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A Criticism Of The Argument From Vagueness For Unrestricted Composition, Peter Tan Oct 2023

A Criticism Of The Argument From Vagueness For Unrestricted Composition, Peter Tan

International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities

A subject of much recent philosophical discussion is the thesis that for any finite class of objects, the xs, there is necessarily an object composed of those xs. Composition is unrestricted. Some support for this view arises from concerns about whether composition can be a vague matter. Ted Sider offers an ‘argument from vagueness’ in defense of unrestricted mereological composition which relies heavily on the premise that composition cannot be vague. However, he endorses a particular view of vagueness which, I propose, commits him to abandoning certain premises of his argument. I will defend Sider’s charge that composition cannot be …

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Improper Parts, Restricted Existence, And Use: Three Arguments Against Ted Sider's Four-Dimensionalism, Mike Anthony Oct 2023

Improper Parts, Restricted Existence, And Use: Three Arguments Against Ted Sider's Four-Dimensionalism, Mike Anthony

International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities

This paper raises and defends three classes of objections to Ted Sider's argument from vagueness in his recent work, Four-Dimensionalism. The first class argues that Sider's case for four-dimensionalism is superfluous, that is, “mereologically promiscuous three-dimensionalists” can accept his argument yet maintain a compatible variety of three-dimensionalism that accepts the existence of temporal parts as improper parts of otherwise enduring wholes. Second, Sider's argument begs the question of unrestricted composition by presupposing an unrestricted conception of objecthood that the three-dimensionalist can freely reject. Finally, Sider's project offends ontology by undermining a deep ontological distinction between temporal existence and extension. Even …

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Evangelical School Of Nursing Bulletin, 1982-1985, Advocate Aurora Health Oct 2023

Evangelical School Of Nursing Bulletin, 1982-1985, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

Evangelical School of Nursing, Oak Lawn, IL: Brochure advertising the Evangelical School of Nursing. Includes information on school policies, education requirements, and a course catalog.

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Study On Key Elements Of Kids Cartoon Design In Min-Nam (Hokkien) Language, Hsi-Jen Chen, Chian-Fan Liou, Chih-Yuan Cheng, Ya-Zhu Zhang Oct 2023

Study On Key Elements Of Kids Cartoon Design In Min-Nam (Hokkien) Language, Hsi-Jen Chen, Chian-Fan Liou, Chih-Yuan Cheng, Ya-Zhu Zhang

IASDR Conference Series

As the global markets communicate in a swift speed, the mainstream culture has outweighed the regional cultures. The most effective way to pass down cultures to next generations is have children get involved with listening and speaking from the media, especially the cartoon animations. It has played an important part in each kid’s childhood and his/her development. How to create the most influential regional kids cartoon expressing its local culture is the main study topic in this article. This study is trying to work out the key element design for local kid's cartoon animations in Min-nam language in Taiwan through …

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Innovative Collaboration And Co-Designing With Santhal And Mohli Tribes Of Dumka, India, Nilanjana Bairagi, Ajithsen Selvadhas, Sowndarya Archarya Oct 2023

Innovative Collaboration And Co-Designing With Santhal And Mohli Tribes Of Dumka, India, Nilanjana Bairagi, Ajithsen Selvadhas, Sowndarya Archarya

IASDR Conference Series

Tribal communities use locally available resources to fulfil their daily needs in India. Santhal and Mohli tribes in Jharkhand, India have an intergenerational skill of using bamboo and other natural fibres to make utility crafts like baskets and mats, which is used as a part of their lifestyle. However, it was limited in terms of product range and market reach, which resulted in the tribes’ livelihood stagnancy and other financial difficulties. Therefore, the objective of this research was design intervention and product development based on collaborative designing, as the researchers were outside of the tribal community. And also to propose …

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Changing Perspective On Social Inclusion And Design: Exploring The Concept Of Designing For Inclusive Attitudes, Daniele Busciantella-Ricci Oct 2023

Changing Perspective On Social Inclusion And Design: Exploring The Concept Of Designing For Inclusive Attitudes, Daniele Busciantella-Ricci

