It presents drawing as a pedagogical tool in architectural education to further contribute to the deepening of student comprehension on architectural theory, vocabulary building, facilitation of the design process, and architecture analysis. The study examines the question of whether architectural education can be improved with drawing, comparing its efficiency with other teaching methods. Through a qualitative methodology employing case studies and classroom observation, the research identifies five core areas where drawing has an impact on learning-areas that include understanding architectural theory, building architectural vocabulary, facilitating design processes, enabling architectural analysis, and the comparative effectiveness of drawing versus traditional teaching methods. The findings indicate that drawing encourages deeper engagement with the theoretical content, helps to develop vocabulary, improves iterative design thinking, enhances analytical precision, and is even more effective than traditional teaching methods in engaging students. This study concludes that drawing is an essential tool for the enrichment of architectural education; it provides students with better understanding of the subject matter and contributes to the well-rounded development of an architectural professional.
This article discusses the role of African children's literature in the promotion of moral values, cultural identity, and societal development. It emphasizes the importance of didactic themes, such as honesty, kindness, patience, perseverance, and social responsibility, which are dominant in African children's prose fiction. The article focuses on the historical and contemporary context of African children's literature, noting its roots in oral traditions and its development after colonialism. The study, through the analysis of key texts and themes in the genre, shows how these works function as tools for moral instruction, socialization, and cultural preservation. The article further explores how African children's literature reflects changing dynamics in modern society by addressing issues such as gender equality, education, and social challenges. The conclusion emphasizes further intellectual involvement in the area of children's literature and demands separate academic institutions be set up to better examine this topic.
This study investigates the educational barriers faced by Indigenous communities in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), focusing on vernacular language obstacles and systemic prejudices within the education system. The research addresses five key questions: the specific language challenges Indigenous students encounter, manifestations of systemic prejudice, the impact of the absence of mother-tongue education, the influence of cultural biases on student engagement, and potential reforms for fostering inclusivity. A qualitative research approach, involving semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with educators, students, and community leaders, was used to identify the issues. The findings indicate that language barriers significantly affect comprehension, whereas systemic prejudices and cultural biases hinder student participation and academic success. The study recommends the implementation of mother-tongue instruction, culturally relevant curricula, and teacher training on cultural sensitivity to promote an inclusive educational environment. This research highlights the urgent need for educational reforms in the context of linguistic and cultural challenges that prevent fair access to education for Indigenous students in CHT.
This study explores the association of sexual orientation with spiritual well-being, comparing homosexual males with heterosexual males. The central research question examines if sexual orientation has a different impact on spiritual, religious, and existential well-being. Data were gathered using a qualitative approach from 60 males aged between 21 and 40 (30 homosexual and 30 heterosexual) using a spiritual well-being scale. The findings suggest no significant differences in spiritual, religious, and existential well-being between the two groups. Both homosexual and heterosexual participants defined spirituality, similarly, focusing on inner peace and personal meaning. Additionally, sexual orientation did not appear to significantly shape spiritual experiences or influence societal attitudes related to spiritual well-being. These results challenge the assumptions that spiritual experiences differ based on sexual orientation. Spiritual well-being is universal, although the sample must be larger and more diversified for the generalization to be made through further studies.
This research study takes an exploratory analysis of Idealized Cognitive Models in American rock songs based on the metaphorical and metonymic usages analyzed from a cognitive stylistics’ perspective. Based on songs like "Accidentally in Love" and "Livin' on a Prayer," this paper will seek to expand on the discipline of cognitive linguistics by describing how ICMs get expressed in song lyrics. The research answers questions such as the metaphors of "Accidentally in Love," the metonymies of "Livin' on a Prayer," and the conceptualization of abstracts like love and life within the songs. The study explores the place of cognitive models in constructing the overall themes of the songs and helps in the development of the broader framework of cognitive stylistics in music analysis. Using qualitative methods, the research identifies key metaphors and metonymies, which play an important role in the thematic development of the songs and their emotional appeal. The findings demonstrate the complexity of cognitive elements in rock song lyrics, revealing their significant impact on conceptualizing abstract ideas and shaping the listener's experience. This research fills in the gaps in the available studies by giving a better integrated understanding of how cognitive models function within popular music, especially the rock genre.