The diploma thesis A Critical View of Selected Works by Kateřina Šedá focuses on the work of the contemporary Czech artist Kateřina Šedá, an icon of socially engaged art in the Czech Republic. The first part briefly outlines the development and transformation of the approach to the audience in theatrical and fine arts during 20th century with regard to the growing effort to activation. The following chapter deals with the theoretical beginnings of socially engaged art. The main part of the work presents the work of Kateřina Šedá, which includes beside the description of selected projects also a theoretical analysis in relation to contemporary phenomena and movements occurring in contemporary art. Great emphasis is placed on the contextual framework, because without the knowledge of it, the study of contemporary artistic trends cannot be done.

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Underserved youth (e.g., from families facing inadequate housing, food insecurity, financial instability) are disproportionately exposed to traumatic experiences (e.g., family discord or violence, neglect, poverty, racism), which can lead to several negative life-long consequences (e.g., affective and somatic disturbances, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation). Community organizations that target underserved youth may be ideally situated to offset the negative consequences of trauma through leveraging a trauma-sensitive sport model for youth programming. A trauma-sensitive sport model involves a blend of positive youth development approaches (i.e., creating safe environments for youth to experience positive relationships, autonomy, and opportunities to build skills), trauma-sensitive approaches (e.g., considering the potential effects of trauma on youth’s participation and development, and prioritising their needs for safety, voice, empowerment, choice, and collaboration), and program designs that leverage and re-design sporting activities to help youth navigate trauma symptoms, build a social support system, and develop various resilience-related skills (e.g., emotional regulation, decision-making). Little research has examined the implementation and effectiveness of a trauma-sensitive sport model for youth programming in a community setting. Use of this model can contribute to greater capacities of youth sport leaders to promote underserved youth’s healthy participation and development. This dissertation was conducted in partnership with BGC Canada, a national non-profit community organization that serves disadvantaged communities. From 2016-2021, a trauma-sensitive sport model for youth programming was implemented in this organization through the Bounce Back League (BBL) initiative. The purpose of this dissertation was to explore the knowledge-to-action processes involved in translating this model in a community program setting. The knowledge-to-action cycle (KTAC; Graham et al., 2006) was used to conceptually guide the studies carried out in this dissertation, in outlining key phases for consideration in translating a trauma-sensitive sport model. While most of these phases are described in this dissertation, the empirical articles focused on assessing four phases of this cycle, which included: (a) assess barriers and facilitators to knowledge use, (b) select, tailor, and implement interventions, (c) monitor knowledge use, and (d) evaluate outcomes. Intrinsic case study methodologies were used to understand community-based knowledge translation processes and outcomes within the case of the BBL initiative. A community-based participatory research approach was used to engage in equitable collaboration between researchers and community members for the development of this initiative. Utilisation-focused evaluation principles were used to work with community members to determine what to evaluate, how to evaluate, and how results would be used. Grounded in a pragmatic paradigm, a mixed methods research design was used to collect data through the initiative, which included individual and group interviews with leaders, leader-reported logbooks, leaders self-reported questionnaires, leaders' assessments of youth's participation, communications on an online messaging platform (Slack), and researchers' observations of training opportunities and leaders' practices. The purpose of Article 1 was to outline the overarching process of integrating a trauma-sensitive sport model within the BBL program, from 2016-2021. Several stages of program development were described, including: (a) collaboratively planning the program; (b) piloting the program to three clubs; (c) adapting the program using pilot insights; (d) expanding the adapted program to ten clubs; and (e) creating opportunities to maintain, sustain, and scale-out practices throughout grant duration and beyond. Lessons learned regarding the leadership team’s experiences in terms of developing, adapting, and integrating a trauma-sensitive sport model for youth programming in this community context were shared. The purpose of Article 2 was to explore factors involved in the implementation of a trauma-sensitive sport model for youth programming in BBL. This article paralleled the KTAC phase of assess barriers and facilitators to knowledge use. A mixed-methods evaluation of the pilot phase of BBL was conducted. Three clubs participated in training, implementation, and evaluation of BBL. The data were collected through interviews, logbooks, and assessments. The quantitative data were interpreted using descriptive statistics and comparative t-tests; the qualitative data were interpreted using thematic and content analyses. The RE-AIM framework was used to categorise the various processes and outcomes