IASDR Conference Series

The pandemic increased disparities and exacerbated pre-existing inequalities. Attitudinal barriers and discrimination were also exacerbated by the pandemic effects. Some diversity conditions suffered more than others post-pandemic status because their needs were not embedded in the pandemic planning prior to COVID-19. Also, the pandemic effects underlined the importance of embedding Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility strategies in complex contexts such as in healthcare systems. Therefore, the paper focuses on how improving inclusive attitudes through design for fighting discrimination and promoting diversity in society. However, traditional design for inclusion approaches does not provide instruments to address this aspect. Consequently, the paper …

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Designing The Interaction Between Humans And Autonomous Systems: The Role Of Behavioral Science., Dirk Van Rooy Oct 2023

Designing The Interaction Between Humans And Autonomous Systems: The Role Of Behavioral Science., Dirk Van Rooy

IASDR Conference Series

In recent years, the use of autonomous systems has grown rapidly in both the industrial and military sectors. These systems have the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work, from self-driving cars and drones to automated factories and military equipment. However, it has been argued, for this to happen, researchers and designers need to (re)consider the interaction between humans and machines, as it plays a significant role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of autonomous systems (De Regt & Gagnon, 2020; Janssen et al., 2019). In this paper, I will argue that a closer integration with applied …

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Fostering Social Inclusion: Empathic Approaches For Migrant-Centred Design, Vanessa Cesário, Paulo Bala, Shuhao Ma, Valentina Nisi Oct 2023

Fostering Social Inclusion: Empathic Approaches For Migrant-Centred Design, Vanessa Cesário, Paulo Bala, Shuhao Ma, Valentina Nisi

IASDR Conference Series

In recent decades, the field of design, particularly interaction design, has brought attention to the experiences of migrants with technology. A key aspect of this research has been the active involvement of displaced communities in the design process, through the implementation of empathic design approaches. These approaches place significant value on subjective and experiential perspectives fostering a thought process in which individuals seek to understand others by relating to their experiences. Following this empathic approach, this work focuses on the design for and with migrants, by engaging long-term migrants through a focus group and a participatory activity. The aim of …

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Perception Change For Circular Economy Through The Practice Of Plastic Recycling System With Local Residents, Shoichi Kanzaki, Maiko Kaneda, Shuji Soga Oct 2023

Perception Change For Circular Economy Through The Practice Of Plastic Recycling System With Local Residents, Shoichi Kanzaki, Maiko Kaneda, Shuji Soga

IASDR Conference Series

The need for a transition from a linear economy to a circular economy is required to solve global problems such as climate change, biodiversity, waste and air pollution. In this study, we defined the challenge to the transition to a circular economy as 'lack of consumer interest and awareness', and the research focused on changes in consumers' perceptions towards the circular economy. Seeking embodiment as a key concept for perception change, we conducted the practice of plastic circulation experiment, Cap-No-Sonogo, with the participation of residents in Kokubunji City, Tokyo. We clarified two perspectives of resource circulation obtained through embodiment among …

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Framing The Change(S) In Interaction Design, Mauro Attilio Ceconello, Tommaso Elli, Sangwon Lee, Panos Markopoulos, Margherita Pillan Oct 2023

Framing The Change(S) In Interaction Design, Mauro Attilio Ceconello, Tommaso Elli, Sangwon Lee, Panos Markopoulos, Margherita Pillan

IASDR Conference Series

The discipline of interaction design is witnessing a growing diversification of forms of interactions and the emergence of novel design guidelines. In relation to the contributions presented in the Changing Interactions track of IASDR202 we summarize some of the most pressing challenges that the discipline is currently facing. The discussed topics include the following ones. Conversational and intelligent agents designed to act in several different areas that include automotive and the realm of more than human. Socio-technical systems that respond to human diversity, implementing meaningful experiences that go beyond efficiency and automation. The integration of artificial intelligence in everyday activities …

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Pictorials In Design Research: A Comprehensive Analysis Of Iasdr 2023 Contributions, Marco Quaggiotto, Umberto Tolino Oct 2023

