Thesis (M.A.)--Ohio State University, 2008. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-226).

Current research literature reveals that there are numerous benefits such as personal growth, academic success and exposure to multiple perspectives surrounding arts-based learning (Brice Heath, 2001; Cole, 2011; Cote, 2010). According to McMahon, Klopper, & Power (2015) it is important for students to "see themselves as decision makers and understand that they can influence their own learning experiences" (p. 19). Additionally, these same researchers emphasize that teachers need to "focus on the learning experience of the students and understand that the greater value of engaging in the arts resides in the students' art making process" (p. 19). Current research has concentrated predominantly on studies of student experiences at the time that they are enrolled in arts-based programs. My study is unique as I engaged participants retrospectively on their former experiences of learning in an arts-based program. More specifically, my research question asked "what are the effects of attending an arts-based secondary school program on the subsequent lives of six former students, including myself, who graduated two decades ago?" To answer this question, I used narrative inquiry and arts-based methods supported by a social constructivist theoretical framework. More specifically, I analyzed my research through the use of an online whiteboard entitled Miro, and then expressed my findings in the form of a "factional" story (Kallio, 2015) co-narrated by myself and my participants. This 'factional' story is told through fictional characters based on my research analysis, and also includes fictional elements. Though participant stories varied, key themes emerged as they grew as people through the experience, carrying with them lingering memories that continue to influence their lives today.

Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of West Florida, 2006. / Title from title page of source document. Document formatted into pages; contains 129 pages. Includes bibliographical references.

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Denna studies syfte är att undersöka på vilka sätt mening skapas i klassrummet med hjälp av ett dramapedagogiskt arbete, samt hur arbetet kan bidra till utvecklad förståelse av en text. I studien används forskningsfrågorna: vilka meningsskapande processer sker när elever arbetar med dramatisering av text? och: på vilka sätt rör sig eleverna genom olika litterära föreställningsvärldar under processen? Studien nyttjar ett sociosemiotiskt perspektiv, men skriv- och dramaprocesser analyseras också utifrån byggandet av litterära föreställningsvärldar. Med ett etnografiskt förhållningssätt utfördes dels en deltagande observation av arbetet med en dramatisering av ett stycke ur Alf Henrikssons bok Asken Yggdrasil, och dels en serie semistrukturerade intervjuer av eleverna i den berörda klassen. Analysen av resultatet visar att de meningsskapande processer elever får uppleva bidrar till ett ökat engagemang och glädje inför arbetet. Flera förmågor tränas samtidigt som förståelse av en text arbetas med. Med hjälp av drama som en estetisk lärprocess ges eleverna möjlighet att förstå världen tillsammans med andra och på så sätt skapa betydelse i sitt eget lärande, och sina egna liv.

Many health professions are exploring the unique qualities of humanities for insights about humanistic practices, however humanities-based pedagogy has particular relevance to occupational therapy. Given the pressures to standardize and rely on quantitative evidence in occupational therapy practice, it is particularly important to provide students with a strong foundation in humanistic principles that are at the core of the profession. This doctoral project used the pedagogy of John Dewey and evidence in health humanities to develop a humanities-informed course in occupational therapy titled, Perspectives on Disability and Health and Older Adults. The course design integrates physical and biological sciences, social sciences and humanities to offer multi-focal insights into the perspectives of others, and to foster self-awareness and reflexivity. Students will engage with interdisciplinary faculty and older adults in experiences with visual art, performance, and literature to explore human experiences relating to occupation. The course aims for students to advance their understanding of the artistry of practice, to foster client-centered practice, and to advance critical thinking. An evaluation using both formative and summative methods will be used to improve the course and assess its impact on students. The project provides an example for other faculty who are inspired to use humanities to teach client centeredness, artistry of practice and critical thinking. Deweyan informed humanities based learning may contribute to wise occupational therapy practices and growth of the profession.

