Intercultural bridges in teenagers' theatrical events : performing self and constructing cultural identity through a creative drama process

The overriding aim of this drama educational case study is to deepen the understanding of meaning making in a creative intercultural youth theatre process and to examine it in the context of the 10th European Children's TheatreEncounter. The research task is to give a theoretical description of some key features of a creative drama process as the basis for theory about meaning makingin physical theatre. The first task is to illuminate the culture-historical connections of the multilayered practice of the EDERED-association. The second taskis to analyse and interpret theatrical meaning making. The ethnographical research site is regarded as a theatrical event. The analysis of the theatrical eventis divided into four segments: cultural contexts, contextual theatricality, theatrical playing and playing culture. These segments are connected with four research questions: What are the cultural contexts of a creative drama process? How can the organisation of the Encounter, genres, aesthetic codes and perception ofcodes be seen to influence the lived experiences of the participants? What are some of the key phases and characteristics in a creative practice? What kind of cultural learning can be interpreted from the performance texts? The interpretative question concerns identity and community (re)construction. How are the categories, `community´ and `child´ constructed in the Encounter culture? In this drama educational case study the research material (transcribed interviews, coded questionnaire answers, participant drawings, videotaped process text and performance texts) are examined in a multi-method analysis in the meta-theoretical framework of Dewey's naturalistic pragmatism. A three-dimensional research interest through a combination of lived experiences, social contexts and cultural-aesthetical practices compared with drama-educational practices required the methodological project of cultural studies. Furthermore, the critical interpretation of cultural texts is divided into three levels of analyses which are called description, structural analysis and theoretical interpretation. Dialogic validity (truthfulness, self-reflexivity and polyvocality) is combined with contextual validity (sensitivity to social context and awareness of historicity) and with deconstructive validity (awareness of the social discourses). My research suggests that itis possible, by means of physical theatre, to construct symbolic worlds where questions about intercultural identity and multilingual community are examined and where provisional answers are constructed in social interaction.

Uma análise da proposta de formação técnica para o processo de transição agroecológica na escola José Gomes Da Silva, MST-PR

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POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS VOLTADAS PARA A FORMAÇÃO DO LEITOR: O PROJETO HORA DA LEITURA

Este trabalho tem o objetivo de analisar, a partir de uma abordagem políticoeducacional, os elementos teórico-metodológicos contidos no projeto Hora da Leitura, considerando-se os estudos de Bakhtin, Geraldi e Isabel Solé, articulandoos com o Referencial Curricular Nacional para a Educação Infantil, com os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais de 1ª a 4ª séries e de 5ª a 8ª séries , com a legislação referente ao projeto e com as condições administrativo-pedagógicas em que está sendo concretizado em escolas do estado de São Paulo. Tendo sido o projeto Hora da Leitura implantado em todas as escolas da rede estadual de ensino, a partir de 2005, procurou-se verificar em que medida os primeiros resultados têm mostrado ganhos para os alunos e professores. Nesse sentido, foi aplicado um questionário aos alunos de 7ª e 8ª séries, aos professores que atuam no projeto e aos professores coordenadores de quatro escolas da rede pública de ensino estadual. O resultado da pesquisa aponta para a ineficiência do projeto, no sentido de sanar o problema da incompetência leitora, em razão de sua superficialidade e também das condições em que é operacionalizado nas escolas públicas.(AU)

POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS VOLTADAS PARA A FORMAÇÃO DO LEITOR: O PROJETO HORA DA LEITURA

Este trabalho tem o objetivo de analisar, a partir de uma abordagem políticoeducacional, os elementos teórico-metodológicos contidos no projeto Hora da Leitura, considerando-se os estudos de Bakhtin, Geraldi e Isabel Solé, articulandoos com o Referencial Curricular Nacional para a Educação Infantil, com os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais de 1ª a 4ª séries e de 5ª a 8ª séries , com a legislação referente ao projeto e com as condições administrativo-pedagógicas em que está sendo concretizado em escolas do estado de São Paulo. Tendo sido o projeto Hora da Leitura implantado em todas as escolas da rede estadual de ensino, a partir de 2005, procurou-se verificar em que medida os primeiros resultados têm mostrado ganhos para os alunos e professores. Nesse sentido, foi aplicado um questionário aos alunos de 7ª e 8ª séries, aos professores que atuam no projeto e aos professores coordenadores de quatro escolas da rede pública de ensino estadual. O resultado da pesquisa aponta para a ineficiência do projeto, no sentido de sanar o problema da incompetência leitora, em razão de sua superficialidade e também das condições em que é operacionalizado nas escolas públicas.(AU)

POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS VOLTADAS PARA A FORMAÇÃO DO LEITOR: O PROJETO HORA DA LEITURA

Este trabalho tem o objetivo de analisar, a partir de uma abordagem políticoeducacional, os elementos teórico-metodológicos contidos no projeto Hora da Leitura, considerando-se os estudos de Bakhtin, Geraldi e Isabel Solé, articulandoos com o Referencial Curricular Nacional para a Educação Infantil, com os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais de 1ª a 4ª séries e de 5ª a 8ª séries , com a legislação referente ao projeto e com as condições administrativo-pedagógicas em que está sendo concretizado em escolas do estado de São Paulo. Tendo sido o projeto Hora da Leitura implantado em todas as escolas da rede estadual de ensino, a partir de 2005, procurou-se verificar em que medida os primeiros resultados têm mostrado ganhos para os alunos e professores. Nesse sentido, foi aplicado um questionário aos alunos de 7ª e 8ª séries, aos professores que atuam no projeto e aos professores coordenadores de quatro escolas da rede pública de ensino estadual. O resultado da pesquisa aponta para a ineficiência do projeto, no sentido de sanar o problema da incompetência leitora, em razão de sua superficialidade e também das condições em que é operacionalizado nas escolas públicas.(AU)

