Essays about: "participatory process"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 381 essays containing the words participatory process.

1. 1. A participatory approach to eliminating Musculoskeletal disorder risk factors in a paper industry workflow : Developing an assisting tool for paper industry workers by exploring work tasks through participatory design activities

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Johan Lindqvist; [2024]
   Keywords : Participatory design; Collaborative design; Workshop facilitation; Ergonomics; Musculoskeletal disorders; Antropometrics; Design thinking; Industrial design engineering; Work safety; Deltagande design; Participativ design; Co-design; Workshopfacilitering; Ergonomi; Belastningsergonomi; Antropometri; Design thinking; Industrial design engineering; Arbetsmiljöarbete;

   Abstract : This project was implemented as a Master thesis project in Industrial design engineering (IDE). In collaboration with Billerud Karlsborg, the project was initiated to develop proposal for a technological solution for eliminating a manual handling work task in the production line for coated paper products. READ MORE

3. 2. Potential and Limitations of the Sketch Map Tool in the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Kimon Letzner; [2024]
   Keywords : Disaster risk reduction; Participatory action research; Community risk mapping; International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement; Colombia; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In disaster risk management, participatory mapping (PM) closes spatial data gaps in communities by integrating local risk knowledge. The thesis examined the potential and limitations of the Sketch Map Tool (SMT) as a PM tool for community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) through an International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement case study. READ MORE

4. 3. Catching waves for sustainability? Investigating action oriented ESD for young surfers

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för didaktik och pedagogisk profession

   Author : Daja Malin Salge; [2023-10-12]
   Keywords : Surfing; Action Competence in Sustainability Education; Pro-Environmental Action; Participatory Action Research;

   Abstract : Aim: As the surf lifestyle and industry are touching environmental, social and economic sustainability issues, this research aims to investigate action oriented ESD in an institution that is offering surfing activities, to explore and improve educational pathways that contribute to the promotion of sustainable action among surfers. Theory: For reaching this aim, theoretical approaches regarding pro-environmental actions are considered, and thus the corresponding educational framework of Action Competence is embedded as a central theoretical component, to plan, implement and evaluate an ESD program. READ MORE

5. 4. Sustainability education in early childhood: Preschool teachers´perceptions and approaches in nurturing sustainability education practises

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för didaktik och pedagogisk profession

   Author : Rose Anyanwu; [2023-01-25]
   Keywords : Education; Sustainability; Sustainable Development SD ; Education for Sustainable Development ESD ; Early Childhood for Sustainable Education; Preschool teachers;

   Abstract : Aim: This study aims to examine early childhood teachers’ perceptions of Education for Sustainable Development as well as their pedagogical approaches for nurturing sustainability in Swedish preschools, and how their perceptions of ESD relate to their teaching strategies in nurturing sustainability education. Theory: Lev Vygotsky’s social constructivism emphasizes the significance of language and thought, social interaction, zone of proximal development, scaffolding, mediation, and collaborative work in learning. READ MORE

6. 5. Designing for the Distracted : A User-Centered Approach to Explore and Act on the User Experiences of People with Short Attention Spans

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Matilda Rydén; [2023]
   Keywords : User-centered design; Attention span; User experience; Participatory design; Autobiographical design; Exploratory design; Workshops; Användarcentrerad design; Uppmärksamhetspann; Användarupplevelse; Deltagande design; Självbiografisk design; Utforskande design; Workshops;

   Abstract : Short attention spans are a growing phenomenon, impacting users in their daily interactions with technology. While there have been studies in the field of HCI on how to design for directing or maximizing user attention, few have focused on users with short attention spans and their felt experiences. READ MORE