A multisensory approach to strengthening the development of multicultural identity : A support for Parents.
Sigobodhla, Taisekwa (2018)
Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu
2018
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018120319813
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018120319813
Tiivistelmä
The purpose of this functional thesis was to develop the use of the multisensory method in supporting the formation of a child’s cultural identity. The practical part of the thesis involved planning and carrying out six multisensory sessions, in a mother- baby group: Kiva Aamu Klubi. Which is a peer support group that is part of Graniitti-Klubi, a project supported by TAIKE (Taiteen edistämiskeskus) The Centre for the promotion of Arts.
The multisensory spaces took place over a period of 2 months in the fall of 2018. The aim of the spaces was to explore different aspects of culture that were relevant and important to the participating mothers. That they felt they wanted to pass onto their children. The group and I would then create a multisensory experience around these different themes.
The theoretical framework of the study was made up of culture, cultural identity formation, supporting of parenting, the multisensory method and sensory learning. Participatory observation, feedback from participating parents and the coordinator of the group, as well reflective documentation, served as methods of evaluation.
The study results highlighted the benefits of using the method as a facilitator for important discussions around parenting and cultural identity formation. As well as the adaptability of the method for use in similar mother- child or peer support groups.
The multisensory spaces took place over a period of 2 months in the fall of 2018. The aim of the spaces was to explore different aspects of culture that were relevant and important to the participating mothers. That they felt they wanted to pass onto their children. The group and I would then create a multisensory experience around these different themes.
The theoretical framework of the study was made up of culture, cultural identity formation, supporting of parenting, the multisensory method and sensory learning. Participatory observation, feedback from participating parents and the coordinator of the group, as well reflective documentation, served as methods of evaluation.
The study results highlighted the benefits of using the method as a facilitator for important discussions around parenting and cultural identity formation. As well as the adaptability of the method for use in similar mother- child or peer support groups.