Made available in DSpace on 2016-03-15T19:25:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Daniela de Lima Conte.pdf: 1229537 bytes, checksum: 12c2e22d3019f728244e9c7a47483c5d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-12-15 / Fundo Mackenzie de Pesquisa / Organizations strive to plan formal learning processes and increasingly recognize the importance of informal learning, although it is difficult to explain quantitatively their contribution to organizational performance. From Pantoja (2004), several researchers have studied informal learning strategies (ILS) and its antecedents. The main contribution of this work is to use the ILS as predictors of individual learning of nursing professionals. In other words, a professional context not yet researched and the possibility of evaluating the predictive validity of the ILS: reproduction, intrinsic reflection, extrinsic reflection, seeking help with written material interpersonal help and practical application. These strategies were measured by an instrument containing thirty-three statements. The following ILS were used as predictors of individual learning, measured by 18 items, and it was considered as second-order latent variables with the following dimensions: the frequency, the importance of individual learning and the stock of individual learning. The data was collected in four hospitals and analyzed in a dichotomic way (public vs. private). In this study, 486 respondents participated (nurses and technical nursing). The data analysis was performed by means of structural equation modeling with partial least squares estimation, allowing the evaluation of the measurement model (convergent validity, discriminant and reliability) and the structural model (significance of the structural coefficients and effect size - R2). In public environment, the latent variables had average variance extracted between 0,47 and 0,76 (convergent validity), the square root of the average variance extracted was greater than the correlations between the latent variables (discriminant validity) and composite reliability was above 0,71. In private environment, the latent variables had average variance extracted between 0,56 and 0,76 (convergent validity), the square root of the average variance extracted was greater than the correlations between the latent variables (convergent validity) and composite reliability was above 0 , 83. As for the structural model, the public hospital showed that, in the perception of these professionals, there is some possibility of individual learning (mean = 7,41 and SD = 2,17 on a scale of 1 to 10). But only the strategy interpersonal help had significant influence on individual learning. In private hospitals, it was observed that there is also this perception of individual learning (mean = 8,83 and SD = 1.08 on a scale of 1 to 10). Furthermore, all strategies have a significant relationship with the individual learning, except reproduction, which showed negative relationship with individual learning (structural coefficient = - 0,358, p <0.01). These results can be explained from the practical point of view of the organizations current situation. The public hospital had recently changed its management, for a new management model is being implemented, especially in the nursing staff, which has affected the work processes of professionals and, consequently, their learning processes. Private hospitals already have a well established management model for the nursing staff. Seals in quality and accreditation processes of learning of nursing professionals were present in this process, and are also strongly encouraged by the organization / As organizações se esforçam em planejar processos de aprendizagem formais e cada vez mais reconhecem a importância da aprendizagem informal, apesar da dificuldade de explicitar de forma quantitativa sua contribuição ao desempenho organizacional. A partir de Pantoja (2004), vários pesquisadores têm estudado estratégias de aprendizagem informal (EAI) e seus antecedentes. A principal contribuição deste trabalho é utilizar as EAI como preditoras da aprendizagem individual dos profissionais de enfermagem, ou seja, um contexto profissional ainda não pesquisado, e a possibilidade de avaliar a validade preditiva das EAI, que são: reprodução, reflexão intrínseca, reflexão extrínseca, busca de ajuda em material escrito, busca de ajuda interpessoal e aplicação prática. As estratégias foram mensuradas