International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2019
This paper explores the dimensions of how interest can be sustained in learners, using a case stu... more This paper explores the dimensions of how interest can be sustained in learners, using a case study of a makerspace in a Singapore context. We suggest a framework that synthesises both individual psychological aspects of interest development together with the impact of the socio-cultural environment which include five dimensions: community, culture, confidence, conflict resolution, recreating process. Based on a biblio-narrativical approach, we obtained data via interviews and field observations of students in the makerspace. The data obtained was able to substantiate our hypothesis of the impact the dimensions have on interest sustainability, emphasising the importance of a positive sociocultural environment in interest development and sustainability. This has implications on the role stakeholders such as school management, teachers, peers and parents, have on an individual's interest development. The unification of psychological and socio-cultural aspects of interest development would provide a more comprehensive perspective on interest development and sustainability which would benefit both practitioners and researchers.
This chapter explores the dimensions of how interest can be sustained in learners. Using the case... more This chapter explores the dimensions of how interest can be sustained in learners. Using the case study of Nathan, we trace his interest development journey in art and music within a Singapore school context. We suggest a framework that combines both individual psychological aspects of interest development and the impact of the sociocultural environment which includes five dimensions: community, culture, confidence, conflict resolution, and recreating process that are encompassed by the chronosystem. Based on a biblio-narrativical approach, we obtained data via interviews and a retrospective written narrative of Nathan’s interest development journey. The data obtained was able to substantiate our hypothesis of the impact the dimensions have on interest sustainability, emphasising the importance of a positive sociocultural environment in interest development and sustainability. This has implications on the role stakeholders such as school management, teachers, peers and parents and a...
Interest plays a critical role in learning and development. It is able to compel students toward ... more Interest plays a critical role in learning and development. It is able to compel students toward short term exploration, motivating them toward the pursuit of future goals, as well as leading to the development of knowledge and cognitive abilities. Interest also enables students to rise above perceived restrictions and limitations to achieve their goals. Interest therefore plays a significant role in learning and development. Currently, most of the extant research on interest has been typically done using self-report surveys or by observations, which may be somewhat subjective in nature. This study therefore aims to further deepen our understanding of the value of interest on learning, and more importantly, suggests a novel method of tracing interest development over time. An alternative measure of interest through the use of neuro-physiological markers is suggested, with examples based on two case studies out of a class of 22 students. The Empatica E4 wristband was used to collect ...
This study identifies the socio-demographic factors that affect
residents’ perceptions of casino ... more This study identifies the socio-demographic factors that affect residents’ perceptions of casino development in Singapore and how these perceptions affect support for the development. The results identified that gender, age, marital status, number of children, education, length of residency, religion and frequency of gambling significantly affected perceptions of the casino development. The level of perceived positive and negative impacts significantly affected support for the casino development. This is the first in-depth study of resident attitudes towards the newly developed casino in Singapore and contributes to the resident attitudes literature, social exchange theory and quality of life (QOL) studies in a gambling destination.
International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2019
This paper explores the dimensions of how interest can be sustained in learners, using a case stu... more This paper explores the dimensions of how interest can be sustained in learners, using a case study of a makerspace in a Singapore context. We suggest a framework that synthesises both individual psychological aspects of interest development together with the impact of the socio-cultural environment which include five dimensions: community, culture, confidence, conflict resolution, recreating process. Based on a biblio-narrativical approach, we obtained data via interviews and field observations of students in the makerspace. The data obtained was able to substantiate our hypothesis of the impact the dimensions have on interest sustainability, emphasising the importance of a positive sociocultural environment in interest development and sustainability. This has implications on the role stakeholders such as school management, teachers, peers and parents, have on an individual's interest development. The unification of psychological and socio-cultural aspects of interest development would provide a more comprehensive perspective on interest development and sustainability which would benefit both practitioners and researchers.
This chapter explores the dimensions of how interest can be sustained in learners. Using the case... more This chapter explores the dimensions of how interest can be sustained in learners. Using the case study of Nathan, we trace his interest development journey in art and music within a Singapore school context. We suggest a framework that combines both individual psychological aspects of interest development and the impact of the sociocultural environment which includes five dimensions: community, culture, confidence, conflict resolution, and recreating process that are encompassed by the chronosystem. Based on a biblio-narrativical approach, we obtained data via interviews and a retrospective written narrative of Nathan’s interest development journey. The data obtained was able to substantiate our hypothesis of the impact the dimensions have on interest sustainability, emphasising the importance of a positive sociocultural environment in interest development and sustainability. This has implications on the role stakeholders such as school management, teachers, peers and parents and a...
Interest plays a critical role in learning and development. It is able to compel students toward ... more Interest plays a critical role in learning and development. It is able to compel students toward short term exploration, motivating them toward the pursuit of future goals, as well as leading to the development of knowledge and cognitive abilities. Interest also enables students to rise above perceived restrictions and limitations to achieve their goals. Interest therefore plays a significant role in learning and development. Currently, most of the extant research on interest has been typically done using self-report surveys or by observations, which may be somewhat subjective in nature. This study therefore aims to further deepen our understanding of the value of interest on learning, and more importantly, suggests a novel method of tracing interest development over time. An alternative measure of interest through the use of neuro-physiological markers is suggested, with examples based on two case studies out of a class of 22 students. The Empatica E4 wristband was used to collect ...
This study identifies the socio-demographic factors that affect
residents’ perceptions of casino ... more This study identifies the socio-demographic factors that affect residents’ perceptions of casino development in Singapore and how these perceptions affect support for the development. The results identified that gender, age, marital status, number of children, education, length of residency, religion and frequency of gambling significantly affected perceptions of the casino development. The level of perceived positive and negative impacts significantly affected support for the casino development. This is the first in-depth study of resident attitudes towards the newly developed casino in Singapore and contributes to the resident attitudes literature, social exchange theory and quality of life (QOL) studies in a gambling destination.
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residents’ perceptions of casino development in Singapore and how
these perceptions affect support for the development. The results
identified that gender, age, marital status, number of children,
education, length of residency, religion and frequency of gambling
significantly affected perceptions of the casino development. The
level of perceived positive and negative impacts significantly affected
support for the casino development. This is the first in-depth study of
resident attitudes towards the newly developed casino in Singapore
and contributes to the resident attitudes literature, social exchange
theory and quality of life (QOL) studies in a gambling destination.
residents’ perceptions of casino development in Singapore and how
these perceptions affect support for the development. The results
identified that gender, age, marital status, number of children,
education, length of residency, religion and frequency of gambling
significantly affected perceptions of the casino development. The
level of perceived positive and negative impacts significantly affected
support for the casino development. This is the first in-depth study of
resident attitudes towards the newly developed casino in Singapore
and contributes to the resident attitudes literature, social exchange
theory and quality of life (QOL) studies in a gambling destination.