This study examined environmental preferences for adolescent patients in hospital patient rooms and activity rooms to determine age-appropriate healing design elements. The health-related quality of life (HRQOL) concept was adapted to this study as a theoretical framework. In order to develop an age-appropriate healing design, a comprehensive understanding of adolescents‘ cognitive developmental stages and their expectations in hospital settings needs to be recognized. Thirty-two adolescent outpatients aged 15 to 18 participated in the survey. Data collection consisted of three different instruments: Emotional state survey with demographics, Photo analysis with semantic differentials, and environmental preference value survey. Comfort, sadness and stress affected adolescent patients‘ preference responses. Adolescent patients preferred having a home-like environment for their patient rooms due to their needs for comfort and control of privacy. They also preferred having enjoyable and controllable activity rooms that supported peer connection, self-identity, and stress reduction. Environmental values that are important to adolescents were control of privacy, a quiet place to go, a place for activity, and having a controllable outside view.

<p>När vi har varit ute i olika skolor har vi sett tydliga spår hos elever att deras intresse för matematik minskar ju högre upp i åldrarna eleverna kommer. Vi har även observerat många olika typer av lärare och undervisningsstilar. Syftet med arbetet är därför att titta närmare på hur intresset ser ut i två klasser i årskurs sex på två olika skolor samt titta på vilka faktorer som påverkar intresset hos eleverna. För att ta reda på detta har vi utfört enkätundersökningar i de olika klasserna. Utifrån svaren från enkäterna valde vi ut fyra elever i varje klass för intervjuer, hälften som enligt enkäterna tyckte om matematikämnet och hälften som inte tyckte om det. Genom den här undersökningen kunde vi se att intresset i de två klasserna ser väldigt olika ut. Orsaken till detta kan vara att i den ena klassen var undervisningen mer varierande och läraren har en utbildning inom matematikämnet.</p> / <p>When we have been out in different schools we have seen traces that the pupils’ interest in mathematics is decreasing when they reach the higher school grades. We have also observed many different kinds of teachers and teaching styles. Our purpose with this study is to look closer into how the interest seems to be in two classes, both in the sixth grade, and determine which factors may be behind the decreasing interest in mathematics among the students. To obtain knowledge about this, we conducted surveys in the classes. Then, we chose four pupils from each class, based upon the result of the survey, two in each class who like mathematics and two in each class who do not. The result of this study shows that interest in mathematics differs in the two classes. Underlying reasons for this might be varying methods in teaching and the teacher’s qualification.</p>

När vi har varit ute i olika skolor har vi sett tydliga spår hos elever att deras intresse för matematik minskar ju högre upp i åldrarna eleverna kommer. Vi har även observerat många olika typer av lärare och undervisningsstilar. Syftet med arbetet är därför att titta närmare på hur intresset ser ut i två klasser i årskurs sex på två olika skolor samt titta på vilka faktorer som påverkar intresset hos eleverna. För att ta reda på detta har vi utfört enkätundersökningar i de olika klasserna. Utifrån svaren från enkäterna valde vi ut fyra elever i varje klass för intervjuer, hälften som enligt enkäterna tyckte om matematikämnet och hälften som inte tyckte om det. Genom den här undersökningen kunde vi se att intresset i de två klasserna ser väldigt olika ut. Orsaken till detta kan vara att i den ena klassen var undervisningen mer varierande och läraren har en utbildning inom matematikämnet. / When we have been out in different schools we have seen traces that the pupils’ interest in mathematics is decreasing when they reach the higher school grades. We have also observed many different kinds of teachers and teaching styles. Our purpose with this study is to look closer into how the interest seems to be in two classes, both in the sixth grade, and determine which factors may be behind the decreasing interest in mathematics among the students. To obtain knowledge about this, we conducted surveys in the classes. Then, we chose four pupils from each class, based upon the result of the survey, two in each class who like mathematics and two in each class who do not. The result of this study shows that interest in mathematics differs in the two classes. Underlying reasons for this might be varying methods in teaching and the teacher’s qualification.

