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Developing guiding principles for the Socially-Just Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (SJ-TPSR) approach: lessons learned from a collaborative self-study
No full textIn this paper, we developed guiding principles for the Socially-Just
Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (SJ-TPSR) approach,
focusing on how these principles were formed and what they
entail. Drawing on a 12-month collaborative self-study (consisting
of eight teacher educators across three countries), we identified
key lessons learned from the enactment of the SJ-TPSR approach.
Our discussion provides four guiding principles for enactment: (i)
Foster reflexive practice through collaboration and/or theoretical
grounding; (ii) Integrate a clear and explicit personal and social
responsibility learning intention; (iii) Prioritise responsiveness over
fidelity; and (iv) Place the learners (and their social justice
matters) at the centre of the SJ-TPSR approach. These principles
offer guidance for the enactment of the SJ-TPSR approach,
supporting its capacity to advance social justice within
educational settings. Our hope is that in providing empirically
informed guiding principles, the reader feels encouraged and
motivated to enact the SJ-TPSR in their own context
Best Laid Plans: A photo-sculptural, embodied response to spatial and social transformation, through a study of housing-led development in Cabra, Dublin 7
Get PDFMandy O’Neill: Best Laid Plans: A photo-sculptural, embodied response to spatial and social transformation, through a study of housing-led development in Cabra, Dublin 7.
In 2020, spatial transformation in the form of a new housing development in Cabra, Dublin 7, dovetailed with new directions emerging in my photographic work. Through experimental and
iterative artistic processes I set out to deepen and accelerate my practice, asking how expanded photography methods could be an effective way to open dialogue about the lived experience of
this spatial and social transformation.
Multiple photographic approaches were enacted through photo-walks of Cabra, including repeat photography, typologies and street photography. An impulsive, embodied response to the built environment shaped the nature of the photographs produced, as did the weather and lighting conditions. Photo-walks were documented in field diaries, with photographs and text combined as part of the research creation process. Photographic materials were then edited and constructed, in the artist’s studio, and used as reference towards hybrid artefacts. Methods of community engagement were enacted throughout the research in the form of interviews, photoelicitation sessions and book-making workshops.
The results were manifest in a series of artefacts presented in the exhibition Best Laid Plans, at the Irish Architectural Archive, September 6th -November 29th 2024. Thematically the artefacts address the topics of housing-led development and the effects of planning, through a case study of Cabra, while also considering the wider historical and national context of housing. Key findings included the effectiveness of hybrid, materially engaged, spatialised practice in engaging interdisciplinary audiences, and stimulating interest around the topic of both housing led development and expanded photography practice. The artistic processes outlined in this thesis, add valuable tacit knowledge as a contribution to the field of expanded photography
practice. Informed by theories of material thinking and material engagement, the research argues for the value of praxical knowledge which emerges through interaction with materials, and the efficacy of photography-based installation to affectively engage an audience
Measuring features of asexual identity development: the development and validation of a psychometric scale
Get PDFThis study describes the initial steps in the development of the
32-item Assessment of Asexual Identity Development Scale (AAID)
to measure variables unique to asexuality. Items were developed
through a thematic analysis of findings from previous literature
and a pilot measure was administered to a sample of expert
reviewers for content analysis (n=15). Exploratory factor analysis
(n=825) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) (n=826) confirmed
the dimensionality, reliability and validity of the AAID scale and
good model fit was obtained (comparative fit index = .96, root
mean square error of approximation = .038, CMIN/DF = 2.20,
χ2=1318.84). Six factors emerged: Discovering Asexuality, Being
Asexual, Asexual Community, Disclosure, Navigating Relationships
and Navigating Relationships: Desires. Standardised factor loadings
of all items were high or moderate, and all subscales indicated
good to excellent internal reliability (ω = .72–.93). This study supports the internal consistency of the AAID and its subscales, and
construct and discriminant validity. Finally, this research demonstrates that AAID scores were stable over five weeks. This measure
is a reliable and useful tool to evaluate the development of an
asexual identity and will contribute to the growing body of literature on asexualit
A Q Methodology Study: Exploring early childhood educators’ attitudes toward inclusive practices using Universal Design for Learning in early childhood care and education classrooms
Get PDFAs awareness of learner diversity grows, there is an impetus to adopt and apply inclusive education across the education continuum. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is recognised in literature and policy as a key framework to promote equitable education for all children. However, its implementation in Irish early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings remains limited. Moreover, most research has focused on UDL in higher education, with minimal attention to early childhood education. This study aimed to contribute to understanding the attitudes and beliefs of early childhood educators regarding inclusive pedagogical practices through the lens of UDL. It explored the variability of early childhood educators’ attitudes as a first step to adopt UDL as an effective pedagogical tool in Irish ECEC. The study used the UDL Guidelines 3.0 to investigate early childhood educators’ approach to creating all-inclusive Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) classrooms. The research adopted an exploratory qualiquantological hybrid approach (Q
methodology) of insights from quantitative and qualitative methods to gain deep insight into, and understanding of, subjective viewpoints. The research participants were thirty-four early childhood educators with various roles who worked in ECCE classrooms. Each participant
