| Volume 26 Number 2 | January 31, 2025 |
Singing and Dancing in the Lighthouse: Investigating Collaborative Learning Through a Movement-based Constructivist Framework
Katy Ieong Cheng Ho Weatherly
Universtiy of Macau, China
Citation: Weatherly, K. I. C. H. (2025). Singing and Dancing in the Lighthouse: Investigating Collaborative Learning Through a Movement-based Constructivist. International Journal of Education & the Arts, 26(2). http://doi.org/10.26209/ijea26n2
Abstract
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 post-intervention 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.