por um instrumento com trinta e três afirmativas. As EAI foram utilizadas como preditoras da aprendizagem individual, mensuradas por 18 itens, sendo consideradas variáveis latentes de segunda ordem, com as seguintes dimensões: frequência, importância da aprendizagem individual e estoque de aprendizagem individual. Os dados foram coletados em quatro hospitais e analisados de forma dicotômica (público x privados), e participaram dessa pesquisa 486 respondentes (enfermeiros e técnicos de enfermagem). A análise dos dados foi realizada pela modelagem em equações estruturais com estimação por mínimos quadrados parciais, permitindo a avaliação do modelo de mensuração (validade convergente, discriminante e confiabilidade) e do modelo estrutural (significância dos coeficientes estruturais e tamanho do efeito R2). No ambiente público, as variáveis latentes apresentaram variância média extraída entre 0,47 e 0,76 (validade convergente), a raiz quadrada da variância média extraída foi superior às correlações entre as variáveis latentes (validade discriminante) e a confiabilidade composta superior a 0,71. No ambiente privado, as variáveis latentes apresentaram variância média extraída entre 0,56 e 0,76 (validade convergente), a raiz quadrada da variância média extraída foi superior às correlações entre as variáveis latentes (validade convergente) e a confiabilidade composta superior a 0,83. Quanto ao modelo estrutural, no hospital público, foi observado que, na percepção desses profissionais, há alguma possibilidade de aprendizagem individual (média = 7,41 e desvio padrão = 2,17, numa escala de 1 a 10). Mas apenas a estratégia ajuda interpessoal apresentou influência significativa com a aprendizagem individual. Nos hospitais privados, foi observado que também existe essa percepção da aprendizagem individual (média = 8,83 e desvio padrão = 1,08, numa escala de 1 a 10). E todas as estratégias apresentaram relação significante com a aprendizagem individual, exceto a reprodução, que apresentou relação negativa com a aprendizagem individual (coeficiente estrutural = - 0,358, p < 0,01). Esses resultados podem ser explicados do ponto de vista prático pela situação atual das organizações: o hospital público teve recentemente sua administração trocada, um novo modelo de gestão está sendo implantado, principalmente no corpo de enfermagem, que vem afetando os seus processos de trabalho e, consequentemente, seus processos de aprendizagem. Os hospitais privados apresentam um modelo de gestão do corpo de enfermagem bem consolidado. Estão presentes nesse ambiente selos de acreditação em qualidade e os processos de aprendizagem dos profissionais de enfermagem também são fortemente estimulados pela organização.

Målet med den här undersökningen är att undersöka hur yrkesverksamma musiker lär sig nytt material. Undersökningen baseras på fem kvalitativa intervjuer som har genomförts enligt metoder från Kvale (2009). Intervjuerna har sedan tematiserats och analyserats baserat på nyckelord som uppmärksammats under intervjun. Det teoretiska perspektivet som används i undersökningen är baserat på John Deweys pragmatism. Undersökningen visar på, bland annat, att alla deltagare lär sig nytt material till största grad på gehör. Undersökningen visar även att alla deltagare var väldigt fokuserade på just den specifika låten de skulle lära sig, och att de till och med använde sig av den låten när de ville lära sig annan musik för sin egen fortbildningsskull. Tidsbrist var även en tydlig faktor under lärandeprocessen, vilket kan leda till allvarliga negativa konsekvenser för musikerna i framtiden. / The aim of this study is to describe how professional musicians learn new material. The investigation is based on five qualitative interviews that has been conducted with a method described in Kvale (2009). The interviews are then thematised and analysed based on keywords found in the interviews. The theoretical frame of the investigation is based on John Deweys pragmatism. The investigation shows, among other things, that the participants based their learning of new material mainly by ear. The investigation also shows that every participant was very focused on the particular song they wanted to learn, and that they even used that song to practise different exercises for their own personal musical development. Time restraint was also a distinctive factor which could supposedly lead to severe negative consequences for the musicians.