completed a Q-sort, which was analysed with Q software, followed by four post-Q online semi-structured interviews. In addition to highlighting a shared consensus on placing the child at the centre of inclusive practices, three distinguishing viewpoints were identified, categorised, and named as Relational Advocates, Collaborative Partners, and Compassionate Innovators. Additionally, using a flexible, alternative, and post-disciplinary
research method such as Q methodology allows for objectively and scientifically exploring subjective beliefs and opinions, thereby gaining new knowledge and making a substantial contribution to education research, policy, and practice
Challenges in Forest Carbon Governance: Insights From Southeast Asia
Get PDFMeeting global climate change mitigation targets will require enhanced nature-based
carbon sequestration, in which forest
carbon schemes play a major role. This is despite criticisms of forest carbon schemes' efficacy, social impacts, and downgrading
of other forest functions and services. Against this backdrop, we reviewed existing social science research on the governance
of terrestrial forest carbon schemes in Southeast Asia, a forest-rich
region with high deforestation rates that is in many respects
representative of the wider tropics. Our narrative review focused on four themes: (i) finance and the political economy; (ii) knowledge;
(iii) implementation; and (iv) inclusivity, equity, and justice for local communities. We found that forest carbon schemes
have been unable to compete with large-scale
drivers of deforestation, tend to privilege scientific and expert knowledge in relation
to carbon accounting and geospatial analyses, are significantly limited by national and local governance issues, and have
often not provided the intended benefits for local communities. The literature reviewed largely focuses on donor-supported
and
project-scale
REDD+. However, forest carbon governance is rapidly changing. We thus make the case for a governance research
agenda that focuses on jurisdictional approaches, increasing levels of private sector investment, the diversification of forest interventions,
and efforts to restore the legitimacy of forest carbon credits. These directions for future research are essential for
ensuring that forest carbon schemes contribute to effective climate change mitigation and the conservation of forest ecosystems
in just and equitable ways that benefit local communities in Southeast Asia and tropical latitudes more widely
Machine learning applications in vascular neuroimaging for the diagnosis and prognosis of cognitive impairment and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Get PDFCerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is a common neurological condition that contributes to strokes, dementia, disability, and mortality worldwide. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the
use of neuroimaging CSVD markers in machine learning (ML) based diagnosis and prognosis of cognitive impairment and dementia, and identify both methodological changes over time and barriers to clinical translatio
Precarity between a megacity and coastal erosion: A political economy of (un)managed retreat pathways in Thailand's peri-urban Khun Samut Chin
No full textThis paper investigates the complexities of adaptation strategies in the coastal peri-urban community of Khun Samut Chin (KSC), Thailand, amidst the challenges posed by coastal erosion. Employing a political economy lens, the study examines the interplay between state policies, community dynamics, and external economic influences that shape various adaptation pathways. Through a multilevel analysis, five historically contingent pathways are identified: economy-centred national development, state-led provincial coastline defence, rising household precarity, community resilience initiatives, and forced self-initiated outmigration. The findings detail how ‘managed retreat’ is not always (pro)actively ‘managed’ by the state and that state-led initiatives often fail to address the community's priorities effectively, reflecting how power imbalances favor the state over community. This raises questions towards state accountability and addressing social injustices. We argue that understanding these dynamics through a political economy pathways approach reveals how current governance and accountability issues are not isolated or ahistorical. Rather, long-standing systemic factors shape present conditions and future possibilities
Recent advances in liquid assisted grinding chemistry: towards sustainable synthesis
Get PDFMechanochemistry is undergoing a major renaissance in the fields of chemical and materials science, particularly in terms of synthesis. By injecting a small amount of a liquid into a reaction in a solid state, new mechanochemical technologies, including liquid-assisted grinding (LAG), where a liquid acts like a lubricant, facilitating the contact between solids in the substrate, thereby inducing solution-like areas where the molecules in the substrate solids can react. The screening of polymorphs, cocrystals, solvates, salts, and inclusion compounds has been accomplished through the use of LAG, a modification of conventional neat mechanochemical methods where reactivity is controlled and/or enhanced by the addition of a small amount of liquid. Nevertheless,
insufficient research has been conducted on the application of this important technology in the synthesis of organic compounds. This article discusses the latest developments in LAG techniques and the potential of the most common forms of LAG for organic mechanosynthesis, as well as the solvent effect on the nature of the product obtained, the challenges to be overcome, optimal operating conditions, and solvent selection for the LAG processes
Investigating the impact of personalized headnotes for English-speaking audiences in viewing Chinese comedies
Get PDFThis article explores the use of personalized headnotes (PHNs) to enhance the viewing experience of English-speaking audiences watching subtitled Chinese comedies. Based on personalization and relevance theory, this study employs eye-tracking, questionnaires, and interviews to assess the impact of PHNs on audience reception. Findings suggest that while PHNs enhance comprehension of cultural references, their effect on humor appreciation varies with individual preferences and viewing goals. This indicates the need for a tailored integration of subtitles and headnotes to cater effectively to diverse viewer preferences. The study contributes to audiovisual translation (AVT) research by advocating for subtitles that minimize processing effort while maximizing communicative impact for an enhanced overall viewing experience