scholarly journals A Phenomenological Study of Filipino Immigrant Teachers in South Texas

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivia Modesto
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
The United States ◽  
South Texas ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
School Communities ◽  
Immigrant Teachers

This study explored the meanings held by Filipino immigrant teachers of their experiences as public school teachers in South Texas. A hermeneutic phenomenological approach was used in interviewing seven Filipino immigrant teachers who taught various subjects and grade levels. This qualitative method was useful in understanding subjective experiences, forming insights about individuals’ motivations and actions. The research question asked was: What does it mean to be a Filipino immigrant teacher in a public school in South Texas? After a careful inductive analysis of data collected, it was apparent that they viewed their experiences as an opportunity, challenge, and growth. The participants were selected by snowball sampling. This study contributes to the scant literature about the perceptions of Filipino teachers towards their professional identities and experiences, providing evidence that they have embraced their roles as positive contributors to their school communities. While the findings are not generalizable across the Filipino teacher population working in the United States, the participants’ voices were heard, recorded, and analyzed so that their unique identities, often unnoticed in the literature, may be highlighted.

A Phenomenological Study of Games, Simulations, and Virtual Environments Courses

TPACK ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 501-517
Author(s):  
Albert D. Ritzhaupt ◽  
Nathaniel Poling ◽  
Christopher Frey ◽  
Youngju Kang ◽  
Margeaux C. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
The United States ◽  
Graduate Courses ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Knowledge Framework ◽  
Experience Teaching

Educational technology programs from across the United States are offering graduate courses in games, simulations, and virtual environments (GSVE) to their students. However, these courses, until now, have not been systematically studied. This research uses a hermeneutical phenomenological approach to answer the research question: “How do instructors describe their experience teaching GSVE courses?” Five professors of educational technology that have taught GSVE courses were interviewed using a semi-structured protocol based on the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) framework. These data were analyzed both analytically and thematically. The results of the study showed a wide variety of topics, tools, and pedagogies are used within GSVE courses. The results had five themes emerge: Focus on Application and Theory, Experiential Learning and Constructivism, Instructor's Prior Experience with Games, Heterogeneous Student Populations, and Range of Technology Tools. These themes as well as these courses are highlighted within this paper. A discussion is provided.

A Phenomenological Study of Games, Simulations, and Virtual Environments Courses

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 59-73
Author(s):  
Albert D. Ritzhaupt ◽  
Nathaniel Poling ◽  
Christopher Frey ◽  
Youngju Kang ◽  
Margeaux Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
The United States ◽  
Graduate Courses ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Knowledge Framework ◽  
Experience Teaching

Educational technology programs from across the United States are offering graduate courses in games, simulations, and virtual environments (GSVE) to their students. However, these courses, until now, have not been systematically studied. This research uses a hermeneutical phenomenological approach to answer the research question: “How do instructors describe their experience teaching GSVE courses?” Five professors of educational technology that have taught GSVE courses were interviewed using a semi-structured protocol based on the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) framework. These data were analyzed both analytically and thematically. The results of the study showed a wide variety of topics, tools, and pedagogies are used within GSVE courses. The results had five themes emerge: Focus on Application and Theory, Experiential Learning and Constructivism, Instructor's Prior Experience with Games, Heterogeneous Student Populations, and Range of Technology Tools. These themes as well as these courses are highlighted within this paper. A discussion is provided.

Ethical Issues in Private Practice: A Phenomenological Investigation of Music Therapy Business Owners

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Wilhelm ◽  
Lindsey Wilhelm
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
The United States ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Music Therapists

Abstract As a music therapy private practice is both a business and a healthcare service, it should adhere to ethical standards from both disciplines. However, this topic has rarely been examined in the music therapy literature. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore ethical dilemmas experienced by music therapy business owners (MTBOs) in their private practice and how MTBOs avoid or address ethical dilemmas. Utilizing convenience and snowball sampling techniques, 21 MTBOs in the United States were interviewed using semi-structured interviews. To answer the two areas of inquiry, we identified three themes and 12 subthemes: (1) Ethical issues related to client welfare, (2) Ethical issues related to business relationships and operation, and (3) Strategies to address or avoid ethical dilemmas. MTBOs also shared how they ensure ethical behavior in themselves, with their employees or independent contractors, and when interacting with professionals outside the private practice. These findings provide a better understanding of MTBOs’ lived experiences of ethics in their private practice and may benefit other music therapists who are in private practice or are wanting to go into private practice. Limitations and recommendations for further research are provided.

scholarly journals A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of Teen Mothers Who Graduated from an Alternative School