Usually bubbling under the surface of the ordinary everyday routines of life, women’s volunteering in their communities, helping out and just doing what needs to be done, represent a significant phenomenon in sustaining and developing human life and civilization. Embedded within their everyday community action is a dialectical learning and cognitive praxis which informs their situated public care practice. Grassroots peacebuilding is dependent on the efforts of volunteers. As well, volunteering itself is a means for building social cohesion, solidarity and trust—factors fundamental to sustainable development and peace. Rural women’s community involvement is situated within the everyday of their diverse communities. There is diversity both within and between rural communities; as well rural women represent a diverse group in regards to age, race, class, ethnicity, language, marital and family status, ability, and religion. Blending participant observation and in-depth interviewing, this ethnographic study explored rural women’s community involvement practice and learning in South-Central Manitoba. This study invited women from across the region; representing a mix of age, race, education, ability, ethnicity, religion and areas of involvement, to share their stories of being involved in their communities. Their narratives revealed a rich story of women’s peacebuilding for individual and community wellbeing fitting into a tradition of rural women’s community development. As well, their learning narratives revealed a situated community involvement learning within the action and reflection of being community involved. / October 2016

The thesis titled School Recess (5th grade) describes the processes and how children spend their free time between lessons. This thesis aims for a global view on the whole issue of recess and the concept of the structure of the school day. The thesis is divided into two parts - theoretical and a research. The theoretical part summarizes all available and relevant facts regarding the topic. It deals with the characteristics of the school environment, summarizes the biological and psychological development of children in the age group, and defines the function of breaks. The practical part of the thesis presents results of the research conducted through the research methods of observation and questionnaire. The results are interpreted and then descriptively assessed in accordance with the theoretical part. The last part of the research work is a comparison of the thesis' results with the same theme thesis focused on younger age groups. Finally, the conclusion of this thesis is that break time is necessary for children, and a significant time for relaxation, communication and interaction, play, socialization, and meeting the needs of bodily functions.

Master of Music / Department of Music / Phillip D. Payne / The purpose of this study was to determine if music educators who have had experiences with informal music are more likely to employ informal learning within their classroom. Secondary research objectives included a comparison of survey results against specific demographics of the survey participants, an examination of the types of informal learning that the participants experienced and facilitated, and a look at the perceived barriers and benefits of informal music learning from the viewpoints of the participants. Participants (N=25) were practicing music educators pursuing graduate music studies. The participants were enrolled in a summer Master of Music program at a university in the Midwest. Data was collected by employing a pen and paper survey that provided a demographic description and informal music learning questionnaire. The participants were asked to indicate the frequency of participation in informal music activities prior to becoming a music educator. They further reported what informal music learning activities they facilitate within their school music curriculum. Finally, the participants responded to two short answer questions where they identified barriers and benefits they perceive with the implementation of informal music practices within their music programs. Results from a Pearson correlation showed a moderately strong relationship (p = 0.43) between participants who had informal music experiences (E) and who employed informal music learning within their music curriculum (C). There were no significant differences observed in the results between participants of different gender or school division. Of the short answer responses cataloged, participants cited a lack of experience with informal music and difficulty of connecting informal music learning to the formal music curriculum as the barriers to employing informal music learning in the classroom. The participants discussed the increase in student motivation, expanding musicality, and real-world relevance as the benefits of informal music learning. Knowledge gained from this study may be useful to individuals facilitating informal music learning within music education programs at the primary, secondary, or collegiate levels.

