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  • Florin, Ulrika
    et al.
    Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation.
    Uggla, KarolinaMälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation.Henninngsson, HasseFrank, LasseWestling, Björn
    DTRS14, The role of design in shaping sustainable futures: The 14th Design Thinking Research Symposium2024Collection (editor) (Refereed)
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  • Brewitz, Filippa
    Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering.
    KARTLÄGGNING AV UTVECKLARUPPLEVELSE GENOM KREATIV KODNING MED RUST2024Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Brister i utvecklarupplevelsen kan påverka användarupplevelsen negativt. Användarupplevelse är en viktig del av utvecklingsprocessen och tycks vara en avgörande faktor vid beslutstagande. Trots användarupplevelsens framträdande roll saknas det forskning kring utvecklarupplevelse. Konceptet är relativt nytt, och även om studier kring ämnet har genomförts finns det mycket kvar att utforska. Tidigare studier har fokuserat på hur man kan definiera eller förstå utvecklarupplevelse, men inga studier har genomförts kring hur man kan beskriva utvecklarupplevelsen. Syftet med mitt arbete är därför att kartlägga utvecklarupplevelse genom kreativ kodning, samt att undersöka om introspektion är lämpligt för att undersöka utvecklarupplevelse. Jag har undersökt hur jag kan beskriva utvecklarupplevelsen i Rust med ramverket Nannou, vilket jag har gjort genom frågeställningarna: Hur kan jag beskriva utvecklarupplevelsen för kreativ kodning med programspråket Rust med avseende på språk, dokumentation och utvecklingsmiljö genom praktik? Är det möjligt att undersöka utvecklarupplevelsen i Rust och Nannou genom introspektion? För att kartlägga utvecklarupplevelsen genom kreativ kodning har jag programmerat i Rust. Under tiden har jag antecknat mina upplevelser, reflektioner och tankar i en dagbok. Jag utvärderade anteckningarna genom att tillämpa tematisk analys. Från analysen framgår det att utvecklarupplevelsen för Rust genom kreativ kodning med avseende på utvecklingsmiljö är hjälpsam, med avseende på dokumentation kan beskrivas som varierande i tillgänglighet och svårighetsgrad. Dessutom framgår det att utvecklarupplevelsen för Rust genom kreativ kodning med avseende på språk kan beskrivas som familjär och invecklad. Slutligen visade det sig att introspektion, med dessa metoder,  är svårt att använda för att undersöka utvecklarupplevelsen i Rust och Nannou. En positiv aspekt av denna metod är dock att risken för misstolkning av data försvinner, eftersom forskaren både är datainsamlingen och analytikern.

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  • Hermansson, Tina
    Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering. Kristina Hermansson.
    Visuellt berättande turistkartor för vägledning och engagemang2024Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Denna studie är en kandidatuppsats inom området informationsdesign med inriktning informativ illustration och är ett samarbete med Strängnäs kommun. Studien handlar om hur visuellt berättande kartor som bygger på en användarcentrerad design och kartografiska teorier kan utformas för att ge vägledning och en ökad vilja och engagemang att besöka turist- och besöksmål i Mariefred. 

    I studien intervjuades användare för att ta reda på grundläggande behov i en turistkarta. Gestaltningsförslag skapades sedan från teorier som visuellt narrativt ramverk, visuellt berättande, semiotik, gestaltlagar, visuella designtroper, perception och kognition.

    Gestaltningsförslagen testades med användarna med semistrukturerade intervjuer och A/B testning. Utifrån respondenternas svar skapades en slutlig användarcentrerad turistkarta över Mariefred innehållandes teoretiskt underbyggda visuella berättelser.

    De designval som användarna föredrar i turistkartor, svarar på frågan om hur visuella berättelser kan underlätta navigeringen och uppmuntra turister att besöka sevärdheter i Mariefred. Det lyfter också fram det faktum att användarna i allmänhet inte är medvetna om de kartografiska teorierna bakom illustrationerna och de visuella berättelserna, vilket i hög grad bidrar till designens kvalitet. 