involved in program implementation. The results showed that programs reached a large number of youth but struggled to retain youth from season to season. The leaders perceived that the intentional structure of the program, opportunities to practice self-regulation, relationship focus, and life skill focus, were all linked to positive participation in youth members. Components of leaders' training and program delivery were noted as successful, but the sustained benefits of these successes were challenged by leader turnover and funding limitations. In line with the KTAC phases, insights were generated on what works and what does not in facilitating this type of programming in a community setting for underserved youth and helped inform future adaptations to the program as it was rolled out (discussed in Article 1). The purpose of Article 3 was to explore leaders' learning experiences from participating in an initial training workshop and prior to their implementation of programming. This article paralleled the select, tailor, and implement interventions phase and the evaluate outcomes phase of the KTAC model. The value-creation framework was used to explore learning experiences based on the interactions and values that leaders discussed. Participants were leaders who attended initial training workshops. A mixed-methods approach was used to collect data through observations, interviews, and self-reported questionnaires. The quantitative data were interpreted using descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon Signed-Ranks Tests; the qualitative data were interpreted using thematic analysis. The results showed that the leaders: (a) valued having a variety of learning opportunities that were relevant to their roles and contexts, (b) appreciated the diverse focus on foundational and practical content, and (c) shared an interest to learn how to support trauma-exposed youth and facilitate better programming. Implications were discussed for the improvement of training opportunities to better meet leaders' needs within a community organization and support leaders' intentions to apply knowledge into action. Article 4 builds on the previous study, where the purpose was to explore leaders' learning experiences as they implemented programming and while they participated in continuing training and development activities. This article also paralleled the select, tailor, and implement interventions phase and the evaluate outcomes phase of the KTAC model. The participants were leaders who were involved in implementing BBL at their clubs. A mixed-methods approach was used to collect data through interviews, observations, surveys, and communications on an online messaging platform (Slack). The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, data charting, and non-parametric analyses; the qualitative data were interpreted using thematic analysis. The results indicated that the leaders learned through various interactions throughout their practice (e.g., implementing programs at their homes sites, receiving mentoring, conversations with peers), and discussed gains in applied value (e.g., program facilitation strategies, youth-support skills), realised value (e.g., youth's receptivity and behaviour change), and transformative value (e.g., transfer of leaders' skills, influence on club culture). Implications were discussed for the improvement of training opportunities to promote ongoing social learning and maintenance of program practices. The purpose of Article 5 was to explore the fidelity and quality of leaders' application of a trauma-sensitive sport model to programming. This article paralleled the monitor knowledge use phase of the KTAC model. The promising practices criteria were used as an evaluation framework to categorise dimensions of quality relevant to program effectiveness. Leaders from 11 BBL programs participated. A mixed-methods approach was used to collect data through observations, interviews, and logbooks. The quantitative data were interpreted using descriptive statistics; the qualitative data were interpreted using thematic analysis. The results showed that: (a) all programs showed evidence of supportive adult and youth relationships, (b) programs led by trained leaders maintained program fidelity and implemented more features to a stronger extent than untrained leaders, (c) trained leaders may have compromised mastery orientation opportunities in favour of other program components. Implications were discussed related to what may facilitate or constrain program fidelity and quality in this setting, and how training and development opportunities can mitigate challenges in leaders' capacities. This dissertation offered an evaluation of the knowledge-to-action processes involved in integrating a trauma-sensitive sport model into BGC Canada. The results of this dissertation provided insights of how BGC Canada leaders learned and facilitated a trauma-sensitive sport model for youth programming, the differences training and development may contribute to the quality of their program practices, and how involvement in this initiative resulted in changes in leaders' behaviours, skills, and identities, as well as positive youth developmental outcomes. Practical implications were shared on how BGC Canada and similar community organizations can enhance their partnership and facilitate these interventions. As well, the value of taking a systems-based approach to planning future interventions with a trauma-sensitive sport model was also discussed to maximise multi-level impacts. Academic implications were shared on how future research can also take a systems-based approach to evaluating knowledge translation processes in youth sport interventions.