Este trabalho apresenta algumas contribuições para uma atualização metodológica e pedagógica do ensino de instrumentos de sopro em aulas coletivas inspirado pelas práticas informais de aprendizagem identificadas por Green (2008), Braga (2005) e Priest (1989) entre outros. As práticas informais são um conjunto de atividades identificadas pela literatura como típicas da música popular ou tradicional que possuem interesse para a educação musical formal. Suas características principais podem ser resumidas como: concessão de espaço e tempo para os alunos improvisarem e experimentarem; livre escolha do repertório e; maior uso de modelos visuais e sonoros dados pelo professor e por gravações trazidas à sala de aula. As práticas informais estão de acordo com a pedagogia de Paulo Freire na medida em que colocam a autonomia como meio de aprendizagem e não apenas como finalidade. A formalização das práticas musicais na direção da escrita e leitura de partituras é um processo antigo correlacionado ao desenvolvimento do racionalismo na história do pensamento ocidental em sua busca pela precisão, segundo Koellreutter (Brito, 2007). O caminho que as práticas musicais tomaram teve seu ápice no século XIX, sendo que o sistema de ensino dos conservatórios constituído nesta época perdura até os dias de hoje na educação musical, em especial no ensino formal e tradicional. É só a partir da segunda metade do século XX que os trabalhos de educação musical procuraram reequilibrar o processo de transmissão da música em busca da oralidade e da subjetividade que quase se perdeu. Este trabalho procura ser mais uma contribuição nesta direção. A pesquisa procurou implementar as práticas informais seguindo em linhas gerais o modelo sugerido por Green (2008) mas também incorporando as contribuições de outros autores como Braga (2005) e Priest (1989) no curso de iniciação aos instrumentos de sopro do Guri. O foco principal foi a análise do comportamento dos alunos perante as atividades, geralmente pouco estruturadas, bem como de seu desenvolvimento musical ao longo das aulas, utilizando o método de pesquisa baseado no estudo de caso instrumental. Apesar de vários percalços ao longo do trabalho, os resultados obtidos foram bastante favoráveis a adoção destas práticas e corroboram com as ideias de Green (2008). Tanto no que diz respeito a tocar a melodia escolhida pelos próprios alunos, como nas improvisações, vários deles demonstraram bastante desembaraço e independência. Também se observou que, por serem uma forma mais direta e musical de se aprender, as práticas informais permitiram aos alunos lidar com materiais musicais muito mais ricos e complexos do que em um curso tradicional. Por outro lado estas práticas pareceram mais adequadas para os alunos mais velhos, uma vez que estes tendem naturalmente a ter mais voz no grupo e a exercer mais plenamente a sua autonomia, inibindo os mais jovens que talvez tivessem sido beneficiados por mais apoio docente. / This work presents some contributions for a methodological and pedagogical update to the teaching of woodwind instruments in group lessons based on informal learning practices identified by Green (2008), Braga (2005) and Priest (1989) among others. Informal learning practices are a set of activities identified in the literature as typical of popular or traditional music which are of interest for formal music education. Their main characteristics can be summarized as: granting time and room for the student\'s experimentations and improvisations; freedom to choose their musical repertoire; enhanced use of visual and sound role models exposed by the teacher and by musical recordings brought to the classroom. Informal practices are in harmony with Paulo Freire\'s pedagogy since they place autonomy as a mean of learning and not only as a goal. Following Koellreutter (BRITO, 2007), the formalization of musical practices towards the writing and reading of musical scores is a very old process related to the development of rationalism in the history of the western thought in its aim for precision. The path taken by musical practices had their pinnacle at the 19th century, when the conservatory learning system developed, which persists until today mainly in formal traditional education. It is only on the second half of the 20th century that the studies in musical education seek to balance the music transmission process towards an almost gone oral tradition and subjectivity. The present work tries to make a contribution in this direction. The research attempts to implement the informal practices according to the general guidelines of the model proposed by Green (2008), incorporating also the contributions of other authors like Braga (2005) and Priest (1989), in the beginner class of woodwind instruments at Guri program. The main focus of the analysis was on the responses of the students along the generally non-structured activities as well as their musical development throughout the course, using the research method based on instrumental case study. Despite several setbacks during the research, the results were highly favorable to the adoption of those practices and corroborate with Green\'s (2008) ideas. In terms of student\'s success in playing the tunes chosen by them, as well as in improvising several of them showed self-sufficiency and were at ease with the instrument. As the Informal Learning Practices are a more musical and nonmediated way of learning, the students were able to deal with a richer and more complex musical content. On the other hand those practices seemed more suitable to older students since they tend to have a more active role in the group and to exercise more fully their autonomy, inhibiting the youngest, that would probably have benefited from more teacher\'s support.