    Nyckelord: Visuellt berättande, turistkarta, kartografi, storytelling, visuellt narrativ, navigering och engagemang

  • Schaeffer, Jennie
    Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation.
    På perrongen2020In: Spaning, ISSN 1651-2774, no 32-33, p. 34-35Article in journal (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
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  • Schaeffer, Jennie
    Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation.
    Demokrati fungerar2021In: Spaning, ISSN 1651-2774, no 34-35, p. 3-3Article in journal (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
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  • Schaeffer, Jennie
    Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation.
    Waiting to breathe2022In: Spaning, ISSN 1651-2774, no 36-37, p. 40-43Article in journal (Other academic)
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  • Andersson Schaeffer, Jennie
    Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation.
    Jag är sjuk!  Lyssna och välj rätt bot för min kropp2022In: Spaning, ISSN 1651-2774, no 36-37, p. 58-61Article in journal (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
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  • Mossberg, Fanny
    et al.
    Mälardalen University, School of Education, Culture and Communication, Educational Sciences and Mathematics.
    Lundqvist, Johanna
    Mälardalen University, School of Education, Culture and Communication, Educational Sciences and Mathematics.
    Sund, Louise
    Mälardalen University, School of Education, Culture and Communication, Educational Sciences and Mathematics.
    An international scoping review focused on gifted and talented children: Early identification and inclusive education2024In: Journal of Childhood, Education and Society, ISSN 2717-638X, Vol. 5, no 3, p. 407-423Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Gifted and talented children should be identified at an early stage and provided with opportunities to thrive, flourish, and develop in inclusive education. Inclusive education refers to a sense of belonging, and development to one’s fullest, including talent development. This international scoping review aims to investigate contextual and environmental factors contributing to well-functioning inclusive education, with a particular focus on early identification of gifted and talented children. The Bioecological model for human development and the Differentiating Model of Giftedness and Talent constituted the framework. Twenty-three (N=23) research articles were included and two thematical analyses were conducted. Regarding early identification, five influential factors (i.e., themes) were created: Knowledge about giftedness and talent; Opportunities for all children to demonstrate their abilities; Identification strategies; Collaborations; and Teacher education and professional development. Regarding well-functioning inclusive education, five factors (i.e., themes) were created, which, in addition to early identification, will also play a role; these were: Policies recognising inclusion and gifted and talented children; Appreciation of diversity; Additional educational provisions; Peer interactions and learning; and Home-school partnership. A factor model for early identification and well-functioning inclusive education targeting giftedness and talent is presented, and suggestions for practitioners and further research are provided.

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  • Meyerson, Elin
    Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering.
    God upplevelse i dubbel bemärkelse: En studie om att utvärdera och att utveckla en restaurangs webbplatsdesign med stöd av asynkrona användartester och en utvärderingsmatris2024Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

     This study explores the use of an evaluation matrix in digital asynchronous user testing. The focus has been on creating a proposal for a website design for Pizzeria Mariaplan that supports the ordering process for both customers and staff. By examining key aspects of a good user experience and analyzing strengths and weaknesses using an evaluation matrix, the design was developed with two main focuses: to facilitate the ordering process before communication issues arise and to promote the restaurant, thereby creating and maintaining visitor interest. 

    The study applied the evaluation matrix on three occasions to generate measurable results for comparison between competitors, the existing website, and a new design for the restaurant's website. The results show that the new design, whose central feature is a filtering function, has improved scores in all the evaluated areas. In most areas, the new design is also in line with the restaurant's competitors. 

    The conclusions drawn are that images of the food, detailed information about ingredients, and a smooth, functional user experience are essential for the restaurant's customers. Asynchronous user tests supported by an evaluation matrix are not always entirely fair, as a participant can make a mistake without realizing it. However, it is an efficient method for tracking the development of a website design and gaining clear insights into potential users' experience of different design aspects. 