<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p>This examination is about how pedagogue can teach language in junior school first year with element of the arts of learning. The purpose of the examination is to take a piece of how pedagogues in two classes in junior school first grade can use the arts for a way of working with the language teaching. The observation of Swedish- and English language training in two classes have give a insight in how two teacher work with the language teaching in first grade. The class teachers who were interview received questions about the observation and what they think about language teaching. The questions were about their basic view on language teaching and arts of learning. The two teachers that was interview regarded a vary way of working was the best and that the arts of learning is useful in some consistency. On the observation I saw some insight of the arts of learning.       </p> / <p> </p><p><strong>Sammanfattning </strong></p><p>Den här undersökningen handlar om hur pedagoger kan lära ut språk i årskurs ett med inslag av estetiskt lärande. Syftet med den här undersökningen är att ta del av hur pedagoger i två klasser i årskurs ett kan använda sig utav det estetiska arbetssättet i språkundervisningen. Observationer av svensk- och engelskundervisning i två klasser  har gett en inblick i hur lärarna arbetar med språkundervisningen i årskurs ett. Därefter intervjuades klassläraren kopplat till observationen för att se hur de tänker om sina språkundervisningar. Frågorna ställdes runt deras syn på språkundervisning och estetiskt lärande. De två lärare som intervjuades ansåg att ett varierat arbetssätt var det bästa och att estetiskt lärande är användbart i vissa sammanhang. På observationerna såg jag några inslag av det estetiska lärandet.   </p>

Abstract This examination is about how pedagogue can teach language in junior school first year with element of the arts of learning. The purpose of the examination is to take a piece of how pedagogues in two classes in junior school first grade can use the arts for a way of working with the language teaching. The observation of Swedish- and English language training in two classes have give a insight in how two teacher work with the language teaching in first grade. The class teachers who were interview received questions about the observation and what they think about language teaching. The questions were about their basic view on language teaching and arts of learning. The two teachers that was interview regarded a vary way of working was the best and that the arts of learning is useful in some consistency. On the observation I saw some insight of the arts of learning. / Sammanfattning Den här undersökningen handlar om hur pedagoger kan lära ut språk i årskurs ett med inslag av estetiskt lärande. Syftet med den här undersökningen är att ta del av hur pedagoger i två klasser i årskurs ett kan använda sig utav det estetiska arbetssättet i språkundervisningen. Observationer av svensk- och engelskundervisning i två klasser  har gett en inblick i hur lärarna arbetar med språkundervisningen i årskurs ett. Därefter intervjuades klassläraren kopplat till observationen för att se hur de tänker om sina språkundervisningar. Frågorna ställdes runt deras syn på språkundervisning och estetiskt lärande. De två lärare som intervjuades ansåg att ett varierat arbetssätt var det bästa och att estetiskt lärande är användbart i vissa sammanhang. På observationerna såg jag några inslag av det estetiska lärandet.

This thesis describes a study that was done with tutors and students in Frontier College’s Beat the Street: Literacy and Basic Skills program. Using a qualitative methodology, it focuses on stories of literacy, life and learning from tutors and students. The author’s own experiences, stories and reflections as a tutor are an important piece of the work. The thesis operates on and argues for the notion that people are made up of their stories, and that they interact with other people and the world through those stories. This research process revealed many ways in which tutor and student perceptions of literacy, learning, and each other were affected by their stories. It also revealed that in the overlaps between stories lies the potential for a moment of profound connection and learning the author describes as resonance. The thesis explores some of the ways resonance was perceived to enhance the literacy environment.

This thesis describes a study that was done with tutors and students in Frontier College’s Beat the Street: Literacy and Basic Skills program. Using a qualitative methodology, it focuses on stories of literacy, life and learning from tutors and students. The author’s own experiences, stories and reflections as a tutor are an important piece of the work. The thesis operates on and argues for the notion that people are made up of their stories, and that they interact with other people and the world through those stories. This research process revealed many ways in which tutor and student perceptions of literacy, learning, and each other were affected by their stories. It also revealed that in the overlaps between stories lies the potential for a moment of profound connection and learning the author describes as resonance. The thesis explores some of the ways resonance was perceived to enhance the literacy environment.