The study in this thesis is a longitudinal case study of a group of overseas teachers involved in research as part of an in-service B.Ed. (Honours) degree in TEFL. It addresses the process of development as teacher-researchers of the group during the course. In terms of outcomes it seeks to investigate the contribution, as perceived by the participants, of involvement in research to their professional development, and the impact of this experienceo n their ways of conceiving of teacher-researcha nd of themselves as reflective, enquiring practitioners. The findings of the study suggest that the adoption of a multi-stranded approach to involvement in research with in-service teachers may be desirable to the extent that it may foster the development of teachers as reflective practitioners, while also providing for their development at an academic level. However, the study also suggests that the particular type of approach to involvement in research undertaken by this group can be problematic, given the difficulties in reconciling the on-going professional development perspective with the certification element. The efforts to include a teacher-researche lement in degreec oursesf or teachersi s not unique to this course, and the conflict between the two aims may be relatively common. The end result is that the approach may require from participants a lot of effort to create a balance between their pedagogical expectations from the course and the criteria of academic certification. The study also provides some empirically-based analytical frameworks which may be of value in attempting to understand what happens when teachers encounter research.

Thesis (MSD (Play Therapy))--University of Pretoria, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wyoming, 2008. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on July 17, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 44-51).

This thesis analyses Learning Development (LD), a field of practice designed to support students’ learning, and explores what this relatively new field can tell us about certain aspects of higher education in the UK. Theoretical work deriving from Foucault underpins the research. The empirical data is constructed from interviews, observation and reflexive autoethnographic sources, and the analytical thrust employs sociolinguistic tools from critical discourse analysis. The result is a case study of identity, offering unique insights into the field of LD itself and, through the ‘lens’ of LD, an original focus upon the production of relationships and their effects, as policies are enacted, within HE in the UK in the early 21st century. Although previous studies have examined the identities and practices of different university workers in terms of concepts such as ‘tribes’ and ‘territories’, and the impact of neoliberalism, this thesis takes a more relational approach. By combining a problematising theoretical framework with discourse analysis, it sheds light upon the mutual construction of relations between LDs, academics, students and university managers, as HE policy is produced, interpreted and enacted through practice at institutional levels. These insights also contribute to an understanding of the operation of ‘governmentality’ within universities. The LD lens brings into focus: i) the continuing drive towards commodification of all aspects of HE, including approaches to learning, under neoliberal economic and political conditions ii) the lack of preparation on the part of UK universities for some aspects of ‘diversity’ and the failure to fulfil the broad mission to widen participation commonly expressed by successive government policies since the 1990s iii) the persistence of traditional approaches to HE practices (particularly the privileging of ‘essayist’ literacy) iv) the tendency to limit student subject positions in respect of how HE is conceived and delivered The thesis concludes by offering some suggestions for further research and practice that may be useful for Learning Developers (LDs), academics and policy-makers in addressing these issues.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1958. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 220-223).