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  • Anneroth, Sweco
    et al.
    Sweco, Sweden.
    Ferlander, Sara
    Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Health and Welfare.
    Jukkala, Tanya
    Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Health and Welfare.
    Public Spaces are Failing Girls and Women: How Feminist Planning can Learn from Social Innovation2024In: The Journal of Public Space, ISSN 2206-9658, Vol. 9, no 1, p. 109-114Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Public spaces are often failing girls and women, with male dominance and a lack of representation being prevalent issues. The 2030 Agenda emphasises the need for safe and accessible public spaces for women, children and other disadvantaged or marginalised  groups. Nevertheless, women and girls tend to be neglected in the development of urban areas, and their specific needs and risks are not fully considered. Hence, there is a need for feminist urban planning.  Feminist planning aims to understand, challenge, and change power relations in public spaces, by involving the experiences, needs, and desires of marginalised groups in the planning process in order to create more equal cities. This approach recognises the individual and collective power that women and other disadvantaged groups already possess. Social innovation is an innovative practice for meeting social needs and shares a common goal with feminist planning of promoting social change and increasing power for disadvantaged groups. However, whereas feminist urban planning – and urban planning in general – tend to end when a project has been planned and executed, social innovation has a stronger and more explicit focus on results or impact of the process or project. This is an aspect where feminist planning can learn from social innovation. By addressing the specific needs of marginalised groups and focusing on results and actual change, feminist planning can contribute to positive social change and empower women and girls in urban development processes. This viewpoint argues that feminist planning can learn from the focus of social innovation on results (i.e. output, outcome and impact of the planning), which has the potential to change planning practices and challenge gendered social norms in order to create more equal, just and socially sustainable public spaces and cities.

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  • Munhall, Brendan
    et al.
    Department of Education, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Antera, Sofia
    Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
    Fuster, Carles
    Mälardalen University, School of Education, Culture and Communication, Educational Sciences and Mathematics. School of Education, Culture and Communication, Mälardalen University, Västerås, Sweden.
    Study tutors’ professional role and practical work with newly arrived students in Sweden2024In: Language and Education, ISSN 0950-0782, E-ISSN 1747-7581Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Study Tutoring in the Mother Tongue is a support measure in Swedish schools typically offered to newly arrived students. The space is often referred to as one for translanguaging because, during tutoring sessions, both study tutors and students alternate between using their native language (L1) and Swedish while discussing the subject matter. The few studies available describe study tutors as a critical ‘language and culture bridge’ for newly arrived students’. In this study, we interview ten study tutors from across Sweden to explore their perceptions of their professional role and practical work with newly arrived students. The results show that study tutors describe their work as an essential support measure for newly arrived students’ success and inclusion in school. Yet, the study tutors also highlight their work as having collaboration, time and resource constraints, and that they feel they lack the training to address these challenges. In response, the study tutors see their work as pragmatic, relying on their professional backgrounds and initiative to support their students, at times acting outside their official responsibilities. These findings show the underutilization of study tutors, the potential of which could be developed through their greater inclusion in school planning and formalized training.

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  • Liibaan, Yahye
    et al.
    Mälardalen University, School of Education, Culture and Communication.
    Olsson, Andreas
    Mälardalen University, School of Education, Culture and Communication.
    Lärarhandledningens stöd för lärare i matematik: En kvalitativ studie om hur lärare beskriver lärarhandledningens stöd för matematiska diskussioner och delaktighet2024Independent thesis Advanced level (professional degree), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Studien undersöker vilket stöd matematiklärare uppfattar att lärarhandledningar ger för att främja matematiska diskussioner och delaktighet i undervisningen. Metoden för studien är intervjuer. Genom analys av intervjusvar undersöks lärarnas åsikter om handledningarnas roll för att stödja eller begränsa elevernas lärande och kommunikation. Resultaten visar att lärarna anser att handledningarna underlättar för samarbete och diskussion i klassrummet, men det finns även utmaningar, såsom bristen på stöd för elever med olika behov och behovet av språkutveckling. Slutsatsen är att lärarna anser att lärarhandledningar spelar en viktig roll för att främja matematiska diskussioner och delaktighet, men att de kan förbättras för att ge bättre stöd för att möta elevernas olika förutsättningar och språkliga utveckling. Det kan vara relevant att ytterligare undersöka dessa aspekter för att utveckla lärarhandledningar som främjar differentiering och samtalsstöd i matematikundervisningen. 

