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ERIC Number: EJ1461902
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 25
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EISSN: EISSN-1529-8094
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Singing and Dancing in the Lighthouse: Investigating Collaborative Learning through a Movement-Based Constructivist Framework
Katy Ieong Cheng Ho Weatherly
International Journal of Education & the Arts, v26 n2 2025
This participatory action research examines the effectiveness of the movement-based constructivist "Lighthouse Framework" (Weatherly & Weatherly, 2023) within the higher education context of Macau. The study adopts a mixed-methods design within the participatory action research, employing both pre- and postintervention surveys (N = 71) and two focus groups discussion (n = 12) to assess students' acquisition of musical content knowledge, learning preferences, and the development of the 4Cs (Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity) through the Lighthouse Framework. Results indicate that the Lighthouse Framework significantly bolsters students' learning outcomes and fosters an environment conducive to the significant improvement of speaking skills, collaboration skills, confidence, and critical thinking skills. Challenges encountered during the framework's implementation include difficulties in group coordination and leadership navigation. Despite these minor obstacles, the study underscores the Lighthouse Framework's potential as a transformative educational tool, capable of revitalizing collaborative learning and suggesting its adoption as a pedagogic innovation in Macau's higher education landscape.
International Journal of Education & the Arts. 1310 South 6th Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Tel: 402-472-9958; Fax: 402-472-2837; Web site: http://www.ijea.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Macau
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