Organisationer kan inte kringgå att de lever i en värld med en global konkurrens vars överlevnad riskeras om de inte fokuserar på det ständiga förbättringsarbetet. Skiftet till den hybrida arbetsplatsen som har blivit alltmer populärt har medfört både stora och små förändringar för inte bara ledare men även för medarbetare i organisationer. En av förutsättningarna för ett framgångsrikt förbättringsarbete är att ledare lyckas med sitt engagemang få medarbetare att vara delaktiga. Syftet med denna studie har varit att fördjupa kunskapen kring att leda just arbetet med ständiga förbättringar vid hybrid arbetssätt. För att uppnå studiens syfte valde författarna att utgå från en kvalitativ ansats med semistrukturerade intervjuer av ledare och kvalitativa enkäter som medarbetarna i organisationen fick svara på. Resultatet visade delvist att organisationen värdesätter öppet kommunikationsklimat och tydliga, men även engagerade ledare eftersom det har medarbetare som är i behov av att bli uppmärksammade och sedda. Resultatet visar också att majoriteten av organisationens ledare och medarbetare saknar tydlighet när det gäller deras strategiska kvalitetsutvecklingsarbete. / Organizations cannot avoid the fact that they live in a world with increased global competition where they risk their survival if they do not focus on working with continuous improvements. The shift to the hybrid workplace that has become increasingly popular has brought both big and small changes for not only leaders but also employees in organisations. One of the prerequisites for successful improvement work is that leaders with their commitment succeed in getting employees to participate. The main focus for this study has been to deepen the knowledge around leading the work with continuous improvements in the hybrid workplace. To achieve the purpose of the study, the authors chose a qualitative approach that was obtained with semi-structured interviews of leaders and with a qualitative survey that the employees in the organisation got to answer. The results showed that the organisation values an open communication climate, clear but also committed leaders because their employees need to be noticed and seen. The result also shows that most of the leaders and employees within the organisation lack clarity regarding their strategic quality development work.

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Not applicable. / The study “Water carved out the mountains. Policy communication of Engaged Buddhists related to international development cooperation” contributes to an understanding of development from perspectives of non-denominational action among so called Engaged Buddhists. Departing from qualitative interviews with nine leaders of socially engaged organizations from five Asian countries, the systemic programming resulting from their ideals are compared to key principles and programming of international development cooperation. Responding to the question:”What policy ideals shape the development programming, and can these be linked to forms of power and the rights-based approach?” this inter-disciplinary and multi-sited study feeds into the increased interest in faith-based expressions within the general public sphere, and specifically in the development industry. Guided by the ontology of critical realism, a mixed method is used shaped by qualitative interviews and participatory observations, enabling both analysis of meanings and development programming. Based on their views on Buddhist ethics and practices, the leaders address development topics common today. Policies expressed are placed within a communication culture for change, yet not necessarily by conventional confrontational advocacy modes. Diverse understandings are at play, such as how to convey meanings of “kindness”. Although not referring to concepts common within the social and cultural structures of contemporary international development cooperation, the actors develop methods based on principles of participation in particular and the work today can also be related to other principles of the Human Rights Based Approach. The policies and programming are linked to invisible, informal and formal forms of power although informants refer to interpretations of compassion, inter-relatedness and non-dualism, among other.From a perspective of development cooperation, a hypothetical argument is advanced suggesting that the informants do not differ at substantial level related to their understanding and practice of Buddhism or their general approaches to development topics, as much as they differ regarding their approach to programming aimed at influencing forms of power. The common criticism of Buddhists not addressing power can then for this group be nuanced, and indicatively suggested not to be valid regarding invisible and informal power, but rather regarding formal power.Academic fields: Communication for development with reference to sociology of religion, political science, global studies and multi-sited ethnography.Key words: Engaged Buddhism, Civil Society Organizations, Faith-Based Organizations, Human Right Based Approach, participation, complexity/systemic approaches, power, Thich Nhath Hanh, Sister Chan Khong, Sulak Sivaraksa, Bikkhuni Dhammananda, A.T. Ariyaratne, Sarvodaya.