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivia Modesto
Keyword(s):  
Alternative School ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Educational Aspirations ◽  
Educational Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Teen Mothers ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenological ◽  
Negative Perceptions

Many studies support the recurring theme that due to early childbearing, the education of teen mothers is jeopardized. Negative stereotypes towards them also prevail representing the view that teen mothers are wayward, divergent, and burdensome to society. However, there is support from the literature that the majority of them maintain career and educational aspirations. Moreover, access of pregnant minors and teen mothers to public education is guaranteed by law. With this in view, the researcher explored the educational experiences of teen mothers, particularly those who chose to enroll in and eventually graduated from an alternative public school that exclusively serves this population. A hermeneutic phenomenological approach was used in interviewing seven teen mothers who graduated from an alternative school. This qualitative method was useful in understanding subjective experiences, forming insights about individuals’ motivations and actions. The participants were selected by purposive sampling. Inductive analysis of the data indicated that attending an alternative school provided academic reengagement, structure, motivation, and a safe and caring learning environment for the participants. This study makes a contribution to the scant literature about the educational experiences of teen mothers, providing evidence that they strive to succeed and can succeed educationally when given support and access to academic services. The conclusions serve as a counter discourse to the prevailing negative perceptions towards this challenged population.

scholarly journals Patient race, ethnicity, and care in the emergency department: A scoping review

CJEM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison Owens ◽  
Brian R. Holroyd ◽  
Patrick McLane
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Race And Ethnicity ◽  
Research Question ◽  
The United States ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Patient Race ◽  
Abstract Screening ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Full Text Screening

ABSTRACTObjectivesHealth disparities between racial and ethnic groups have been documented in Canada, the United States, and Australia. Despite evidence that differences in emergency department (ED) care based on patient race and ethnicity exist, there are no comprehensive literature reviews in this area. The objective of this review is to provide an overview of the literature on the impact of patient ethnicity and race on the processes of ED care.MethodsA scoping review was conducted to capture the broad nature of the literature. A database search was conducted in MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, Social Sciences Citation Index, SCOPUS, and JSTOR. Five journals and reference lists of included articles were hand searched. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were defined iteratively to ensure literature captured was relevant to our research question. Data were extracted using predetermined variables, and additional extraction variables were added as familiarity with the literature developed.ResultsSearching yielded 1,157 citations, reduced to 153 following removal of duplicates, and title and abstract screening. After full-text screening, 83 articles were included. Included articles report that, in EDs, patient race and ethnicity impact analgesia, triage scores, wait times, treatments, diagnostic procedure utilization, rates of patients leaving without being seen, and patient subjective experiences. Authors of included studies propose a variety of possible causes for these disparities.ConclusionsFurther research on the existence of disparities in care within EDs is warranted to explore the causes behind observed disparities for particular health conditions and population groups in specific contexts.

Exploring the linkages between affordable housing and property values in Malaysia: a phenomenological study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Gisbey
Keyword(s):  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Property Values ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Housing Affordability ◽  
Snowball Sampling

The purpose of this qualitative study concerned developing an inductive and comprehensive understanding of the lived experiences of Malaysian homeowners and tenants of affordable housing. This was with respect to the variegated nature of the relationship between housing affordability and property values in the Malaysian housing market, the phenomenon under consideration. A descriptive phenomenological approach, involving both purposive and snowball sampling, was used to achieve the goal of this study: describing the relevant lived experiences in connection with the housing affordability issue in question. Through in-depth interviews, research participants described the experiences that stood out for them, in response to pre-prepared stimulus questions. Verbatim transcriptions of interviews were used as the primary source of data. However, triangulation was achieved through the use of interviews, corroborating field notes and reflective journals. Phenomenological analysis revealed ten emergent themes, namely financing, availability, race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, motives, property values, quality of life, stigma, quality of affordable housing and fairness. One clear implication arising from the findings was that if the Malaysian Government is seen to be doing more in an equitable fashion, this might lead to more positive perceptions in general of the issue of housing affordability. Another clear implication stemming from the findings was that the issue of housing affordability vis-à-vis property values, viewed at from a phenomenological perspective, is clearly a structural problem. Such contentions tend to significantly increase the desirability of the relevant decision-makers employing suitably multi-layered, multi-agency, systems thinking. In terms of practical measures, two key preliminary measures and one fundamental recommendation were made, pinpointing the desirability of improvements in property financing and increased perceptions of fairness.

scholarly journals Music as the Medicine of Trauma among Refugees in Arizona

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard Austin Kigunda Muriithi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Music Performance ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
The United States ◽  
Traumatic Experience ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Snowball Sampling