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  • Pettersson, Johanna
    Mälardalen University, School of Education, Culture and Communication.
    Det språkutvecklande klassrummet i årskurs 4–6: En kvalitativ studie om lärares perspektiv på språkutvecklande arbetssätt i svenskundervisningen för årskurs 4–62024Independent thesis Advanced level (professional degree), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Språk finns överallt! Språket är hörnstenen som ger oss möjlighet att lära och förstå men ock-så att dela och bygga kunskap med andra, vilket skapar intresse och frågeställningar om hur ett språkutvecklande klassrum i ämnet svenska fungerar. Syftet med min studie är att synliggöra, dels hur det språkutvecklande klassrummet kan se ut för årskurs 4–6, dels att få en förståelse för vilka utmaningar lärare möter i det språkutvecklande arbetet i svenskundervisningen. Studien genomför intervjuer för insamling av data med fem lärare i årskurserna 3–6.  Att elever får möta en explicit undervisning som, utöver ren språkkunskap, utvecklar kognitiva och metakognitiva förmågor i givande sammanhang med kamrater och vuxna, där ett rikt språk används, är några av nyckelfaktorerna som respondenterna belyser i studien. Slutsatsen är att differentierad undervisning och stöttning i form av visuella och auditiva redskap kan anses vara framgångsfaktorer i svenskundervisningen. Att arbeta språkutvecklande upplevs komplext då flera förmågor skall utvecklas och elevers inställning till språket och motivationen till att lära varierar. 

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  • Önnered, Simon
    et al.
    Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation.
    Sannö, Anna
    Stefan, Ioana
    Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation.
    Johansson, Peter
    Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation.
    Anticipating emerging issues for resilient energy systems: wider, deeper and further perspectives2024In: Foresight, ISSN 1463-6689, E-ISSN 1465-9832Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore the long-term, deeper transformations occurring in thewider energy transition to anticipate emerging issues through collective anticipatory intelligence.

    Design/methodology/approach – Through a co-productive research design, the authors collectivelyscanned and discussed contemporary developments in the Swedish energy transition. The acquiredinsight was used in a causal layered analysis over three horizons to separate between views anddevelopments in time and space.

    Findings – Findings of this study present current, transitionary and emerging issues and how theyemerge from deeper levels such as values and worldviews. These issues are discussed around howunderlying changes may change to mitigate them, suggesting three strategies.

    Practical implications – The framed and anticipated issues enable monitoring and proactive response,and the discussion contributes insight to ongoing political debates, as well as implications for managingsimilar initiatives.

    Social implications – Insights are provided into the changing cultures and values required in a futureenergy system, showing, e.g. how demand-side response may either come through relinquishing controlover consumption or through increased flexibility and change.

    Originality/value – Studying issues of growing concern and novel approaches, this paper should be ofinterest to practitioners in the energy sector and foresight professionals. It provides a critique and framingof issues to be monitored, adding to the growing library of energy futures studies.

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  • Lindén, Ona
    et al.
    Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Health and Welfare.
    Rickert, Evelina
    Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Health and Welfare.
    Nycklar till följsamhet för bäckenbottenträning: En kvalitativ intervjustudie med fysioterapeuters beskrivningar av stöttning vid urininkontinens hos kvinnor2024Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Bakgrund: Urininkontinens är vanligt bland kvinnor och kan påverka deras livskvalité. Bäckenbottenträning, som kan minska symtomen, måste utföras en längre period för att ge effekt. Fysioterapeuter som ger träningsråd kan därmed behöva stötta till följsamhet, exempelvis med beteendeförändringstekniker. Forskning finns kring olika faktorer som påverkar följsamheten hos kvinnor med urininkontinens men empiriska studier saknas om vilka beteendeförändringstekniker fysioterapeuter använder för att stötta till följsamhet för denna patientgrupp.

    Syfte: Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka vilka beteendeförändringtekniker fysioterapeuter beskriver att de använder för att stötta kvinnor med urininkontinens till ökad följsamhet för bäckenbottenträning.

    Metod: Kvalitativ design tillämpades. Sex fysioterapeuter, verksamma inom kvinnohälsa, rekryterades genom bekvämlighetsurval. Semi-strukturerade intervjuer genomfördes. Data analyserades enligt kvalitativ innehållsanalys med deduktiv ansats utifrån Michies et al., (2013) taxonomi.

