University of Ottawa Vertical Mentorship Program: Improving Engagement through Simple Innovation

Russell, Christopher; Povieriena, Iuliia; Levesque, Marianne

doi:10.18192/uojm.v7i1.2000

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“…If discrepancies are found between teachers’ statements and scientific findings, it will be impossible to know if these are real, substantive differences, or simply due to different use of language. One possible solution to these problems is to translate pedagogical ideas into language that is consistent with that of modern biomechanical science (Russell, 2019). This would include not only using appropriate scientific terms, but also doing so in a way that is clearly defined and consistent with their use in scientific fields.…”

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Translating Piano Pedagogy Into Biomechanical Language: A Qualitative Framework for Interdisciplinary Knowledge Exchange

Sabo

Comeau

Guptill

et al. 2023

International Journal of Qualitative Methods

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Pianists experience high rates of Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PRMDs). Biomechanical factors have been investigated by both researchers and music teachers as potentially significant in PRMD development. Knowledge exchange between the fields of music and science about PRMDs may be beneficial, but differences in language use can make interdisciplinary communication challenging. One potential solution is to translate pedagogical ideas into language that is consistent with biomechanical science. Doing so could improve interdisciplinary communication and allow for scientific examination of pedagogical ideas. However, no methods for doing so have been published. To fill this gap, we developed a methodological framework with two stages for translating ideas about piano technique into scientific language: Stage 1 uses Qualitative Content Analysis to summarize pedagogical content; then, Stage 2 includes an “Analysis of Biomechanical Language,” in which researchers translate the ideas described in Stage 1. Both stages are collaborative and rely on expert consultation to produce an appropriate translation. This article outlines the framework and explains how it was used in an initial study on the Taubman Approach. Further methodological guidance to assist researchers in future studies is given based on some of the challenges encountered in the initial study. The framework and guidance here will allow researchers to carry out more studies of this kind. Because the framework is newly developed, it will likely need to be adapted further as more studies are done.

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confidence: 99%