Pictorials In Design Research: A Comprehensive Analysis Of Iasdr 2023 Contributions, Marco Quaggiotto, Umberto Tolino

IASDR Conference Series

In the context of scholarly publication, Pictorials represent a valuable approach to knowledge dissemination, particularly in design, HCI, and related disciplines. These academic contributions elevate visual elements to central roles in scholarly communication, facilitating a holistic understanding of research findings. They provide a setting where visual elements, including diagrams, sketches, photographs, and illustrations, take center stage, fostering innovative ways of communicating research. They also offer an alternative framework for sharing complex concepts that resist traditional textual transcription. This shift acknowledges the cognitive significance of visual representations and the limitations of text-centric formats. In this contribution we analyze Pictorials submitted to …

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Identities And [Changing] Identities: A Crossroads Of Cultures, Translation, And Digital Innovation, Valeria Bucchetti, Anna Barbara, José Allard, Peter Scupelli, Reejy Atef Abdelatty Mikhail Oct 2023

Identities And [Changing] Identities: A Crossroads Of Cultures, Translation, And Digital Innovation, Valeria Bucchetti, Anna Barbara, José Allard, Peter Scupelli, Reejy Atef Abdelatty Mikhail

IASDR Conference Series

Will the design system be emancipated enough to contribute to the transformation processes of identities in different cultural contexts? The notion of identity constitutes a fundamental axis for reflecting on design’s renewal and transformations. Identity is not immutable; it transforms with growth and social changes from a multicultural and intercultural perspective. The paper critiques the contributions submitted to the Identities and [Changing] Identities track for the tenth Congress of the International Association of Societies of Design Research (IASDR 2023). The contributions reflect on four main areas: cultural identity concerning the identity roots of design, the authorial identities with their poetics, …

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Digital For Heritage And Museums: Design-Driven Changes And Challenges, Eleonora Lupo, Giuseppe Camosino, Beatrice Gobbo, Martina Motta, Michele Mauri, Marina Parente, Elena Spadoni, Davide Spallazzo, Federica Rubino Oct 2023

Digital For Heritage And Museums: Design-Driven Changes And Challenges, Eleonora Lupo, Giuseppe Camosino, Beatrice Gobbo, Martina Motta, Michele Mauri, Marina Parente, Elena Spadoni, Davide Spallazzo, Federica Rubino

IASDR Conference Series

In the recent decade, cultural institutions have increasingly embraced digital technologies as key resources for accomplishing their mission and innovating their cultural activities. In the present work, we attempt to disentangle through a design-driven and multidisciplinary approach the challenges brought by digital transformation in the cultural heritage sector. A diversified research team has thus been involved to include scholars with different backgrounds around the common phenomenon of investigation of Digital (Cultural) Heritage, under the Design Think Thank project. The Introduction is followed by a Methodological section, which outlines the approach to select and review case studies from the exploratory literature …

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A Study On The Sense Of Being Alive Expressed In Motion, Ongon Witthayathada, Youngil Cho Oct 2023

A Study On The Sense Of Being Alive Expressed In Motion, Ongon Witthayathada, Youngil Cho

IASDR Conference Series

Nonverbal communication has played an important role in society from prehistoric times until the present day. Motion graphics are a potent visual communication tool that not only transmits messages but also influences audience perception. Studying the effect of motion factors on human perception can enhance our understanding of human feeling and mechanism, which can lead to the development of new innovations. In this study, the sense of being alive was investigated due to its potential value in media and product development. What are the factors that influenced with the feeling of a sense of being alive? This question was raised. …

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Uncovering Key Aspects Of Process Gains And Losses In Team-Based Design Thinking Workshops, Min-Yuan Ma, Wen-Hsuan Chou, Eric Chen-F Hsieh, Pin-He Huang Oct 2023

Uncovering Key Aspects Of Process Gains And Losses In Team-Based Design Thinking Workshops, Min-Yuan Ma, Wen-Hsuan Chou, Eric Chen-F Hsieh, Pin-He Huang

