Ontological Inquiry in an Undergraduate Communication Course

This essay explores how ontological and somatic approaches were applied in an undergraduate communication course. Beginning by contrasting the assumptions of traditional knowledge and skills-based approaches with the shift to a focus on being within ontological methods, the author expands to show specifically how somatics informed the learning activities and students’ development in communication. After providing examples of the core content of public speaking and interpersonal communication and shares students’ learning and feedback, the author concludes by considering broader possibilities for ontological inquiry and transformative education

Perceptions of the Intercollegiate Athletic Experience: Perspectives from NCAA Division I and Division III

Although the structure of intercollegiate athletic has been critiqued virtually since its inception, little is known about how that structure influences student-athletes' experiences. Differences between a business model (producing mass- scale, revenue-generating programs) and an educational model (operating athletics as a student service) were assessed by interviewing 14 graduating senior male basketball and football players from a NCAA Division I University and a NCAA Division III College. Results indicated difference including (a) time commitment, (b) motivation to participate, (c) role conflict/complementarity, (d) perceived attitudes of coaches, and (e) the role of athletics in the college experience. Findings were discussed with respect to recent rule changes and current advocacy in intercollegiate athletic programs. Implications for athletic academic counselors were addressed. This study can be seen as having both phenomenological and hermeneutic intentions

13. Evolving Toward Laughter in Learning

Lowman (1995) described the relationship between teacher and student and student engagement as the two most important ingredients in learning in higher education. Humour builds teacher-student connection (Berk, 1998) and engages students in the learning process. The bond between student and teacher is essential for learning, satisfaction, and retention. Humour helps students to learn better, remember more, improve problem-solving, absorb and retain information more quickly, and reduce their anxiety about subjects like math and science. Humour also reduces classroom management problems. This essay reviews research findings that support the use of humour in teaching and it provides strategies that teachers can use to bring more humour into their classrooms

6. Moving (Literally) to Engage Students: Putting the (Physically) Active in Active Learning

This paper explores a variety of practices and classroom activities that engage the whole student. Grounded in a somatic perspective (from “soma” meaning the body in its wholeness – the integration of thinking, feeling, and acting), the discussion shows how students can be brought fully into learning through movement, music, and interaction. Examples include: “The Leaders Body: Moving to the Next Level,” which incorporates postures, moving to selected music clips, and working in small groups to learn about five dispositions of the body (determination, openness, flexibility, stability, and centre); “Finding Flow,” which includes an experiential process in groups of five that brings alive the spectrum from boredom to optimal experience to anxiety; and “Building a Humour Body,” which is based on both Reich’s (1960) notions about armoring and the chakra system

Reflecting on initiating sport psychology consultation: a self narrative of neophyte practice

Contains fulltext : mmubn000001_027384748.pdf (publisher's version ) (Open Access)Promotor : F. Mönksx, 248 p

'Solution-focused' physical education : considering and expanding student strengths to make changes

Application d'un paradigme axé sur la solution (plutôt que sur les problèmes) dans un contexte éducatif : enseignement de l'éducation physique à des élèves d'âge variable qui se montrent réticents à participer à des activités d'éducation physique à l'école