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How Does Artistic Research Transform Pedagogy and Art Practice in Africa
This paper discusses the theoretical foundations and pedagogical principles underlying the “Mas’p... more This paper discusses the theoretical foundations and pedagogical principles underlying the “Mas’phefumle” project, which explores healing arts practices and pedagogy as a response to trauma in South Africa. The authors propose that artistic research has transformed and advanced arts-based pedagogies in the country, offering impactful healing practices that can help communities during challenging times and regulate individuals after traumatic incidents. The curriculum developed, called Healing Arts Pedagogy and Practices (HAPPy), aims to establish culturally sensitive activities that promote resilience and create safe learning environments. The foundations of the curriculum are based on healing, the arts, pedagogies, and practices, integrating elements of polyvagal theory, psychotraumatology, and the African philosophy of Ubuntu. The paper describes the action research method used and presents the initial cycle of the curriculum’s development.
214 ABSTRACT The research for this dissertation was undertaken against the backdrop of prevailing... more 214 ABSTRACT The research for this dissertation was undertaken against the backdrop of prevailing conditions in South Africa. References were made to the socio-political and economic context of post-apartheid South Africa. The study set out to establish reasons why theatre-for-development is not used in the South African context and to formulate an integrated model for its use that is derived from successful international examples and methodologies. The background to development was provided by referring to different development paradigms: the modernisation paradigm, Marxism and neo-Marxism, and nee-populism, the basic needs approach, eco-development and human scale development as alternative methods for development. A definition of the concept 'development' was provided and the principles and concerns of development were pointed out. A conceptual framework of 'culture' was provided with specific reference to the relationships between culture, ritual and tradition. T...
A research report submitted Welma de Beer, student number 1296294, to Drama for Life, Wits School... more A research report submitted Welma de Beer, student number 1296294, to Drama for Life, Wits School of Arts in partial fulfilment of the requirement of a Master of Arts in drama therapy degree by course work and research report.
How Does Artistic Research Transform Pedagogy and Art Practice in Africa
This paper discusses the theoretical foundations and pedagogical principles underlying the “Mas’p... more This paper discusses the theoretical foundations and pedagogical principles underlying the “Mas’phefumle” project, which explores healing arts practices and pedagogy as a response to trauma in South Africa. The authors propose that artistic research has transformed and advanced arts-based pedagogies in the country, offering impactful healing practices that can help communities during challenging times and regulate individuals after traumatic incidents. The curriculum developed, called Healing Arts Pedagogy and Practices (HAPPy), aims to establish culturally sensitive activities that promote resilience and create safe learning environments. The foundations of the curriculum are based on healing, the arts, pedagogies, and practices, integrating elements of polyvagal theory, psychotraumatology, and the African philosophy of Ubuntu. The paper describes the action research method used and presents the initial cycle of the curriculum’s development.
214 ABSTRACT The research for this dissertation was undertaken against the backdrop of prevailing... more 214 ABSTRACT The research for this dissertation was undertaken against the backdrop of prevailing conditions in South Africa. References were made to the socio-political and economic context of post-apartheid South Africa. The study set out to establish reasons why theatre-for-development is not used in the South African context and to formulate an integrated model for its use that is derived from successful international examples and methodologies. The background to development was provided by referring to different development paradigms: the modernisation paradigm, Marxism and neo-Marxism, and nee-populism, the basic needs approach, eco-development and human scale development as alternative methods for development. A definition of the concept 'development' was provided and the principles and concerns of development were pointed out. A conceptual framework of 'culture' was provided with specific reference to the relationships between culture, ritual and tradition. T...
A research report submitted Welma de Beer, student number 1296294, to Drama for Life, Wits School... more A research report submitted Welma de Beer, student number 1296294, to Drama for Life, Wits School of Arts in partial fulfilment of the requirement of a Master of Arts in drama therapy degree by course work and research report.