IASDR Conference Series

Design thinking is a human-centered innovative strategy often used by teams to come up with novel, inventive solutions to problems. The collaborations often yield more innovative results than do individual efforts. In recent years, because of the impact of the pandemic, collaborative design thinking has not been limited to face-to-face discussions; rather, more workshops have been introducing online collaboration software as a discussion tool. The purpose of this study was to capture the key aspects of process gain and loss that affected team effectiveness in short-term design workshops, provide feedback and further optimize workshops. To address the research goal, study …

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Guiding Into The Unknown. A Dialogue Between Design And Yoga For Mindful Design Education, Estelle Berger Oct 2023

Guiding Into The Unknown. A Dialogue Between Design And Yoga For Mindful Design Education, Estelle Berger

IASDR Conference Series

This paper builds on wider research studying designers’ posture, understood as the specific way in which professional activity is invested, given substance, meaning and justification. Awareness on posture is even more important in design teaching and leadership, as individuals take responsibility for guiding others. But, in complex and uncertain environments, knowledge holding has become less important than continuous learning. “Guiding into the unknown” questions the meaning and very possibility of accompanying intimate processes of transformation, far beyond professional training as commonly understood. Outside of content, what emerges in such relationships? In this investigation, yoga is mobilized as a both philosophical …

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Places Of Worship Digital Information Dissemination Design Strategy In Communication Ritual View, Yihong Lin, Meiling Zhou Oct 2023

Places Of Worship Digital Information Dissemination Design Strategy In Communication Ritual View, Yihong Lin, Meiling Zhou

IASDR Conference Series

Based on the ritual concept of communication, this paper presents a comprehensive analysis of Places of worship space design and cultural communication and inheritance in the digital era based on six classic Places of worship interaction cases and proposes five spatial design and interaction design strategies: personalized communication rituals leading to emotional resonance opportunities, interweaving multi-level media to create a cross-dimensional panoramic presence perception, creating a herald of faith with symbols, maintaining cultural order with solemn rituals and interpretations, and constructing a continuous narrative context of Places of worship space.

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Systemic Design For Sustainable Community Care For Older Adults: A Case Study In Turin, Piedmont, Italy, Wen Lu, Amina Pereno, Silvia Barbero Oct 2023

Systemic Design For Sustainable Community Care For Older Adults: A Case Study In Turin, Piedmont, Italy, Wen Lu, Amina Pereno, Silvia Barbero

IASDR Conference Series

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted various industries across the world, leading to changes in industries and the widespread adoption of teleworking networks. As countries transition from urban lockdowns to community lockdowns, community telemedicine has become a crucial agenda item. The pandemic has posed an unprecedented health challenge, particularly for older adults with chronic diseases due to its highly contagious nature and prolonged duration. The aim of this paper is to explore the impact and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic governance model on older adults care in the Turin A.S.L.TO3 community. This paper was conducted within the methodology framework of …

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A Study On Technology Acceptance Model Of Ai Speakers Among Middle-Aged People, Yun Jing, Ryoichi Tamura Oct 2023

A Study On Technology Acceptance Model Of Ai Speakers Among Middle-Aged People, Yun Jing, Ryoichi Tamura

IASDR Conference Series

This study focuses on China, which is entering an aging society. The aim is to investigate the acceptance of smart speakers among middle-aged Chinese people through an online questionnaire. To achieve this, a new analytical model was developed using the technology acceptance model as a template. Structural equation modeling was conducted to quantitatively analyze the data, taking into account differences in whether or not middle-aged people have used smart speakers and gender for categorical discussion. The study identified the different concerns of these groups regarding smart speakers and examined the relationships between different potential factors. Finally, design concerns for improving …

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A Systems Thinking Approach To Codesign At A Montessori School, Anna Chekhman, Martin J. Bunch, Shital Desai Oct 2023

A Systems Thinking Approach To Codesign At A Montessori School, Anna Chekhman, Martin J. Bunch, Shital Desai