Summary It is inspiring to see museum visitors evolve and develop through art exhibitions. Great potential lay in facilitating the learning experience by art exhibitions, and the possibility of designing exhibitions that make visitors attracted to learn. The purpose of the present work is to study the means of creating favorable conditions for lifelong and enjoyable learning in art exhibitions.   The concept of learning has multiple definitions, and several have been used effectively in various ways in preceding works. The underlying principle of this work is that visitors learn by actively processing information in their own minds and through experiences. The term lifelong learning is often associated with employability and adaptability. In this work, the view of lifelong learning is from a museum perspective, and that it is a form of learning that involves enjoying learning and actively seeking opportunities to learn, irrespective of the level of education and employment status. We define enjoyable learning at art exhibitions as a state of mind when visitors enjoy themselves because they are learning.   Art education has, since the first museums were founded, strived for becoming more available on many levels. Art educators have pursued and attempted to construct more pleasant forms of learning involving more dialogue and participation of visitors. Given that the field of art education is constantly evolving, critical examination of current practices remain useful tools.   A series of questionnaires were handed out to museum visitors during four exhibitions. The visitors were asked to define the reason for coming to the art exhibition in question and to formulate their perceptions of their learning experience. A total of 200 questionnaire replies were collected, examined and analyzed. The primary attraction to the art exhibitions was to have an art experience. 72 of 200 people came just to see and experience art, and 124 people responded that they came to see and experience art along with any of the other options. There were only 6 people who came just to learn, and just as many said they do not like to learn and discover new things in art exhibitions. Based on these results, we find that providing motivation for learning appears important and an underexplored area. To create favorable conditions for lifelong learning in art education is to get a clearer link to personal development and employability. One can facilitate, and attract, visitors to enjoyable learning in exhibitions by letting them know more about the museum, the staff and the thoughts that are behind the exhibits. Partnerships can attract more and new visitors. It is important that the exhibition has an art education that is well established which can enhance the experience of art. The pedagogy should not interfere with the experience of art, considering that some visitors were disinterested or even negative towards learning. Many of the respondents were satisfied but wanted more information through interaction with staff and/or artist. The greatest art educational challenge appears to be providing the visitors motivation for learning by giving them what they did not know they wanted.     Key words: Art education, Museum, Exhibition, Lifelong learning, Enjoyable learning. Sökord: Konstpedagogik, Museum, Utställning, Livslångt lärande, Lustfyllt lärande.

Aspects of Engaging Problem Contexts From Students' PerspectivesTamara Kay Gandolph StarkDepartment of Mathematics Education, BYUMaster of ArtsToo many students have negative feelings towards mathematics which is causing them to disengage in their classrooms. This has led to student under-achievement. This study attempts to better understand how teachers can help students to reengage with mathematics by using more engaging contexts to develop mathematical content. The study began with the characteristics realistic, worthwhile, enjoyable or motivating as a framework for posing engaging problem contexts, which were synthesized from the current research literature. As students discussed what made contexts engaging, my understanding of what engaging problem contexts looked like expanded. The characteristics realistic and worthwhile were combined. Students felt contexts were more realistic and worthwhile when the contexts were authentic, purposeful and related to their everyday lives or a potential career situation. Furthermore, students felt context was enjoyable when it was interactive or included a good story. Finally, students discussed their frustration with repetition within problem contexts. Even if certain types of problems were engaging at first, if they saw them over and over again, they became unengaged. Students wanted to see a variety of new ideas and different kinds of contexts. This study better informs teachers and curriculum writers on what to include/exclude to make contexts more engaging for students.

The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine what possibilities and obstacles teachers may experience when working with the ASL-method from a perspective that concerns students’ literacy development. The reason why we have chosen to study the ASL-method is that this method has spread like wildfire in Swedish schools to streamline literacy development among students. We have gathered our empirical data through semi-structured interviews with five teachers who actively work with the ASL-method. The results show that the method contributes to individualized and enjoyable learning since students can work from their own knowledge and language levels. This study also shows that the ASL-method contributes to more opportunities than obstacles, but there are some factors to consider when implementing this method in the classroom such as the teachers competence, personal qualifications and what demands it may put on teachers and students. Altogether, this study gives a balanced presentation of the ASL-method to teachers who are considering implementing this method in their teaching.