Sensing the Tempo-Rhythm of Practice: The Dynamics of Engagement

摘要: Researchers have conventionally used objective, discrete and linear assumptions of time space when constructing metaphors such as acquisition, transfer progression to theorize learning change. This chapter offers an alternative starting point. It suggests that the notion practice-based change is better conceptualized dynamic patterns human actions materialities are often comfortably familiar, yet paradoxically novel, leading possibilities for remaking those practices. Building upon postmodern understandings space, I introduce concept tempo-rhythm highlight attention significance practice dynamics Tempo-rhythm a metaphor borrowed from dramatic arts (Stanislavski, character (trans: Hapgood ER). Methuen, London, 1979 [Originally published in 1950 by M. Reinhardt Ltd]) describes how actors incorporate speed, intensity variability into their movement speech engage audience shared experience character-building performance.