@article {1063,
	title = {LESS TRADITION FOR MORE PROFESSION: AN ATTEMPT WITH THESIS PROJECTS IN PRACTICAL DEVELOPMENT},
	journal = {Problems of Education in the 21st Century},
	volume = {75},
	year = {2017},
	month = {June/2017},
	pages = {Continuous},
	type = {Original article},
	chapter = {252-262},
	abstract = {This research scrutinises the question whether an education profile with development-oriented thesis projects in teacher education programs can provide an increased professional relevance without losing scientific quality. The methodology used in the survey can be defined as a participatory approach in which field work, document studies and interviews form the basis for data collection. The suggested activities that students used were development-oriented methods. Before the project{\textquoteright}s implementation, instructional texts and supplementary examination criteria were written with a view to guaranteeing scientific excellence, with the main aim of improving professional relevance. The results show that the course tutor initially had some trouble communicating disposition and structure, which meant that some of the students at first had doubts. Despite this, the summary assessment is that the development-oriented approach implemented with scientific quality enhanced the students{\textquoteleft} readiness for future professions.},
	keywords = {action research, education, teacher training, thesis projects},
	isbn = {E-ISSN 2538-7111},
	issn = {1822-7864},
	doi = {https://doi.org/10.33225/pec/17.75.252},
	url = {http://oaji.net/articles/2017/457-1498501062.pdf},
	author = {Peter  Karlsudd and Marianne Dahl and Berit Will{\'e}n Lundgren}
}
@article {992,
	title = {LEISURE-TIME TEACHERS IN A CHANGED PROFESSION},
	journal = {Problems of Education in the 21st Century},
	volume = {68},
	year = {2015},
	month = {December/2015},
	pages = {Discontinuous},
	type = {Original article},
	chapter = {22{\textendash}35},
	abstract = {This exploratory research focus on teaching and learning on the basis of Swedish leisure-time teachers with more than thirty years of experience. The purpose of this research was to bring to light the role of the Leisure time teachers, both in the past up to the present day and into the future. Based on important concepts for professional development, the qualities decisive for a long and sustainable career as a leisure-time teacher are sought.
In interviews ten leisure-time teachers describe their professional careers on the following question areas: teachers, children, parents, leisure-time centers and mission. The outcomes are discussed in relation to the professional concepts of knowledge, autonomy, responsibility, collegial decision-making, confidence and trust, closing off and professional development. The results show that there are a number of success factors for why the interviewees stayed in a profession that has undergone and is subject to significant changes. Children, challenges, leisure-time pedagogy, flexibility and teamwork are considered to be important qualities. One factor that in certain cases meant that one did not change profession is that there are no clear career paths within the profession. Change that has occurred regarding the focus of the work is perceived mainly as positive. Leisure-time teachers emphasize that the collaboration with the school has resulted in greater confidence in their own mission and competence. From this research some critical research areas are revealed, such as, children{\textquoteright}s possible perceptions of learning requirements at the leisure-time center. 
},
	keywords = {leisure-time center, leisure-time pedagogy, leisure-time teacher, professional development},
	issn = {1822-7864},
	doi = {https://doi.org/10.33225/pec/15.68.22},
	url = {http://journals.indexcopernicus.com/abstract.php?icid=1191863},
	author = {Marianne Dahl and Peter  Karlsudd}
}