IASDR Conference Series

In this study, systems thinking and codesign principles are applied together to develop a process framework to identify leverage points for an intervention in a new Montessori school. We show how a series of codesign workshops with children, parents, teachers, and management generated insights into the importance of collaboratively codesigning with stakeholders while applying Soft Systems Methodology (SSM). This approach demonstrates the advantages of incorporating diverse perspectives and fostering group coaction. These findings add to the limited literature on the practical applications of process-focused SSM, as they have informed the development of a step-by-step plan for forthcoming data collection sessions …

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Pursuing Positionality In Design, Victoria Rodriguez Schon, Manuela Celi Oct 2023

Pursuing Positionality In Design, Victoria Rodriguez Schon, Manuela Celi

IASDR Conference Series

In the context of a complex social matrix that we find ourselves in, described by the continuous flux of power relations and asymmetries; design as a practice, their practitioners and researchers carry the responsibility in the mindful shaping of the future. As mediators within the design system, designers carry the conversation between the design program, a hypothesis, the stakeholders, and the effects of the resulting conclusions. Within their practice and the reflexive process upon it, designers can question, critique, and dismantle oppressive systems of status quo perpetuation. A first approach to a critical dialogue in design suggests reviewing one’s identity …

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Speculating Gender In Conversational Interfaces, Patrizia Marti, Stefano Varlaro Oct 2023

Speculating Gender In Conversational Interfaces, Patrizia Marti, Stefano Varlaro

IASDR Conference Series

The paper investigates gender biases and stereotypes in the design of conversational interfaces such as chatbots and virtual assistants. Recently the topic has received a growing attention in the design community. In our research, we focus on the issue of the lack of diversity and viewpoints that may unintentionally create services that are biased towards a particular group of users, while ignoring the needs and perspectives of others. To address this issue, we organised a speculative design workshop inviting 9 people with different gender and sexual identity to reflect on gender biases in conversational interfaces with the ultimate objective of …

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Living Entanglement: Toward An Entangled Design Nexus, Clee Zhuo Wang, Laurent Laurent Gutierrez Oct 2023

Living Entanglement: Toward An Entangled Design Nexus, Clee Zhuo Wang, Laurent Laurent Gutierrez

IASDR Conference Series

Human-nature encounters more and more take forms of conflict, struggle, resistance and denial. Beneath the surface question of “how to survive”, these encounters reveal “entanglement” as the fundamental condition of the world. This new world view, supported by systems thinking and posthumanism, radicalizes the anthropocentric reductionistic belief. The shift informs a reposition of design from a method to produce (techne) to an invitation to co-becoming (phronesis). This article starts with a cross-disciplinary literature review to elaborate the concept of “entanglement” in three levels: relationality, co-becoming and blurred subject / object division. Then, the field work of an ecoliteracy program (“The …

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Decolonizing Creativity In The Digital Era, Laura Herman, Payal Arora Oct 2023

Decolonizing Creativity In The Digital Era, Laura Herman, Payal Arora

IASDR Conference Series

This paper explores the importance of decolonizing creativity in the digital era within the context of the platformised creator economy. We argue that technology has largely been designed for Western audiences by Western audiences, thereby overlooking an enormous segment of global Internet users who exist outside of the Global North. To take a truly inclusive approach to design research, it is imperative to consider local impacts and vernacular realities of designed platforms. Therefore, we share the results of fieldwork conducted with young people in India to produce a non-Western, decolonial perspective on digital creativity and algorithmic cultures. In sharing these …

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Can’T Spell ‘Medicine’ Without ‘Me’: Finding The Spirit Of Co-Design In Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Christopher Thornton, Myra Thiessen, Renly Lim, Jan Stanek Stanek, Lisa Kalisch Oct 2023

Can’T Spell ‘Medicine’ Without ‘Me’: Finding The Spirit Of Co-Design In Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Christopher Thornton, Myra Thiessen, Renly Lim, Jan Stanek Stanek, Lisa Kalisch

IASDR Conference Series

In this article we reflect on our experience as a multidisciplinary project team with backgrounds in communication design, clinical pharmacy, and software systems development. Teams such as ours face challenges when implementing different methodological processes and can struggle with communication when vocabularies may be understood in vastly different ways. We reflect on our experience, for better and for worse, within the context of an ongoing and active project, and aim to contribute to recent dialogues around participatory and human-centred design for improved healthcare outcomes. For us, this is an active, critical case study, and we speak more about our experience …

