Objects, Memory and Material Futures. For my micro-teach session, I wanted to explore a new idea that was closely aligned with topics I had been reading about in Yasmine Ostendorf-Rodriguez’s book Let’s Become Fungal, particularly how memory shapes our perception of the past and influences our visions of the future. The session was titled Objects,… Continue reading Micro Teaching
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Assessing learning and exchanging feedback Introduction & Background I am the Year Leader for BA1 Textile Design. At the start of year 1 Unit 1 and 2 are both Pass Fail units, the reason behind this is to reduce stress and competition when newly entering a course. This approach aims to encourage collaboration, experimentation and… Continue reading Case Study 3
Case Study 2
Planning and teaching for effective learning Introduction & Background As Year Leader for BA1 Textile Design, I oversee a cohort of first-year students. One of the main challenges for BA1 students is transitioning from structured, school-based learning to more self-directed creative practices. While students are accustomed to convergent, goal-oriented learning, the BA Textile… Continue reading Case Study 2
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When I find a book that connects with my thinking at that moment, I feel a strong sense of connection and satisfaction from this. Exploring writing that expands my own thoughts, perspectives and nurtures my ideas gives me a lot of pleasure. This act of reading and reflecting becomes practice beyond pedagogical practicalities. Let’s become… Continue reading Post 2
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Knowing and Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners Introduction & Background I am the Year Leader for BA1 Textile Design. This year (2024/25), we have seen a significant rise in the number of international students in our cohort. The year group consists of 87 students, and the international student population has increased from 40% to… Continue reading Case study 1
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In response to the reading: Osler, T, Guillard, I, Garcia-Fialdini, A, Cote, S (2019) ‘ An a/r/tographic metissage: Storying the self as pedagogic practice’, Journal of Writing in Creative Practice, Vol 12 No. 1 & 2, pp. 109-129. As part of my own journey and evolving pedagogy, I am re learning how to read, learning… Continue reading Journey
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