Este trabalho de pesquisa tem como objetivo principal demonstrar que a realização de um trabalho de leitura e de escrita baseado em intertextualidade, especificamente com fábulas e provérbios, resulta no desenvolvimento de habilidade de escrita dos alunos do sexto ano de escolaridade do ensino fundamental. Para tanto, propõe-se a uma intersecção metodológica: de um lado as estratégias didáticas, realizadas ao longo de um trimestre de aulas de Língua Portuguesa, no sexto ano de escolaridade do Colégio Pedro II, Campus Tijuca II, ao qual a pesquisadora está vinculada com atividade docente e de coordenação pedagógica. As atividades propõem uma estreita relação entre leitura de textos de diferentes gêneros e produção escrita, a partir da concepção de intertextualidade; de outro, a organização metodológica dessas produções, com um rigoroso levantamento dos tipos de intertextualidade utilizados nas diferentes produções dos estudantes, comprovando que o estímulo constante alimenta o desenvolvimento da proficiência de escrita, havendo o aumento do uso de diferentes tipos de intertextualidade. Do ponto de vista teórico, esta pesquisa propõe percurso histórico da intertextualidade tanto na perspectiva literária quanto na linguística, baseando-se nos autores Bakhtin (2011), Bazerman (2011), Koch (2007), Vigner (2002), Laurent Jenny (1979) e Barthes (2013), o que contribui para a ampliação do conceito chave: intertextualidade. Postula-se que o trabalho de leitura de diferentes gêneros possibilita o estabelecimento da intertextualidade por meio da multiplicidade de temas, de conteúdos e de enfoques e que esse procedimento leva os alunos a produzirem textos com nível mais alto de informatividade e expressividade. Esta estratégia didática favorece o surgimento de novos procedimentos para o ensino de Língua Portuguesa, contribuindo, sobremaneira para o desenvolvimento da competência discursiva dos estudantes do 6 ano de escolaridade / This research aims at demonstrating that a work on reading and writing based on intertextuality, specifically with fables and proverbs, leads to the development of 6th grade students writing skills. In order to do so, the present study proposes a methodological intersection: on one hand, teaching strategies applied during a period of three months in the Portuguese Language classes for 6th graders at Colégio Pedro II, campus Tijuca II, where the author of this study works as a teacher at the Portuguese Language and Literature Department and as a pedagogical coordinator. The strategies suggest a close relation between the reading of texts from different genres and students writing production, bearing in mind the concept of intertextuality. On the other hand, the methodological organization of the texts produced reveal, through a comprehensive listing of the kinds of intertextuality used in students production, that the constant input fosters the development of writing proficiency with an increase in the use of different kinds of intertextuality. From a theoretical standpoint, this research proposes a historical view of intertextuality, not only from a literary but also from a linguistic perspective, based on authors such as Bakhtin (2011), Bazerman (2011), Koch (2007), Vigner (2002), Laurent Jenny (1979) and Barthes (2013), which contributes to the broadening of the key-concept: intertextuality. This research proposes that the work of reading different text genres leads to intertextuality through a myriad of themes, of contents and of approaches; and that this procedure allows students to produce texts which tend to be more informative and meaningful. This teaching strategy fosters the emergence of new procedures for the teaching of the Portuguese Language, contributing considerably to the development of discursive competence of 6th graders

Este trabalho de pesquisa tem como objetivo principal demonstrar que a realização de um trabalho de leitura e de escrita baseado em intertextualidade, especificamente com fábulas e provérbios, resulta no desenvolvimento de habilidade de escrita dos alunos do sexto ano de escolaridade do ensino fundamental. Para tanto, propõe-se a uma intersecção metodológica: de um lado as estratégias didáticas, realizadas ao longo de um trimestre de aulas de Língua Portuguesa, no sexto ano de escolaridade do Colégio Pedro II, Campus Tijuca II, ao qual a pesquisadora está vinculada com atividade docente e de coordenação pedagógica. As atividades propõem uma estreita relação entre leitura de textos de diferentes gêneros e produção escrita, a partir da concepção de intertextualidade; de outro, a organização metodológica dessas produções, com um rigoroso levantamento dos tipos de intertextualidade utilizados nas diferentes produções dos estudantes, comprovando que o estímulo constante alimenta o desenvolvimento da proficiência de escrita, havendo o aumento do uso de diferentes tipos de intertextualidade. Do ponto de vista teórico, esta pesquisa propõe percurso histórico da intertextualidade tanto na perspectiva literária quanto na linguística, baseando-se nos autores Bakhtin (2011), Bazerman (2011), Koch (2007), Vigner (2002), Laurent Jenny (1979) e Barthes (2013), o que contribui para a ampliação do conceito chave: intertextualidade. Postula-se que o trabalho de leitura de diferentes gêneros possibilita o estabelecimento da intertextualidade por meio da multiplicidade de temas, de conteúdos e de enfoques e que esse procedimento leva os alunos a produzirem textos com nível mais alto de informatividade e expressividade. Esta estratégia didática favorece o surgimento de novos procedimentos para o ensino de Língua Portuguesa, contribuindo, sobremaneira para o desenvolvimento da competência discursiva dos estudantes do 6 ano de escolaridade / This research aims at demonstrating that a work on reading and writing based on intertextuality, specifically with fables and proverbs, leads to the development of 6th grade students writing skills. In order to do so, the present study proposes a methodological intersection: on one hand, teaching strategies applied during a period of three months in the Portuguese Language classes for 6th graders at Colégio Pedro II, campus Tijuca II, where the author of this study works as a teacher at the Portuguese Language and Literature Department and as a pedagogical coordinator. The strategies suggest a close relation between the reading of texts from different genres and students writing production, bearing in mind the concept of intertextuality. On the other hand, the methodological organization of the texts produced reveal, through a comprehensive listing of the kinds of intertextuality used in students production, that the constant input fosters the development of writing proficiency with an increase in the use of different kinds of intertextuality. From a theoretical standpoint, this research proposes a historical view of intertextuality, not only from a literary but also from a linguistic perspective, based on authors such as Bakhtin (2011), Bazerman (2011), Koch (2007), Vigner (2002), Laurent Jenny (1979) and Barthes (2013), which contributes to the broadening of the key-concept: intertextuality. This research proposes that the work of reading different text genres leads to intertextuality through a myriad of themes, of contents and of approaches; and that this procedure allows students to produce texts which tend to be more informative and meaningful. This teaching strategy fosters the emergence of new procedures for the teaching of the Portuguese Language, contributing considerably to the development of discursive competence of 6th graders

