This article examines everyday encounters between preschool educators and guardians with migrant backgrounds in Swedish preschools, focusing on how resistance, adaptation, and emergent practices are articulated in the in-between space where they meet.

Swedish preschools are mandated to three interconnected roles: to provide care for young children’s needs, to support their learning and development, and to foster socialization into cultural norms and values. However, these roles are not necessarily valued equally by those entering the profession.

This study focuses on the factors that make teachers’ work meaningful. Exploring the topic is important, because it provides insights into what keeps teachers in the profession. 

Många gymnasieelever drar sig för att diskutera kriget mellan Israel och Hamas i skolan. Rädsla för att säga fel, brist på kunskap och starka känslor gör att viktiga samtal uteblir trots att de är centrala för skolans demokratiuppdrag. Det visar en studie från Göteborgs universitet.

Nyt ph.d.-projekt peger på, hvad det er, der former lærernes ubevidste faglige forventninger til eleverne. Det handler i høj grad om elevernes engagement i undervisningen – og det kan man heldigvis handle på.