Tacit knowledge sharing has featured strongly in knowledge management literature in the last two decades. Knowledge management is an essential component attributed to underpinning organisational success and tacit knowledge sharing contributes directly to enhancing knowledge creation and to obtaining a competitive advantage in the business environment. Over the same period Communities of Practice (CoP) have risen in prominence as vehicles for tacit knowledge sharing and are seen as hotbeds of informal learning processes. There is, however, limited research into what may influence tacit knowledge sharing in CoPs. Additionally, although recognised as knowledge intensive organisations there has been limited research into knowledge sharing within and across educational institutions. The higher education (HE) sector in general has undergone significant change from a complex evolving landscape of political upheaval, funding divergence and an increasingly competitive worldwide market. Knowledge creation, combining and leveraging to improve an institution's performance, should therefore be considered of critical importance. Information Technology (IT) and Digital leadership have a key role in transforming Universities to meet the challenges in a global knowledge economy. The IT community within HE has a Sector Professional Organisation (SPO) that supports a number of voluntary CoPs which have operated over the last twenty years. The aim of the research was to explore the dimensions of tacit knowledge sharing in Communities of Practice working within the Higher Education Information Technology Sector. The study was undertaken from an interpretivist stance and used a phenomenological design with semi-structured interviews with participants who had experience of membership spanning several CoPs as the key data collection technique. The analysis was thematic in nature and brought to light expected and unexpected themes from the experiences of the participants. The key contribution is centered on the study findings that link the nature and movement of tacit knowledge from the core to the periphery of the CoP with its membership and leadership behaviors that are impacting on its success. From this a conceptual model that informs future HE IT CoP design and key leadership characteristics necessary for success, whilst supporting transferability, due to the findings' close association with tacit knowledge sharing was developed and is presented.

Este trabalho apresenta algumas contribuições para uma atualização metodológica e pedagógica do ensino de instrumentos de sopro em aulas coletivas inspirado pelas práticas informais de aprendizagem identificadas por Green (2008), Braga (2005) e Priest (1989) entre outros. As práticas informais são um conjunto de atividades identificadas pela literatura como típicas da música popular ou tradicional que possuem interesse para a educação musical formal. Suas características principais podem ser resumidas como: concessão de espaço e tempo para os alunos improvisarem e experimentarem; livre escolha do repertório e; maior uso de modelos visuais e sonoros dados pelo professor e por gravações trazidas à sala de aula. As práticas informais estão de acordo com a pedagogia de Paulo Freire na medida em que colocam a autonomia como meio de aprendizagem e não apenas como finalidade. A formalização das práticas musicais na direção da escrita e leitura de partituras é um processo antigo correlacionado ao desenvolvimento do racionalismo na história do pensamento ocidental em sua busca pela precisão, segundo Koellreutter (Brito, 2007). O caminho que as práticas musicais tomaram teve seu ápice no século XIX, sendo que o sistema de ensino dos conservatórios constituído nesta época perdura até os dias de hoje na educação musical, em especial no ensino formal e tradicional. É só a partir da segunda metade do século XX que os trabalhos de educação musical procuraram reequilibrar o processo de transmissão da música em busca da oralidade e da subjetividade que quase se perdeu. Este trabalho procura ser mais uma contribuição nesta direção. A pesquisa procurou implementar as práticas informais seguindo em linhas gerais o modelo sugerido por Green (2008) mas também incorporando as contribuições de outros autores como Braga (2005) e Priest (1989) no curso de iniciação aos instrumentos de sopro do Guri. O foco principal foi a análise do comportamento dos alunos perante as atividades, geralmente pouco estruturadas, bem como de seu desenvolvimento musical ao longo das aulas, utilizando o método de pesquisa baseado no estudo de caso instrumental. Apesar de vários percalços ao longo do trabalho, os resultados obtidos foram bastante favoráveis a adoção destas práticas e corroboram com as ideias de Green (2008). Tanto no que diz respeito a tocar a melodia escolhida pelos próprios alunos, como nas improvisações, vários deles demonstraram bastante desembaraço e independência. Também se observou que, por serem uma forma mais direta e musical de se aprender, as práticas informais permitiram aos alunos lidar com materiais musicais muito mais ricos e complexos do que em um curso tradicional. Por outro lado estas práticas pareceram mais adequadas para os alunos mais velhos, uma vez que estes tendem naturalmente a ter mais voz no grupo e a exercer mais plenamente a sua autonomia, inibindo os mais jovens que talvez tivessem sido beneficiados por mais apoio docente. / This work presents some contributions for a methodological and pedagogical update to the teaching of woodwind instruments in group lessons based on informal learning practices identified by Green (2008), Braga (2005) and Priest (1989) among others. Informal learning practices are