    Resultat: Från fysioterapeuternas beskrivningar identifierades 19 beteendeförändringtekniker ur 9 kategorier samt en beteendeförändringsteknik som inte kunde identifierades till taxonomin och blev därmed förslag på ny teknik.             

    Slutsats: Studien visar att flertalet beteendeförändringstekniker som identifierades har stöd i aktuell forskning gällande att öka följsamheten. Även tekniker som inte identifieras har visats effektiva för att främja följsamhet.

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  • Löfstaf, Emma
    et al.
    Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare.
    Salameh, Nabila
    Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare.
    SJUKSKÖTERSKORS ERFARENHET AV MEDLIDANDE: En allmän litteraturöversikt2024Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
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  • Almutawali, Hadeer
    Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare.
    SJUKSKÖTERSKORNAS ERFARENHETER AV PALLIATIV VÅRD2024Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
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    Background: Palliative care is a form of care aimed at consistently creating well-being and alleviating suffering. In the nurses' professional roles and responsibilities, it includes meeting the individual needs of patients and protecting their dignity and integrity, regardless of their life situation. Previous research indicates that patients and their families desire a functional care relationship and communication that allows the patient to feel involved and secure.Aime: The aim was to describe the nurses' experiences of palliative care. Method: A general literature review was conducted by analyzing twelve nursing science articles. Seven of the selected articles were qualitative, four were quantitative, and one had a mixed-method approach. Results: The nurses experienced difficulties in communication with patients, which was crucial for meeting their needs and wishes. The work environment and time constraints posed significant challenges, resulting in difficult prioritizations. The nurses emphasized the importance of having adequate knowledge in palliative care to manage these challenges effectively. Conclusion: Nurses faced significant challenges in palliative care. Adequate knowledge and education in palliative care were crucial for addressing these challenges and improving attitudes towards caring for palliative patients. A supportive work environment and collegial support had a substantial positive impact on nurses' mental health and job satisfaction, which in turn can enhance the quality of care for palliative patients.

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  • Gill, Herman
    et al.
    Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare.
    Wredlert, Cecilia
    Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare.
    Vård av patienter med Covid-192024Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
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  • Public defence: 2024-12-04 09:15 C3-003, Eskilstuna
    Sanchez de Ocaña, Adrian
    Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation.
    Advancing the Development Process of Digital Twins for Production Systems2024Licentiate thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

     

    Manufacturing companies are increasingly making substantial investments towards digital twins to enable the continuous optimization of their production processes. To maximize the value of these investments, a structured development process can facilitate faster development, enhance resource planning, and reduce overall costs while simultaneously increasing the probability of successful digital twin developments for production systems. 

    Existing literature principally addresses specific steps and challenges within the development process, leaving a need for deeper holistic exploration into how digital twins can be developed in industrial manufacturing settings. This gap represents a significant challenge for manufacturing companies, as the incorrect execution of this process could result in a considerable loss of valuable time and resources.

    The purpose of this thesis is to explore the development process of digital twins for production systems. This thesis studies the development process of digital twins within a global manufacturing by adopting real-time longitudinal case study methodology. By focusing on the development process aspects, this licentiate thesis seeks to generate new insights that will be useful to those responsible for or involved in the digital twin development process. 

    This thesis provides three main contributions. Firstly, it identifies key requirements when developing digital twins for production systems, highlighting the need to focus on not only technical requirements, but also requirements related to people and processes. Secondly, based on physical, virtual, and process complexity, it identifies the sources of complexity when developing digital twins for production systems. Thirdly, it provides insights into the development activities within digital twin development processes , offering significant guidelines for researchers and practitioners.

    This thesis presents a framework that offers a practical contribution to support practitioners in the process of developing digital twins for production systems. It outlines a structured approach to assist practitioners in mitigating the complexities of digital twin development process. The approach outlines key stages and considerations to facilitate the holistic perspective of the process, providing a practical tool for manufacturing companies to enhance their efforts and increase the potential for success in digital twin developments for production systems. 