Made available in DSpace on 2018-06-27T19:13:23Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 josiane bortolini teixeira.pdf: 1245871 bytes, checksum: 5a54e6685532532815fedb6ae28132f4 (MD5) josiane bortolini teixeira.pdf.jpg: 3467 bytes, checksum: 86f475b773be85a803ed8be66958e1a0 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007-09-21 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This paper aims to develop a digital educational material capable of making the mathematicallogic science more attractive to the students of 1st grade of High School. We intend to demonstrate the use of the computer, as a tool, which can help promote the process of teaching-learning of this very important content in mathematics: the Quadratic Function. The development of this material is the main objective, along with its digital structure, the application of elements as colors, sounds and problem situations. The theoretical reference, which will delineate the production of this material, is based on Piaget s cognitivism and Gardner s theory of the Multiple Intelligences. This material will provide students with a contextualized learning; will help them to identify challenges and develop the critical thought to solve problems; as proclaimed by the PCN (Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais). It was possible to highlight the importance of the interaction through computing, whose programs make mathematical-logic science more attractive and awaken the students' interest to the study, which in this case, was demonstrated by the quadratic function. We concluded that the creation of the educational tool - teaching-learning software - is a challenge for the teacher, but for the student it sets relationships among resources of technology in their several languages and the educational materials that are engaged as tools in the development of skills and of the several necessary intelligences of High School. / Este trabalho tem como tema o desenvolvimento de um material educativo digital capaz de tornar a ciência lógico-matemática mais atrativa para os alunos da 1ª série do Ensino Médio. Pretende-se demonstrar o uso do computador como uma ferramenta que venha contribuir para o ensino-aprendizagem de um conteúdo por demais importante na matemática: a Função Quadrática. Como objetivo central, coloca-se o desenvolvimento deste material, sua estrutura digital, a aplicação de elementos como cores, sons e situações-problema. Busca-se, assim, no cognitivismo de Piaget e na teoria das Inteligências Múltiplas de Gardner, o referencial teórico que delineará a concepção deste material que, ao propiciar ao aluno uma aprendizagem contextualizada, auxilia-o a identificar desafios e a desenvolver o pensamento crítico para resolvê-los, como preconizam os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais. A partir deste objetivo, foi possível destacar a importância da interação através da informática, cujos softwares tornam a ciência lógico-matemática mais atrativa e despertam o interesse dos alunos pelo estudo que, no caso, foi demonstrado pela função quadrática. Conclui-se que a construção da ferramenta educacional software de ensino-aprendizagem - é um desafio para o professor, mas que para o aluno estabelece relações entre os recursos da tecnologia em suas diversas linguagens e os materiais educativos que se engajam como ferramentas no desenvolvimento das capacidades e das diversas inteligências necessárias ao Ensino Médio.

