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Connecting the Cerebral and Heartfelt: Integrating Creative Problem Solving and Design Thinking
Get PDFThis paper reviews scholarly resources and industry articles exploring the challenges of understanding and implementing design thinking. Drawing upon these findings, I will develop a novel framework that connects the cerebral and heartfelt aspects of Creative Problem Solving with the more empathetic design thinking methodology. The purpose of this endeavor is twofold: first, to capture my understanding of the intellectual and emotional experiences encountered during a creative problem-solving journey, and second, to establish a unique human-centered design thinking framework that works to integrate elements of Creative Problem Solving, the Thinking Skills Model, providing a fresh perspective to tackle frequent obstacles in comprehension and execution. Ultimately, this visualization and narrative will serve as a solid foundation for enhancing my future endeavors in facilitating, training, and writing on the subject
EVALUATING THE USE OF A SPECIALISED TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATION ON STUDENTS LEARNING GROWTH
Get PDFFrom experience, students usually drop their achievement levels only when faced with a situation beyond their control. Situations that impact them are physical, mental, or both, such as bullying, family sickness, or death. The global pandemic that swept the world was a situation that has globally affected all human beings. This impact was substantial from a humanistic well-being perspective and economically and academically. The economic and human impact was an experience that could be seen directly within the schools of Qatar. Large swathes of children showed lower academic levels than predicted before the pandemic. When we returned from Covid, levels of learning were below what teachers expected. Globally, government and school expectations were for children to catch up. In Qatar, this was also the expectation. Schools behaved in such a way that they required children to continue as if they had not missed a second of education. Experience and observation showed differently
The Utility of Deep Divergence in Applied Creativity
Get PDFIf applied creativity seeks the generation of novel and useful ideas for a real-world goal, wish, or challenge, then my concept of theoretical creativity can best be described as the generation of ideas that are novel and not yet useful. I assert that the employment of deep divergence is the best tool for producing ideas within a theoretical creativity framework. Deep divergence is defined as divergent thinking to its most extreme levels, far beyond what is probable, beyond what is possible, and into an unplumbed realm of what is currently impossible and unknowable. However, for this project, my aim was to determine if there is utility in exploring deep divergence in matters of applied creativity and, in particular, within the construct of a creative problem-solving ideation session. What follows is 1) a foundation of the considerations and precautions one must address prior to the implementation of deep divergence in an ideation session, and 2) a proposed methodology for exploring deep divergence, including tools, facilitation prompts, and suggestions for establishing a productive creative climate
A Lifetime of Stress: Analysis and Treatment of an Inlaid Chinese Box
Get PDFInlaid wooden objects are complex and intricate mixed media assemblages that can provide significant challenges to the conservator, as the properties of the individual materials can conflict and complicate treatment options. For example, traditional inlay materials such as ivory and mother-of-pearl are particularly susceptible to shifts in moisture and acidity, and the hygroscopic nature of historic proteinaceous adhesives can exacerbate dimensional changes in the surrounding wood. This paper describes the research and subsequent treatment to stabilize and restore a Qing dynasty wooden tabletop chest inlaid with ivory, mother-of-pearl, and various siliceous minerals. A combination of adhesive failure along multiple joints and significant physical damage to the structure and surfaces had resulted in areas of splitting, checking, separation, and instability. Treatment aimed to restore functionality, as the object will be displayed and used in a private home. Numerous ethical concerns were considered during the course of treatment, such as the invasiveness of certain steps and the need for restoring function versus strictly maintaining form, but the priority for treatment remained the piece’s ultimate usability. The object was re-assembled with durability in mind, and a variety of approaches were utilized for securing new joins and filling losses in the wood. Once treatment was complete, the box was stabilized for regular handling and use in a private environment
Visual Representation of Black Individuals at the Forefront of Underground Railroad Interpretation
Get PDFThis thesis is grounded in a reflection and analysis of the building of an institution whose foundation and visuals position the narratives of Black individuals at the forefront of Underground Railroad interpretation. In 2018, the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center opened to the public after decades in the making. Its permanent exhibition, One More River to Cross, set in motion a shift in power – of whose stories are represented and shared – generated by visual activism.
