Engendered

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gareth Belling
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Feminist Critique ◽  
Gender Theory ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Classical Ballet ◽  
And Performance

Regendered movement refers to a process where choreographic material is created or adapted with the intention that it may be performed by either male or female dancers with little or no change to the original steps. This practice-led research project investigated the choreographer’s creative process for regendering contemporary ballet choreography and the dancers’ experiences of the rehearsal process and performance, and audience perception of meaning in the ballets. The research project sought to investigate the “in-born” and “natural” gender binaries of classical ballet by applying gender theory (Butler 1990, 2004; Polhemus 1993; Wulff 2008) and feminist critique of classical ballet (Daly 1987; Copeland 1993; Anderson 1997; Banes 1998). A mixed method, studio-based action research methodology was employed. Recent critical debate on gender in dance (Macaulay 2010, 2013; Jennings 2013, 2014), existing contemporary ballet, and its impact on the creative process of the choreographer are discussed.

Strategic approaches to practice: an action research project

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Burwell ◽  
Matthew Shipton
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Previous Experience ◽  
Questionnaire Study ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Evaluation Data ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Practice Schedules ◽  
And Performance

The importance of personal practice for instrumentalists and vocalists is well established among researchers, and axiomatic for practitioners. This paper reports on a phase of an action research project, investigating student approaches to personal practice. Following a preliminary questionnaire study, a residential clinic was conducted by practitioner-researchers for eight student participants. In a programme addressing practice, rehearsal and performance, students were introduced to and supported in the development of self-regulatory skills, through generic practice strategies and tools for time-management and self-evaluation. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, weblogs and practice schedules. Students’ previous experience with learning about practice was characterised, and complemented by the exploration of a programme offering support for more strategic approaches, beyond the setting of individual lessons.

scholarly journals Fra unntak til norm – å utvikle resiliens i et nettverk

2021 ◽  
pp. 329-354
Author(s):  
Lotta Snickare ◽  
Elvin-Nowak Ylva ◽  
Greta Gober
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Gender Theory ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Senior Research ◽  
Critical Scrutiny ◽  
Women Professors ◽  
Faculty Management

Abstract: From Exception to Norm – the Development of Resilience in a Network Combining gender theory with research on resilience, this chapter analyzes the effects of an action research project aimed at increasing the number of women in senior research positions at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Oslo University. As a part of the project, the faculty management nominated fifteen women professors and associate professors to attend a programme to improve their skills in writing articles and research applications. Individual interviews with all participants prior to the programme revealed that they would prefer to build a network where they could share experiences and discuss various topics. The two-year programme was therefore structured as a forum where we as action researchers offered theoretical input on topics chosen by the participants and worked with dialogue tools, focusing on these topics, in a structured and time-efficient exchange of experiences. The analysis shows that resilience is an essential skill in organizations characterized by critical scrutiny and competition. In the chapter, we describe how the network participants become more resilient by reflecting themselves in, and sharing experiences with, each other. Being in a context with other recognized top researchers without being the odd one out – the woman who has to prove herself – improves the ability to cope with adversity.

scholarly journals Finding a Fale: A collaborative research project with the Tonga Leitis’ Association (TLA) exploring the causes of and solutions to housing insecurity for leiti.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Neill Ballantyne
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Safe Space ◽  
Indigenous Research ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Research Project

<p><b>This is a collaborative research project where I worked alongside the Tonga Leitis’ Association to conduct semi-structure interviews with 20 leiti into the causes of, and solutions to housing insecurity. I set out to follow a PAR (participatory action research) methodology but was constrained in fully implementing this due to constraints of the project timeline. This project draws on the principles of PAR as well as other indigenous research theories.</b></p> <p>This project contributes to the academy’s understanding of the life and challenges experienced by leiti. It shows that housing insecurity cannot be viewed in isolation but is influenced by many aspects of people’s lives. This is especially true for ‘vulnerable’ minorities such as leiti. This project revealed that leiti experience marginalisation in many ways and showed that they are often survivors of significant levels of violence.</p> <p>This study includes a range of recommendations which are driven from the participant interviews. These actions should create change which would ensure that Tongan society is more inclusive of leiti and would provide leiti with a safe space to reside if they experience violence or oppression.</p>

scholarly journals Finding a Fale: A collaborative research project with the Tonga Leitis’ Association (TLA) exploring the causes of and solutions to housing insecurity for leiti.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Neill Ballantyne
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Safe Space ◽  
Indigenous Research ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Research Project

<p><b>This is a collaborative research project where I worked alongside the Tonga Leitis’ Association to conduct semi-structure interviews with 20 leiti into the causes of, and solutions to housing insecurity. I set out to follow a PAR (participatory action research) methodology but was constrained in fully implementing this due to constraints of the project timeline. This project draws on the principles of PAR as well as other indigenous research theories.</b></p> <p>This project contributes to the academy’s understanding of the life and challenges experienced by leiti. It shows that housing insecurity cannot be viewed in isolation but is influenced by many aspects of people’s lives. This is especially true for ‘vulnerable’ minorities such as leiti. This project revealed that leiti experience marginalisation in many ways and showed that they are often survivors of significant levels of violence.</p> <p>This study includes a range of recommendations which are driven from the participant interviews. These actions should create change which would ensure that Tongan society is more inclusive of leiti and would provide leiti with a safe space to reside if they experience violence or oppression.</p>

Exploring the Fourth Order

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barend KLITSIE ◽  
Rebecca PRICE ◽  
Christine DE LILLE
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Fourth Order ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Building Trust ◽  
Current Business

Companies are organised to fulfil two distinctive functions: efficient and resilient exploitation of current business and parallel exploration of new possibilities. For the latter, companies require strong organisational infrastructure such as team compositions and functional structures to ensure exploration remains effective. This paper explores the potential for designing organisational infrastructure to be part of fourth order subject matter. In particular, it explores how organisational infrastructure could be designed in the context of an exploratory unit, operating in a large heritage airline. This paper leverages insights from a long-term action research project and finds that building trust and shared frames are crucial to designing infrastructure that affords the greater explorative agenda of an organisation.

Implementation and Evaluation of a Program for Improving Physical Activity Among Women: Mixed Method Action Research

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Amiri Farahani ◽  
Soroor Parvizy ◽  
Eesa Mohammadi ◽  
Mohsen Asadi-Lari ◽  
Ziba Taghizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Mixed Method
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