Bakgrund: I Sverige år 2022 förlöstes färre än ett av tio barn som låg i sätesbjudning genom vaginal sätesförlossning. Om denna siffra slås ut på antalet barnmorskor i Sverige blir det tydligt att vaginala sätesförlossningar är något som är svårt att få praktisk erfarenhet av som barnmorska. Barnmorskan förväntas ha kompetens att kunna handlägga en vaginal sätesförlossning. Det råder nationell enighet i att vaginala sätesförlossningar bör handläggas av barnmorskor och obstetriker med god erfarenhet. Att uppnå god erfarenhet av vaginala sätesförlossningar kan ses som ett problem när majoriteten av sätesfödslarna sker med kejsarsnitt. Syfte: Att beskriva barnmorskors erfarenheter av att handlägga vaginala sätesförlossningar Metod: Datainsamlingen utfördes genom tio enskilda intervjuer. Som analysmetod valdes en kvalitativ innehållsanalys med en induktiv ansats. Resultat: Insamlade data genererade tre kategorier, Ryggsäcken barnmorskan bär på, Handläggning vid vaginal sätesförlossning och Faktorer som påverkar trygghet vid vaginal sätesförlossning med totalt åtta underkategorier. Barnmorskors syn och inställning till vaginala sätesförlossningar påverkas av tidigare erfarenheter. Barnmorskorna påtalar vikten av en lugn miljö vid en vaginal sätesförlossning samt diskuterar val av förlossningsposition. Teamet har en betydande roll för barnmorskornas känsla av trygghet och det uttrycks ett behov av utökad träning kring vaginala sätesförlossningar. Slutsats: Samtliga barnmorskor i studien uttrycker en vilja att bistå fler sätesförlossningar men att de ser ett behov av ytterligare träning och kompetensutveckling. Genom utökad träning och kompetensutveckling inom detta område kan teamet stärkas vilket på sikt skulle kunna öka barnmorskans trygghet vid handläggningen av vaginala sätesförlossningar. / Background: In Sweden in 2022, fewer than one in ten babies who were breech were delivered by vaginal breech birth. If this figure is divided between the number of midwives in Sweden it is difficult to gain practical experience with vaginal breech births as a midwife. The midwife is expected to have the competence to handle a vaginal breech birth. There is national consensus that vaginal breech births should be managed by midwives and obstetricians with good experience. Achieving that good experience with vaginal breech births can be a problem when most breech births are by caesarean section. Aim: To describe midwives' experiences of handling vaginal breech births Method: The data collection was carried out through ten individual interviews. A qualitative content analysis with an inductive approach was chosen as the analysis method. Results: Collected data generated three categories, The backpack the midwife carries, Handling of vaginal breech birth and Factors affecting safety during vaginal breech birth with a total eight subcategories. Midwives' views and attitudes towards vaginal breech births are influenced by previous experiences. The midwives point out the importance of a calm environment during a vaginal breech birth and discuss the choice of birth position. The team has a significant role in the midwives' sense of security and there is a need for increased training around vaginal breech births. Conclusion: All midwives in the study expressed a desire to assist more breech births, but they are aware of the need for continiuous training and skill development.  Through increased training and competence development in this area, the team can be strengthened, which in the long run could increase the midwife's safety when handling vaginal breech births.

El estudio se desarrolló bajo el propósito de diseñar un programa para potenciar la psicomotricidad fina, siendo favorecidos los niños en edad preescolar matriculados en una institución educativa de Chiclayo, Perú. Con respecto a la metodología esta investigación es propositiva, con un diseño no experimental, teniendo una muestra de 27 niños, los cuales fueron seleccionados mediante muestreo no probabilístico intencionado. Como resultado, ningún estudiante de la muestra se ubicó en el nivel logrado y se encuentra que un 50 % de los evaluados tienen calificaciones inferiores a la media declarada. Esto indica que los sujetos presentaban dificultades en el desarrollo de sus destrezas, aspectos vinculados a la escasa ejercitación durante la educación remota. De otro lado se destaca el planteamiento de un conjunto de actividades y estrategias de enseñanza basadas en el uso de recursos de la zona como la arcilla. En definitiva, estos talleres contribuirán genuinamente al desarrollo de múltiples capacidades en el área motriz, componente fundamental en la formación integral de personas con habilidades para resolver problemas sociales, afectivos y cognitivos. / The study was developed under the purpose of designing a program to enhance fine psychomotor skills, being favored preschool children enrolled in an educational institution in Chiclayo, Peru. About methodology, this research is propositional, with a non-experimental design, having a sample of 27 children, which were selected by means of non-probabilistic intentional sampling. As a result, no student in the sample was placed at the achieved level and 50% of those evaluated were found to have grades below the declared mean. This indicates that the subjects presented difficulties in the development of their skills, aspects linked to the scarce exercise during remote education. On the other hand, the approach of a set of activities and teaching strategies based on the use of local resources such as clay stands out. In short, these workshops will genuinely contribute to the development of multiple capacities in the motor rea, a fundamental component in the integral formation of people with skills to solve social, affective and cognitive problems.