktion af selvforstærkende inkompetence. Her er det ildsjælene mister tålmodigheden, og griber de gode muligheder der ofte er for initiativer. Kapitlet viser empirisk og teoretisk hvordan Ildsjæle afspejler en problematisk ledelseskultur, som bør trækkes frem i lyset for at blive diskuteret. Read more

Research | Forskning - peer review

Distance between a learner and teacher in distance teaching is theoretically confronted as a challenge in terms of contact and communication. But geographical distance does not necessarily cause mental distance. Using case studies from schools in Denmark and Greenland, this chapter proposes theoreti… Distance between a learner and teacher in distance teaching is theoretically confronted as a challenge in terms of contact and communication. But geographical distance does not necessarily cause mental distance. Using case studies from schools in Denmark and Greenland, this chapter proposes theoretical concepts that frame distance teaching as pedagogical development. The findings support a focus on how distance teaching stimulates a proactive learner role, and how teachers might gain from the geographical distance in terms of contact with the learners’ learning and development. Teaching over distance might support an even better connection to proficiency levels and progress with the learner. Focused subject interaction and communication and enhanced student visibility are discussed as theoretical concepts for distance teaching research and practice, grounded in qualitative data. Read more

Research | Forskning - peer review

Undersøgelse af daginstitutioners og børnehavers historiske tilblivelse i Grønland i efterkrigstiden. Diskussion af offentlig og professionaliseret forvaltning af "den gode barndom" i Grønland. Forslag til integration af elementer af grønlandsk opdragelseskultur i daginstitutioners arbejde.

Research | Forskning

Forsøg med fjernundervisning i engelsk på to bygdeskoler i Sydgrønland. Elever på alle klassetrin havde i en periode ugentlige samtaler på engelsk af minimum fem minutters varighed med en lærer i Kenya. Den didaktiske rammesætning rettede sig mod, at eleverne udviklede et funktionelt mundtligt engel… Forsøg med fjernundervisning i engelsk på to bygdeskoler i Sydgrønland. Elever på alle klassetrin havde i en periode ugentlige samtaler på engelsk af minimum fem minutters varighed med en lærer i Kenya. Den didaktiske rammesætning rettede sig mod, at eleverne udviklede et funktionelt mundtligt engelsk. Elever på alle niveauer udviklede deres mundtlige engelsk, samtidig med at et positivt forhold til det engelske sprog og til at anvende engelsk blev opbygget. Eleverne udviklede desuden selvforvaltning og modenhed. Forsøget skabte desuden professionsudvikling hos deltagende lærere. Read more

Research | Forskning

Rapport om fjernundervisningen på Ilisimatusarfik under Coronakrisen foråret 2020. Rapporten er skrevet på baggrund af spørgeskemaundersøgelse blandt undervisere, og et enkelt fokusgruppeinterview med studerende med grønlandsk baggrund. Konklusionen er, at universitetet ikke har en samlet strategi… Rapport om fjernundervisningen på Ilisimatusarfik under Coronakrisen foråret 2020. Rapporten er skrevet på baggrund af spørgeskemaundersøgelse blandt undervisere, og et enkelt fokusgruppeinterview med studerende med grønlandsk baggrund. Konklusionen er, at universitetet ikke har en samlet strategi, men at der har udfoldet sig en mangfoldighed af didaktiske løsninger af fjernundervisningen. En konklusion er, at der skete en polarisering af studerende: Fagligt stærke studerende tog ansvar, hvor fagligt svage studerende blev fraværende. En konklusion er, at studerende oplevede, at blød kommunikation og værenhed i tilstedeværelsesundervisning ikke optrådte i fjernundervisningen under nedlukningen. Read more

Communication | Formidling - peer review

Kapitlet handler om hvordan pædagogiske perspektiver kan tænkes med, når telemedicin anvendes og i fremtiden udbredes endnu mere i det grønlandske sundhedsvæsen. Ved at bygge på erfaringer og viden fra pædagogisk forskning i fjernundervisning på Institut for Læring, Ilisimatusarfik/Grønlands Univers… Kapitlet handler om hvordan pædagogiske perspektiver kan tænkes med, når telemedicin anvendes og i fremtiden udbredes endnu mere i det grønlandske sundhedsvæsen. Ved at bygge på erfaringer og viden fra pædagogisk forskning i fjernundervisning på Institut for Læring, Ilisimatusarfik/Grønlands Universitet, vil pædagogiske forhold ved anvendelse af telemedicin blive præsenteret og diskuteret. Kapitlet henvender sig til alle med interesse for telemedicin, herunder plejepersonale og sygeplejerskestuderende, som inspiration og som pædagogisk værktøj til fortsat at udvikle og afprøve løsninger med telemedicin. Read more

Research | Forskning - peer review

A research project on distance teaching in math in the school in East Greenland is presented. Results show severe challenges for distance teaching coming from lack of digital infrastructure in East Greenland. Results also show challenges in terms of sharing responibility and roles among teachers and… A research project on distance teaching in math in the school in East Greenland is presented. Results show severe challenges for distance teaching coming from lack of digital infrastructure in East Greenland. Results also show challenges in terms of sharing responibility and roles among teachers and staff when it comes to teaching school children at distance. Read more

Teaching | Undervisning

Introducing relations between theory and practice to teacher students. Referring to Gene Lave & Etienne Wenger, Pierre Bourdieu and Donald Schön.

Teaching | Undervisning

Through examples from life in Greenland learning psychology is introduced. References to Lev Vygotskij and Jean Piaget.

Teaching | Undervisning

Discussing critical thinking in a Greenlandic context. References to Karl Marx, Karsten Schnack, Greenlandic legislation.