“Between the American Revolution in 1776 and the end of the Civil War in 1865, thousands of freedom seekers escaped slavery in the southern United States. Many relied on a network of people and places called the Underground Railroad.”[1] The nature of the Underground Railroad was to operate just out of view, to aid and create the opportunities for enslaved persons to make it to free states and Canada. Because it was necessary to keep the movement hidden, evidence of these operations is rarely depicted visually. This thesis explores the creation of the One More River to Cross exhibition and calls for exhibit design and interpretation to be more inclusive utilizing a critical lens, to generate a shift in how we understand the Underground Railroad.
I argue that by only exhibiting visuals that are readily available, the most critical elements of history are left out. This in turn continues systemic oppressive practices and behaviors. Throughout the last half century, exhibitions in museums and other educational and public settings rely on visuals used again and again, or that are easily accessible, to depict the stories of the Underground Railroad. These visuals are most often photographs or paintings of white abolitionists, sympathizers and Quakers, and their homes, properties, or material possessions. Black individuals are most often depicted on the run or hiding and are rarely specific persons recognized in a non-demeaning light. This is a result of the continued systemic oppression of Black individuals stemming from slavery, who would not have had the privilege to record, document and display their own stories. When only the visuals most readily available or easily accessible are used in the interpretation and presentation of the Underground Railroad narratives, we often fail to capture the reality of those whose experiences defined the fight for freedom. These experiences are not only representative of the past, but they are also intertwined within our cultures and communities to this day.
Museums and caretakers of public history need to expand how they think of utilizing visuals – of whom, by whom, for whom, who is there, and who is not. Every image has power.
[1] Network Wall, One More River to Cross Exhibition. Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, 2018
The research and treatment of a Qing Dynasty garment from the Buffalo Museum of Science
Get PDFThe scope of this project was to research, analyze and treat a sleeveless garment from the Buffalo Museum of Science that is thought to be originally from China. The sleeveless garment was donated to the museum by Chauncey J. Hamlin and little information is known about the context or origin of the garment. Research was conducted to gain historical information about the type of garment and why it was made. Analysis was conducted on the fibers, metal wrapped threads and dyes to identify the materials used. The garment was treated with a heat activated adhesive support patch to stabilize the areas of splitting on the main fabric
Benefits of Rhythmic Musical Chanting Used As a Strategy for English Language Learning
Get PDFIn January 2023 a cohort of eight Buffalo State education students and two professors travelled to Torremaggiore Italy as part of the IPDS Italy Program. This three weeklong program encourages teacher candidates to learn about education practices in Italy. This study examined the benefits that teacher candidates can gain while instructing students whose first language is not English. Specifically, I wondered what happens when rhythmic musical chanting is used as a strategy for English language learning?https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/ipds_research/1003/thumbnail.jp
Cultural Differences in Teachers’ Perceptions of Classroom Aggression
No full textUnderstand the differing teacher perceptions of relational and physical aggression between the Dominican Republic and the United States. Understand the differences in culture, collectivism versus individualism, between the Dominican Republic and the United States.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/ipds_research/1008/thumbnail.jp
Leeland Jones and Claude Clapp: Case Studies of Civil Rights in Western New York
Get PDFThe Civil Rights Movement, which occurred primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, aimed to acquire justice, equality, and an end to racism and discrimination against Black Americans. In an attempt to do so, Black activists staged protests, walkouts, and boycotts and turned to institutions of education and politics to usher in change. However, the historiography on the Civil Rights Movement focuses on the more prominent events and individuals of the time, for example, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The missing components of the historiography include the contributions made by Northern local leaders to the Civil Rights Movement. In particular, Leeland N. Jones Jr. and Claude Clapp are two case studies from Buffalo, New York, who adapted methodologies utilized by civil rights activists to fight for equality in a Northern location. Gathering information from primary and secondary sources, this author intends to highlight the efforts of two Black Buffalonians that fought for civil rights reform in housing policies, politics, and education. This thesis aims to broaden the understanding and include local leaders in the growing historiography of the Civil Rights Movement. The struggle for justice and equality was not contained to the Southern United States but spread across the nation and globe. Leeland Jones and Claude Clapp are just two examples of local leaders advocating to end racism and discrimination in their communities