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Understanding The Relationship Between In-Car Agent’S Embodiments And Information With Different Criticality, Bonhee Ku, Hyungjun Cho, Tek-Jin Nam Oct 2023

Understanding The Relationship Between In-Car Agent’S Embodiments And Information With Different Criticality, Bonhee Ku, Hyungjun Cho, Tek-Jin Nam

IASDR Conference Series

As the infotainment system in cars has advanced, drivers now receive a wide range of information from agents while driving. However, despite the diversity of roles and types of information, the embodiment of the agent delivering the information remains unified. Therefore, we sought to understand the needs for different types of information and their correlation with an embodiment. To achieve this, we created four embodiment prototypes within a car model ‘Sound without Visual Embodiment’, ‘Sound and (Abstract) Graphic Embodiment’, ‘Sound and (Characterized) Graphic Embodiment’, ‘Sound and (Characterized) Graphic and (Characterized) Physical Embodiment’ and conducted a user experience evaluation with 12 …

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Sync: Novel Bci Design For Neural Synchrony, Connectedness, And Empathy, Yaara Schattner, Yoav Zamir, Niv Siton, Karin Kimel, Noa Zecharia, Noam Goldway Goldway Oct 2023

Sync: Novel Bci Design For Neural Synchrony, Connectedness, And Empathy, Yaara Schattner, Yoav Zamir, Niv Siton, Karin Kimel, Noa Zecharia, Noam Goldway Goldway

IASDR Conference Series

Recent years have shown a remarkable advancement in making neural technologies accessible, transcending the confines of clinical settings, with companies introducing neural hardware once limited to specialized environments. Concurrently, scientific research has made significant strides in demonstrating the effectiveness of neurofeedback as a closed-loop system, enabling individuals to regulate neural signals consciously. While studies focus on individual-based learning, emerging evidence suggests that NF can facilitate neural synchronicity among multiple individuals. To optimize NF and achieve favorable neuro-behavioral outcomes, recent investigations propose integration of immersive interfaces that provide a holistic and meaningful learning experience. However, a disconnect between scientists and designers …

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A Positioning Theory Analysis Of Interaction Surrounding Design Failures In An Elementary Engineering Club, Katarina N. Silvestri, Mary B. Mcvee, Lynn E. Shanahan, Kenneth English Oct 2023

A Positioning Theory Analysis Of Interaction Surrounding Design Failures In An Elementary Engineering Club, Katarina N. Silvestri, Mary B. Mcvee, Lynn E. Shanahan, Kenneth English

Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER)

This qualitative study applies Positioning Theory to identify positions that mediate the experiences of design failure within the context of an afterschool engineering club (EC) with elementary students diverse in language, race, ethnicity, gender, and academic abilities. We ask: (1) What kinds of structural design failure and failure responses did participants in EC experience? and (2) What are students’ and teachers’ positions in relation to responses to design failure? Types of positions (e.g., builder, tinkerer, idea-elicitor, director, observer) were identified in relation to children’s and teachers’ actions and speech in response to structural design failure during EC. Participants included 12 …

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The Rider (2023-10-09), Natalie Lapsley Oct 2023

The Rider (2023-10-09), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider Archives

Vol.9 No.7

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Chapter Iii — The Ethiopian Forces Of Survival, Messay Kebede Oct 2023

Chapter Iii — The Ethiopian Forces Of Survival, Messay Kebede

Ethiopian Modernization: Opportunities and Derailments

To account for the protracted endurance of Ethiopia, the last chapter hinted at two requisites, namely, a system of power suited for defense and the sense of shouldering a mandate. Such a successful record, in addition to presupposing a robust and effective ability for self-defense, necessitates a leadership that feels entrusted with a mission. From a cursory examination of Ethiopian history, one can confidently surmise that, at least until the overthrow of the last emperor, Ethiopia survived for so long thanks to a system of power that was protective of survival and bearer of a mission. The system rested on …

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