Indication strength of coenological similarity patterns based on genus-level taxon lists and prevalence distribution

Several methods and indicators can be used to evaluate the coenological state of a given habitat, the ones which can be created simply, quickly, standardizably and reliably and which can be used to exactly quantify the state of a given habitat in point of numbers can be of outstanding practical importance in ecology. One possible method is the examination of the genera which can be found in a given habitat in great abundance and have little number of species and various ecological characteristics. For this purpose one of the most appropriate groups is that of ground-dwelling oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida). In our research, joining the bioindication methodological project of the “Adaptation to Climate Change” Research Group of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the indication strength of genus-level taxon lists and the effects of the main pattern-generating factors creating similarity patterns were analysed with the help of data series on oribatid mites collected by us and originating from literature. Our aim was to develop a method with the help of which the difference expressed with distance functions between two oribatid mite genus lists originating from any sources can correspond to spatial and temporal scales. Our results prove that these genus lists are able to express the spatial distance of the habitats. With the help of this base of comparison changes in disturbed or transformed habitats can be expressed by means of oribatid mite communities, with spatial and temporal distances.

Project manual and methodological guidelines for a study on the role of transnational banks in the external finance of Peru

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Relevant methodological issues from the SBBrasil 2010 Project for national health surveys

The SBBrasil 2010 Project (SBB10) was designed as a nationwide oral health epidemiological survey within a health surveillance strategy. This article discusses methodological aspects of the SBB10 Project that can potentially help expand and develop knowledge in the health field. This was a nationwide survey with stratified multi-stage cluster sampling. The sample domains were 27 State capitals and 150 rural municipalities (counties) from the country's five major geographic regions. The sampling units were census tracts and households for the State capitals and municipalities, census tracts, and households for the rural areas. Thirty census tracts were selected in the State capitals and 30 municipalities in the countryside. The precision considered the demographic domains grouped by density of the overall population and the internal variability of oral health indices. The study evaluated dental caries, periodontal disease, malocclusion, fluorosis, tooth loss, and dental trauma in five age groups (5, 12, 15-19, 35-44, and 65-74 years).

Methodological Proposal for Teamwork Evaluation in the field of training Project Management.

Teamwork, is one of the abilities that today is highly valued in the professional arena with a great importance for various personal and interpersonal skills associated with it. In this context, the Technical University of Madrid, is developing a coordinated educational innovation project, which main objective is to develop methodological and assessment tools for the acquisition of personal skills necessary to improve the employability of graduates and their skills for project management. Within this context, this paper proposes a methodology composed of various activities and indicators, as well as specific assessment instruments linked to the teamwork competence. Through a series of systematic steps it was allowed the design of an instrument and construction of a scale for measuring the competence of teamwork. The practical application of the methodology has been carried out in Projects lectures from different Schools of Engineering at the Technical University of Madrid, which results are presented in this document as a pilot experience. Results show the various aspects and methods that teachers should consider in evaluating the competence of the work, including analysis of the quality of results, through reliability and construct validity. On the other hand, show the advantages of applying this methodology in the field of project management teaching.

Nutrition and physical activity programs for obesity treatment (PRONAF study). methodological approach of the project

Este trabajo aborda la metodología seguida para llevar a cabo el proyecto de investigación PRONAF (Clinical Trials Gov.: number NCT01116856.) Background: At present, scientific consensus exists on the multifactorial etiopatogenia of obesity. Both professionals and researchers agree that treatment must also have a multifactorial approach, including diet, physical activity, pharmacology and/or surgical treatment. These two last ones should be reserved for those cases of morbid obesities or in case of failure of the previous ones. The aim of the PRONAF study is to determine what type of exercise combined with caloric restriction is the most appropriate to be included in overweigth and obesity intervention programs, and the aim of this paper is to describe the design and the evaluation methods used to carry out the PRONAF study. Methods/design: One-hundred nineteen overweight (46 males) and 120 obese (61 males) subjects aged 18–50 years were randomly assigned to a strength training group, an endurance training group, a combined strength + endurance training group or a diet and physical activity recommendations group. The intervention period was 22 weeks (in all cases 3 times/wk of training for 22 weeks and 2 weeks for pre and post evaluation). All subjects followed a hypocaloric diet (25-30% less energy intake than the daily energy expenditure estimated by accelerometry). 29–34% of the total energy intake came from fat, 14–20% from protein, and 50–55% from carbohydrates. The mayor outcome variables assesed were, biochemical and inflamatory markers, body composition, energy balance, physical fitness, nutritional habits, genetic profile and quality of life. 180 (75.3%) subjects finished the study, with a dropout rate of 24.7%. Dropout reasons included: personal reasons 17 (28.8%), low adherence to exercise 3 (5.1%), low adherence to diet 6 (10.2%), job change 6 (10.2%), and lost interest 27 (45.8%). Discussion: Feasibility of the study has been proven, with a low dropout rate which corresponds to the estimated sample size. Transfer of knowledge is foreseen as a spin-off, in order that overweight and obese subjects can benefit from the results. The aim is to transfer it to sports centres. Effectiveness on individual health-related parameter in order to determine the most effective training programme will be analysed in forthcoming publications.

Improving the learning experience and learning environment of adults in Higher Education – Project LIHE: the Portuguese case

Project LIHE: the Portuguese Case. ESREA Fourth Access Network Conference – “Equity, Access and Participation: Research, Policy and Practice”. Edinburgh (Scotland), 11 – 13 December, 2003.