Case Study 3

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 

Case study 1

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