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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Columbia University, 1931. / Vita. Published also as Teachers college, Columbia university. Contributions to education, no. 490. Bibliography: p. 58.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 1997. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 197-210). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 1997. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 197-210). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Columbia University, 1931. / Vita. Published also as Teachers college, Columbia university. Contributions to education, no. 490. Bibliography: p. 58.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Ohio University, August, 2005. / Title from PDF t.p. Includes bibliographical references (p. 276-294)

abstract: Exploration of Practice in Partnering is a curriculum-based, research thesis, focused on the investigation of the potential impact of studying multiple forms of dance partnering through a constructivist learning lens. The primary goal was to discover concepts and practices that underlie effective dance partnering. The study was conducted in a 15-week university dance course that provided a survey of partnering dance forms taught by the researcher who is versed in the chosen forms. In addition to professional knowledge and experience, the researcher includes theory and pedagogy from his graduate coursework. Teaching frameworks and learning experiences for the study were informed by somatics and constructivist pedagogy; a student-centered approach to learning in which students might find knowledge and meaning through experience. The research documented in this thesis may be methodologically described as a case study and the data collection methods were qualitative. Due to IRB limitations, the data set draws only from biweekly journal entries from a class of eleven students, in addition to the researcher’s observation of students. Data streams from student journal entries were analyzed and interpreted using common protocols. Guiding questions for the research study included: How do students currently understand and perceive partnering? How do leader and follower roles play a part in dance partnering? What commonalities of partnering exist between different dance forms? Data gathered from the research revealed that each individual student’s understanding and definition of dance partnering changed over the course of the semester and students found increased meaning in their partnering interactions. / Dissertation/Thesis / Masters Thesis Dance 2017

<p> Research reveals that for American secondary teachers, mere participation, or the desire to participate, in professional development is not a matter of concern, as many in the educational community have assumed. Yet, there is a void in the literature regarding American, lower secondary educators of literacy and their overall perceptions of professional learning. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the perceptions of lower secondary English language arts (ELA)/literacy teachers, specifically in regard to what motivates these educators to participate in professional development, what they value in professional learning opportunities, the challenges that keep them from participating, and their overall professional development needs. </p><p> This qualitative study draws on two theoretical frameworks, constructivism and adult learning theory, as there are varied philosophies that contribute to the understanding of a teacher&rsquo;s perception of professional learning. A non-experimental, phenomenological methodology was chosen, aiming to better understand participant&rsquo;s individual experiences through their comprehensive, self-reported descriptions. The population of this study consisted of experienced, lower secondary ELA/literacy teachers employed in southern California public schools. Purposive, criterion sampling was used for this research, collecting data from a total of 13 semi-structured interviews of participants from two school districts. </p><p> The findings from this study resulted in five thematic categories that present the essential drivers and impediments to the participants&rsquo; involvement in professional learning opportunities: (a) teachers desire to improve their professional practice, (b) professional learning should be immediately applicable to professional practice, (c) teachers prefer to learn from other experienced teachers, (d) the culture of the school district and or site influences teacher learning, and (e) a teacher&rsquo;s learning is influenced by their perception of themselves and previous experiences. Six conclusions were drawn from the thematic findings of this study. They rely upon the literature and findings to argue how teachers&rsquo; motivation, personal values, and aspirations for participation in professional learning opportunities is centered on personal and organizational factors along with the historical and current culture of American K-12 public schools.</p><p>

Orientador: Sonia Regina Albano de Lima / Banca: Marisa Irene Siqueira Castanho / Banca: Sidney Molina / Resumo: A pesquisa de caráter exploratório, de cunho teórico desenvolvida pelo mestrando, demonstrou em linhas gerais o sentido que H. Gardner conferiu à educação artística. Apesar da dissertação não ter cumprido o seu objetivo primeiro de avaliar a possível relevância da teoria das IM nos processos de ensino aprendizagem musical, a pesquisa demonstrou na fundamentação teórica, que o autor projetou para os pesquisadores em arte, a tarefa de promover um estudo pormenorizado da cognição artístistica e o desenvolvimento de uma psicologia das artes, a partir da comprensão dos símbolos artísticos e de como o indivíduo pensa a arte. Ele vê a arte como uma das possibilidades de comunicação do homem com o mundo, portanto deve ter no ensino, a mesma importância das demais áreas do conhecimento humano. Para ele as artes se formam a partir de imagens sensoriais, elas são apreendidade pelo intelecto, mas também provocam respostas afetivas e se preocupam com a qualidade do sentimento. Daí a importância no seu aprendizado. Elas fazem aflorar estágios psíquicos e cognitivos ideais para o aprimoramento humano. A partir de uma estrutura que envolve os organismos de fazer, perceber e sentir, Gardner demonstra como os indivíduos se envolvem nas artes e como eles se desenvolvem psiquicamente a partir desta estrutura. Trabalhando numa visão sistêmica, o autor projeta para a educação artística a perspectiva de modular de um modo eficaz os valores da cultura; os meios disponíveis para a educação nas artes e sua avaliação; e os perfis individuais e de desenvolvimento dos estudantes que serão ensinados. A dissertação de mestrado contou com uma Introdução que narra o projeto inicial, o capítulo I que retratou a teoria das IM de Gardner e a fundamentação teórica utilizada para consolidar sua teoria. O Capítulo II descreve a... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Not available. / Mestre

abstract: This study intended to identify what children's perceptions and experiences are with contact improvisation and how these experiences relate to their education; their understanding of being an individual within a community; and their physical, social, and intellectual development. An interpretive phenomenological research model was used, because this study aimed to understand and interpret the children's experience with contact improvisation in order to find meaning relating to the form's possible benefits. The research was conducted over the course of ten weeks, which included classes, interviews, discussions, questionnaires, and journals. This study showed that contact improvisation empowered the children, opened the children's awareness, developed critical thinking, and created a deeper understanding and trust of the self and relationships formed within the class. The experiences found through teaching contact improvisation to these children showed that there are benefits to teaching children the form. / Dissertation/Thesis / M.F.A. Dance 2014