Language learning and motivation
2013 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE credits
Student thesis [Artistic work]
Abstract [en]
In this essay I present the process, learnings and final results of my master project. The project focuses on the education Swedish for immigrants, SFI, and how design can play a role in improving the education to better meet the needs of the learners and become more of a step towards inclusion.
I identify two learner groups; the experienced and the novice learner, with different needs and prerequisites. During the project I develop a focus towards the novice learner and the problem I call the vicious circle. By this term I refer to that too big gaps between the learners former knowledge/experiences and the education results in lost motivation and self-esteem and many learners giving up or getting stuck in the education.
Throughout the project I use an iterative process, in three loops, where I involve the stakeholders in the development of my ideas through interviews, observations and colaborative workshops.
My final proposal is a the learning service “Matprat”, which invites the learners as co-creators of the education and puts their experiences and knowledge in the centre of learning.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2013. , p. 81
Keywords [en]
SFI, integration, language learning, cultural diversity, digital tools
National Category
Design
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:konstfack:diva-4048OAI: oai:DiVA.org:konstfack-4048DiVA, id: diva2:625989
Educational program
Formgiving Intelligence (Industrial Design, Master)
Examiners
2013-06-072013-06-062013-06-10Bibliographically approved