a set of activities identified in the literature as typical of popular or traditional music which are of interest for formal music education. Their main characteristics can be summarized as: granting time and room for the student\'s experimentations and improvisations; freedom to choose their musical repertoire; enhanced use of visual and sound role models exposed by the teacher and by musical recordings brought to the classroom. Informal practices are in harmony with Paulo Freire\'s pedagogy since they place autonomy as a mean of learning and not only as a goal. Following Koellreutter (BRITO, 2007), the formalization of musical practices towards the writing and reading of musical scores is a very old process related to the development of rationalism in the history of the western thought in its aim for precision. The path taken by musical practices had their pinnacle at the 19th century, when the conservatory learning system developed, which persists until today mainly in formal traditional education. It is only on the second half of the 20th century that the studies in musical education seek to balance the music transmission process towards an almost gone oral tradition and subjectivity. The present work tries to make a contribution in this direction. The research attempts to implement the informal practices according to the general guidelines of the model proposed by Green (2008), incorporating also the contributions of other authors like Braga (2005) and Priest (1989), in the beginner class of woodwind instruments at Guri program. The main focus of the analysis was on the responses of the students along the generally non-structured activities as well as their musical development throughout the course, using the research method based on instrumental case study. Despite several setbacks during the research, the results were highly favorable to the adoption of those practices and corroborate with Green\'s (2008) ideas. In terms of student\'s success in playing the tunes chosen by them, as well as in improvising several of them showed self-sufficiency and were at ease with the instrument. As the Informal Learning Practices are a more musical and nonmediated way of learning, the students were able to deal with a richer and more complex musical content. On the other hand those practices seemed more suitable to older students since they tend to have a more active role in the group and to exercise more fully their autonomy, inhibiting the youngest, that would probably have benefited from more teacher\'s support.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-03-15T19:26:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Eduardo Jardim Ushiro.pdf: 1661209 bytes, checksum: aff20ed0fc60e71f438b93a8135fc329 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-02-26 / The growth of competitiveness has forced organizations to adapt and reinvent themselves constantly. This context implies directly in reasons found by the individuals to learn, like solving a problem, for example, leading them to use different strategies for the learning process. Learning strategies may be informal, like asking for help to colleagues or reading a technical material. It may be also formal, like attending training programs offered by the company. This study aimed to measure and understand which learning strategies are mostly used according to four different objective identified in the workplace: solving a problem, performing a new task, obtaining autonomy and increasing the growth chances in the company. The sample was consisted of 4632 workers from the production line in an automotive company. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed to ensure the validity and reliability of the measures subsequently, the factor scores were used in the comparisons of the use of each learning strategy for each purpose. The results showed that the learning strategies applied do not differ according to the four objectives presented. Among the surveyed strategies, the most used is interpersonal help-seeking, this means, asking support or information to other people at workplace. Written help-seeking and participation in courses are less applied. / O aumento da competitividade tem forçado as organizações a se adaptarem e reinventarem constantemente. Esse contexto implica diretamente em motivos encontrados pelos indivíduos para aprender, como resolver um problema, por exemplo, levando os mesmos a utilizarem diferentes estratégias no processo de aprendizagem. As estratégias podem ter um caráter informal, como pedir ajuda aos colegas, pesquisar material escrito, ou formal, como participar de cursos oferecidos pela empresa. Este estudo procurou mensurar e compreender quais estratégias de aprendizagem são mais utilizadas de acordo com quatro finalidades identificadas no local de trabalho: resolver um problema, executar uma nova tarefa, obter autonomia e aumentar as chances de crescimento na empresa. A amostra foi composta por 463 profissionais que atuam na linha de produção de uma empresa do ramo automotivo. Foram realizadas análises fatoriais confirmatórias para se garantir a validade e confiabilidade das medidas, posteriormente, os escores fatoriais foram utilizados nas comparações do uso de cada estratégia de aprendizagem para cada finalidade. Os resultados demonstraram que as estratégias de aprendizagem utilizadas não diferem conforme as quatro finalidades apresentadas. Dentre as estratégias pesquisadas, a mais utilizada é a ajuda interpessoal, ou seja, buscar informações e conhecimentos com outras pessoas. As estratégias menos utilizadas são a consulta a material escrito e a participação em cursos

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