The Focolare Educational Model at the Sophia Higher Learning Institute for Cultural Studies
Date of Degree
12-2009
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Program
Education
Advisor
Absael Antelo
Advisor
Judith Beauford
Advisor
Richard Gray
Abstract
This mixed methods study explored in depth the Focolare Educational Model at Sophia Higher Learning Institute for Cultural Studies, identifying its origins, analyzing its curriculum, describing its spiritual practices and teaching strategies, and assessing the effectiveness of its outcomes. In this research, the qualitative and quantitative aspects were addressed simultaneously. For the qualitative part of the research a case study design was used. This consisted of collecting documentary evidence and interviewing on site 10 professors of the Sophia Higher Learning Institute. At the same time the researcher administered a questionnaire among the 250 students that participated in the Sophia Higher Learning Institute. Qualitative findings and quantitative results were first cross validated and integrated with each other and then compared with the literature review. The Focolare Educational Model at Sophia Institute was proven to have a variety of unique characteristics in its origins, curriculum content, teaching and learning environment, and outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Michelon, Gianantonio, "The Focolare Educational Model at the Sophia Higher Learning Institute for Cultural Studies" (2009). Theses & Dissertations. 216.
https://athenaeum.uiw.edu/uiw_etds/216