Trata-se do enclave étnico dos imigrantes coreanos do bairro do Bom Retiro, localizado na zona central da cidade de São Paulo, tendo como objetivo detectar seus aspectos urbano -espaciais e expô-los através de uma descrição sintética baseada nos trabalhos de campo. Através dela, procura-se estabelecer as relações entre os diferentes espaços do cotidiano dos coreanos do bairro dedicados ao trabalho, à moradia e à convivência intraétnica. A partir do modelo de territorialização do enclave étnico, tenta-se compreender a estrutura de relações humanas que está na base dessa constituição espacial, e propõe refletir sobre o caráter multicultural do Bom Retiro que se escora na economia do vestuário, e também sobre as particularidades da sua transformação espacial decorrente do processo de sucessão étnica. / It concerns the Korean immigrants ethnic enclave in the Bom Retiro neighbourhood located at São Paulo\'s city downtown area, aiming to find its spatial-urban aspects and exhibiting them through a field research based description. Trough this, it establishes relations among everyday life places that are dedicated to work, housing and intraethnic congregation. From the ethnic enclave territorialization model, it tries to understand the existing human relations structure in the base of this spatial constitution, proposing a reflection on the multicultural aspect of Bom Retiro which is supported by the garment manufacturing economy, and on the particularities of its spatial transformation derived from the ethnic succession process.

Trata-se do enclave étnico dos imigrantes coreanos do bairro do Bom Retiro, localizado na zona central da cidade de São Paulo, tendo como objetivo detectar seus aspectos urbano -espaciais e expô-los através de uma descrição sintética baseada nos trabalhos de campo. Através dela, procura-se estabelecer as relações entre os diferentes espaços do cotidiano dos coreanos do bairro dedicados ao trabalho, à moradia e à convivência intraétnica. A partir do modelo de territorialização do enclave étnico, tenta-se compreender a estrutura de relações humanas que está na base dessa constituição espacial, e propõe refletir sobre o caráter multicultural do Bom Retiro que se escora na economia do vestuário, e também sobre as particularidades da sua transformação espacial decorrente do processo de sucessão étnica. / It concerns the Korean immigrants ethnic enclave in the Bom Retiro neighbourhood located at São Paulo\'s city downtown area, aiming to find its spatial-urban aspects and exhibiting them through a field research based description. Trough this, it establishes relations among everyday life places that are dedicated to work, housing and intraethnic congregation. From the ethnic enclave territorialization model, it tries to understand the existing human relations structure in the base of this spatial constitution, proposing a reflection on the multicultural aspect of Bom Retiro which is supported by the garment manufacturing economy, and on the particularities of its spatial transformation derived from the ethnic succession process.

This thesis offers an assessment design for collaborative learning, utilisation of blended learning support through current communication technologies and highlights the crucial role of the tutor. The thesis designed and tested a theoretical framework which encompassed an active learning environment and resulted in the development of the shamrock conceptual framework. To test the theoretical framework, clarify the role of the tutor and the impact on the learner experience two studies were undertaken using pedagogical models that combined the concepts of learner-centric, sociocultural and dialogic perspectives on collaborative learning and technology in meeting the needs of learners in the 21st Century. In the first study, the role of the tutor was found to be crucial in setting, implementing and guiding learners using the assessment design as part of a social constructivist pedagogical practice. The pedagogical approach adopted was to blend face-to-face and Wiki learning experiences and was found to promote learner ownership, engagement and the fostering of a learning community. The second study validated the first and provided additional asynchronous technology experiences in addition to the Wiki blend in the assessment design. Study 2 examined the role of the tutor and the learner whilst using current technologies comprising podcasts and video and a Wiki in the collaborative experience. Findings showed that the Wiki supported community and collaborative aspects of a sociocultural practice whilst learners were engaged in authentic learning activities and led to a well supported learning environment. The importance of technology design and use to accommodate collaborative and community aspects was found to be an essential component. It was found that technology is not simply an add-on but rather needs to be planned and considered purposefully by both tutors and learners when used in a blend to supplement learning on campus as part of an assessment design in higher education. This study has shown that, for this to happen, academics need to be provided with the appropriate support, knowledge and skills required in developing a blended learning experience using a Wiki supplemented by class contact on campus as part of an assessment design.