Informationskompetenz umfasst kognitive und technische Fähigkeiten wie das Erkennen von Informationsbedürfnissen, die Entwicklung effektiver Suchstrategien und die ethische Nutzung von Informationen. Dieses Konzept hat sich mit der Verbreitung des Internets in den 1990er Jahren weiterentwickelt und die Einführung von Computer-, Digital- und Medienkompetenz mit sich gebracht. Die mobile Welle hat das Konzept weiter komplexisiert, indem sie die Nutzererfahrung und -interaktion durch mobile Geräte revolutionierte. Informationskompetenz ist entscheidend, um die Auswirkungen der Technologie auf unsere Informationsinteraktion zu verstehen und ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil des Human-Engaged Computing (HEC), das darauf abzielt, das menschliche Potenzial durch sinnvolle Technologieinteraktion zu verbessern. Mobile Information Literacy (MoIL) betont die Notwendigkeit adaptiver Strategien, um die einzigartigen Merkmale mobiler Technologie und deren Einfluss auf das Suchverhalten zu berücksichtigen. Diese Studie untersucht die Dimensionen der Mobile Information Literacy (MoIL) bei Hochschulstudenten aus Deutschland und Ägypten und wie diese sich in der Nutzung mobiler Geräte zur Informationssuche manifestieren. Sie zeigt Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede zwischen den beiden Kulturen auf. Die Studie nutzt ethnographische qualitative Forschungsmethoden, wobei Interviews das primäre Forschungsinstrument darstellen, ergänzt durch Beobachtungen, Tagebuchstudien und Experimente. Die Stichprobe umfasst zwei Gruppen von Studierenden: eine aus Ägypten und eine aus Deutschland. Die Feldforschung fand zwischen 2015 und 2018 statt und verwendete eine thematische Analyse, um aufkommende Themen zu identifizieren. Vier Hauptanalyselinsen wurden festgestellt: Informationsbedürfnisse in einer mobilen Welt, geräteübergreifendes Verhalten, Umgang mit mobilen Anwendungsökosystemen und Interaktion mit mobilen Geräten. Die Studie zeigt viele Ähnlichkeiten zwischen den Gruppen, jedoch auch Unterschiede, insbesondere bei der Auffassung von Urheberrechten, Datenschutz und sprachlichen Herausforderungen bei der Nutzung mobiler Geräte. / Information literacy is a multifaceted concept that involves cognitive and technical skills, such as recognizing information needs, developing effective information-seeking behavior, and ethically using information. It has evolved with each technological wave, with the Internet's popularity in the early 90s introducing computer, digital, and media literacies. The mobile wave has further complicated the concept as mobile devices revolutionize user experience and interaction. Information literacy is crucial in understanding how technology shapes our interactions with information and is a key aspect of Human-Engaged Computing (HEC), which aims to enhance human potential through meaningful interaction with technology. Mobile information literacy (MoIL) emphasizes the need for adaptive strategies to account for the unique features of mobile technology and its impact on information-seeking behaviors. This study explores the dimensions of mobile information literacy (MoIL) in higher education students from two cultures, German and Egyptian, and how these dimensions manifest in the use of mobile devices for information-seeking and meeting information needs. This study sheds light on the similarities and differences that exist between the two cultures. The study employs ethnographic qualitative research methods, with interviews serving as the primary research instrument, in addition to observation, diary study, and experimentation. The study sample included two groups of higher education students: an Egyptian higher education student group and a German higher education student group. The fieldwork took place between 2015 and 2018. The study applied thematic analysis to the data to identify emerging themes. Findings portrayed four major lenses of analysis, showing distinctive findings and comparing the two cultures. The emergent lenses were information needs in a mobile world, cross-device behavior, dealing with mobile application ecosystems, and interacting with mobile devices. The study highlights commonalities between the two groups among most of the themes. However, there were distinctive highlighted differences especially related to copyright understanding, privacy, and language-related challenges in interacting with mobile devices.

This study investigates the reading habits of three Thai students between their early twenties to early thirties. Although the focus of interest is on their English reading, their reading habits in Thai and English, both fiction and non-fiction, are studied. None of the three subjects regularly reads fiction in Thai or English, and non-fiction books are read almost exclusively for the purpose of study. The research confirms the hypothesis that present reading habits are determined by positive or negative reading experiences in the past. Subjects who enjoyed positive experiences reading fiction or non-fiction in their early years have become regular readers of fiction or non-fiction; the subject who had negative early reading experiences is not a regular reader of any kind of books in either Thai or English. The study does suggest, however, that despite the strong effect of early reading experiences, positive reading experiences in the present can help adults become engaged readers. / English Studies / M.A. (TESOL)

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