This paper presents outcomes of a phenomenological study conducted to explore the lived experience of refugee musicians. Purposive and snowball sampling methods were used to identify six musicians who performed in the cities of Phoenix and Tucson and had been involved in music prior to entering the United States. The primary data gathering method was structured and unstructured interviews, but observations were made for the musicians who performed in public events during the study period. Audio and video recordings were made and photographs taken during these performances. Study outcomes show that the musicians have persisted in music performance as their primary method of healing trauma and negative emotions. Traumatic experience resulted in their fleeing from their homes and seeking refuge in other countries. After being resettled in the United States, they continue to suffer from the experience of loss, need to adapt and change, and struggle with trauma and negative emotions. Music is their method of healing trauma and facilitating integration. Music produces healing through 1) like a painkiller, enabling them to forget problems that result in distress, 2) being their means to communicate a message of hope, and 3) enabling integration, thus reducing isolation and loneliness.

scholarly journals Comfort Levels and Communication Styles of Sexual Health Educators: An Interdisciplinary Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Kathleen A. Greenan
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
The United States ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Communication Styles ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Comfort Levels

Abstract This study explored sexual health education (SHE) through the lens of public school educators in the United States of America. It examined their comfort levels and the barriers educators faced by asking, “How comfortable are educators when communicating sexual health topics to adolescents for them to build a foundation to become sexually healthy adults?” The qualitative, phenomenological study included 11 public school teachers among three school districts in the State of Indiana. Conducting intimate, face-to-face interviews with participants advanced and expanded interdisciplinary research. Educators shared their beliefs and values regarding SHE instruction and levels of sexuality comfort. Three findings emerged from the data that can contribute to research in the fields of education, public policy, public health, and communication: (1) An inclusive sexual health education program can provide educators with more sexuality comfort, (2) Teacher training and instructional materials relate to an educator’s sexuality comfort level and willingness to communicate SHE, and (3) An educator’s level of sexuality comfort may likely increase if engaged in SHE decision-making policies. At the time of the study, State policies prohibited comprehensive education, although participants preferred a more inclusive approach to teaching, SHE. Additionally, the concept of sexuality comfort (1984) was reconstructed and revised. This study offered an in-depth exploration into a topic - sexual health - that affects all individuals and established a foundation for future qualitative and quantitative studies.

scholarly journals Music Booster Groups: Alleviating or Exacerbating Funding Inequality in American Public School Music Education?

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth Elpus ◽  
Adam Grisé
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Short Form ◽  
The United States ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Median Household Income ◽  
School Communities ◽  
Irs Form 990 ◽  
School Music

As fundraising has become a key component of American public school music educators’ professional responsibilities, in many places, parent organizations have taken an increasingly outsized role in raising private funds to supplement public school music budgets. The purpose of this study was to understand the finances of public school music parents’ associations and music booster groups and to understand the relation between the socioeconomic status of school communities and the amount of money raised by their local music booster groups. Using Internal Revenue Service (IRS) fiscal 2015 data for 5,575 music booster groups throughout the United States, we found evidence that, collectively, music booster groups raised at least $215 million in support of public school music education. At least four groups raised over $1,000,000; at least 31 raised over $500,000; and at least 723 raised over $100,000 each. We found that total booster revenues were significantly associated with local median household income. Each additional $1,000 of local median household income was associated with an additional $305 in revenue for booster groups filing IRS Form 990-EZ (“short form”) and with an additional $1,637 in revenue for booster groups filing the full IRS Form 990.

scholarly journals The Usage of E-Money A Phenomenological Study of E-Money Usage by Users in Bandung City

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Annisa Alriani ◽  
Kokom Komariah ◽  
Anwar Sani ◽  
Yanti Setianti
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Payment System ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Purchases ◽  
Online Payment ◽  
Network Problems ◽  
Depth Interviews

Usage of e-money for online purchases is becoming a trend among Indonesians, especially in Bandung, which points to changes in consumer behaviour.  But does the usage of e-money enhance the security and efficiency of the online payment system? This paper takes a phenomenological approach to answer the question.  Nine informants were selected by snowball sampling for observations and in-depth interviews. Triangulation was used to validate the data. The results indicated that based on the knowledge, feelings and experience of the users, the motives of the users in using e-money in their transactions were practicality, security and benefits such as discounts or bonuses. E-money left users feeling happy, satisfied and sophisticated since it simplified the transaction processes, but the user sometimes felt annoyed when they encountered technical and network problems. 

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