Teaching | Undervisning

Introduction to the purpose, character and use of evaluation in teaching and education. Introduction to methods for evaluation. References to Ulrich Beck, John Hattie, John Krejsler.

Teaching | Undervisning

Discussing the responsibility as developer when teaching in school. Introducing methods for action research. Reference to Greenlandic legislation.

Teaching | Undervisning

Basic definition of digitalisation. Discussion of possibilites for progressive teaching from using digital media. References to Birgitte Holm Sørensen, Karin Levinsen and Helle Marie Skovbjerg, and to Marc Prensky.

Research | Forskning - peer review

Presentation of work in progress: Research project about new solutions for teacher education as distance education in Greenland.

Research | Forskning - peer review

This paper presents a case study on distance teaching in a school in Greenland. Data from work on Grounded Theory is used to investigate ways of utilizing distance teaching in the school. The analysis draws on a prevalent perspective on distance teaching as providing access to education. The perspec… This paper presents a case study on distance teaching in a school in Greenland. Data from work on Grounded Theory is used to investigate ways of utilizing distance teaching in the school. The analysis draws on a prevalent perspective on distance teaching as providing access to education. The perspective combines with Michel Foucault’s concept of “governmentality”. I will show how progressive possibilities are not necessarily to be found in ICT-driven distance teaching. Pedagogical drivers operate behind the choices of ICT equipment and ICT solutions which, in this case, brings ICT under the command of a less progressive pedagogical agenda. As I will show, the commitment from the municipality and from the teachers was to use distance teaching and ICT for conventional schooling. The case lays the ground for a discussion on the progressivity of distance teaching and the use of advanced ICT solutions in schools. My aim with the paper is to add to the understanding of the scope of distance teaching in schools. Does ICT and distance teaching serve progressive ends per se? What do we learn about distance teaching from this setup in the school in Greenland? Read more

Research | Forskning

Rapport fra forsøg med fjernundervisning i faget matematik i mellem skolen i Tasiilaq og en bygdeskole i østgrønland. Fjernundervisningen lykkedes ikke, primært fordi internetforbindelsen var for lille og ustabil.

Communication | Formidling

Uddannelsessystemet reagerer med vrede, fornærmelse og straf, når studerende plagierer sig gennem eksamen. I stedet burde det se indad. For de unges adfærd drives frem af et system, der har en gammeldags instrumentel holdning til viden og vidensdeling.

Research | Forskning - peer review

The chapter discuss educational conditions in Greenland in perspective of ICT as basic infrastructure in modern societies. Cloud computing utilizing online programs, platforms and knowledge ressources is taking over from paper and pen, books and offline stationary computers. Research is presented sh… The chapter discuss educational conditions in Greenland in perspective of ICT as basic infrastructure in modern societies. Cloud computing utilizing online programs, platforms and knowledge ressources is taking over from paper and pen, books and offline stationary computers. Research is presented showing how Cloud computing is supportive of learning goals decided by politicians. In the chapter it is discussed how Greenland is lacking behind in providing pivotal educational possibilities for the population. Read more

Consultancy | Rådgivning

Kritisk introduktion til 7-trinsskalaen, og generelt til karakterers funktion i uddannelsessystemet.

Research | Forskning - peer review

The teacher education has been offering correspondence education for two decades. But didactical possibilities from digital solutions has yet to be explored and taken advantage of. Distance education is expected to show more potential in the Greenlandic educational system in the future. From fall 20… The teacher education has been offering correspondence education for two decades. But didactical possibilities from digital solutions has yet to be explored and taken advantage of. Distance education is expected to show more potential in the Greenlandic educational system in the future. From fall 2017 a fresh start has been launched utilizing a hybrid educational format. Read more

Research | Forskning

As part of research based on Øgaards ph.d. dissertation (Øgaard 2015) on distance teaching in school, pupils in a small settlement in the Disko Bay where connected with an educated sloyd teacher working in the nearest town. Assignments, projects and results from the pupils where distributed through… As part of research based on Øgaards ph.d. dissertation (Øgaard 2015) on distance teaching in school, pupils in a small settlement in the Disko Bay where connected with an educated sloyd teacher working in the nearest town. Assignments, projects and results from the pupils where distributed through the use of iPads and internet. An important part of the didactical design was small workbenches and selected tools developed for the project to frame and support sloyd as distance teaching. The teaching took place october- december 2018. The didactical design has been working very well. On request from the local headteacher the sloyd distance teaching will continue. Following Øgaards research, distance teaching in schools is studied for progressive and didactical developmental components. Distance teaching is usually associated with high priority school subjects like math and language. Choosing sloyd as a subject for distance teaching is, beside support of sloyd as a school subject, also an effort to stretch and challenge the possibilities with distance teaching in schools, for its support of didactical and pedagogical development. Read more

Research | Forskning - peer review

Findings from an evaluation of Kivitsisa, a comprehensive pedagogical development project (“lets lift”), done by a team of researchers and educators from Institute for Learning, Greenland University, suggests a more diverse understanding of the organization and use of K-12 distance teaching. The se… Findings from an evaluation of Kivitsisa, a comprehensive pedagogical development project (“lets lift”), done by a team of researchers and educators from Institute for Learning, Greenland University, suggests a more diverse understanding of the organization and use of K-12 distance teaching. The seemingly successful implementation is connected to a comprehensive and thorough process, with support from local staff. This combines with a variety of organizational solutions which makes the implementation flexible and adjustable. Three different organizational models for use of distance teaching are presented: Settlement Model, Colleague Model and Supervisor Model. A more differentiated and varied understanding of distance teaching in school seems to pave way for implementation, which might be relevant knowledge for schooling in other countries, and for Nordic educational research. Read more