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  • Jalhed, Hedvig
    et al.
    Mälardalen University, School of Education, Culture and Communication, Educational Sciences and Mathematics.
    Wilén, Sara
    Lund University, Sweden.
    Music and Embodied Action In Opera: A Reflective Practitioner Dialogue2024Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    How can we talk about musico-dramatic methods and models for operatic acting, and how do these relate to other kinds of acting? Observing the tendency of operatic professionals and peda-gogues to import concepts and ideals from theatrical and cinematic practices with non-operatic application of music, we reflect upon what possibilities and problems this discursive choice in-stils. Interestingly, while operatic practice predates many of the acting schools influencing opera today, there is an apparent lack of documented genre-specific and singer-centered methodology related to operatic acting. This observation has instigated a mutual exchange of reflections in parallel with our respective practical endeavors. As operatic practitioners, we come from simi-lar backgrounds as trained opera singers in the classical tradition, but with different explorative approaches as artistic researchers in music drama. In our view, a musico-dramatic acting methodology needs to address the core aspects of operatic acting. These aspects concern performative and interpretative as well as operative and cognitive skills. Turning our attention to the same issue from different positions has highlighted both common ground and the need for further development. By displaying the core arguments of our dialogue in annotated and recited form, we hope to raise new questions and ideas about musico-dramatic performance.

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  • Utne-Reitan, Bjørnar
    Mälardalen University, School of Education, Culture and Communication, Educational Sciences and Mathematics.
    Ernst Friedrich Richter and the Birth of Modern Music Theory Pedagogy2024In: Music Theory Online, E-ISSN 1067-3040, Vol. 30, no 3Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This article provides a detailed discussion of the pedagogy and legacy of Ernst Friedrich Richter (1808–79). A theory teacher at the Leipzig Conservatory since its founding in 1843, Richter is most famous for authoring one of the most enduring harmony manuals—the Lehrbuch der Harmonie (1853)—which, among other things, was instrumental in popularizing the use of Roman numeral analysis in harmony pedagogy. Gaining a hegemonic position in the Western music theory discourse of the late nineteenth century, he played a key role in shaping the common practice of modern music theory pedagogy. Richter’s legacy has been tainted by critiques from several later theorists. Applying a Foucauldian discourse-theoretical lens, this article attempts to look beyond this historically negative assessment by asking what enabled Richter’s work to become so influential. The article is structured in six sections. Following the introduction and a brief overview of E. F. Richter’s life and works, two sections discuss what characterizes “Richterian” pedagogy. As source material, these sections draw on Richter’s writings as well as the exercises of one of his most famous students, Edvard Grieg (1843–1907). The last section before the conclusion investigates Richter’s legacy, considering both his initial broad international success and later critiques of his influence on modern music theory pedagogy.

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  • Kirsten, Nils
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för pedagogik, didaktik och utbildningssociologi.
    Lindvall, Jannika
    Mälardalen University, School of Education, Culture and Communication, Educational Sciences and Mathematics.
    Forskningsstöd för kompetensutvecklingsmodellers effekter på undervisning och lärande2024Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    In this report, we provide a review of research on the effects of teachers’ professional development (PD) on teaching and student learning, and evaluate some PD models and their potential application in national PD in Sweden.

    The report’s conclusions and recommendations can be summarized as follows:

    1.     There is strong evidence that high-quality PD can improve teaching and student learning, while the PD that teachers typically participate in is unlikely to lead to such effects.

    2.     PD that improves student learning is very likely to be economically beneficial for society.

    3.     We present three main recommendations, regardless of which model for teacher PD that is chosen:

    a. Teachers should receive support through several mechanisms because this increases the likelihood that they will qualitatively and sustainably apply newly acquired knowledge to their teaching.

    b. The model should consist of parts with relatively short duration because PD programs do not need to have long duration to produce effects on teaching and student learning, and shorter interventions use teachers’ time and school resources more sparingly.

    c. The model should recommend ways of teaching that are well-supported by reliable research on which ways of teaching improve student learning (considering factors such as subject, grade level, and context), as it is otherwise unlikely that student learning will improve.

    4.     To increase the likelihood that national PD improves teaching and student learning, the Swedish National Agency for Education (Skolverket) should:

    a. Develop structures to assess the research support for the content of PD, for example, which ways of teaching benefit student learning, taking into account factors such as subject, grade level, and context.

    b. Use impact evaluation within the framework of pilot programs before scaling up initiatives nationally, as well as evaluate the effects of scaled-up initiatives.

     

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