Author Archives: Beth Collins
Blog post 3: Reflection on demonstration choices
This blog post will further reflect on the feedback I received from an observation of my workshop on fabric manipulation, where I used the camera to demonstrate. Upon reflection, I decided to change my approach for the next workshop. During … Continue reading
Case Study 2: Planning and teaching for effective learning
Contextual Background BA Textile Design students are introduced to Adobe Illustrator at different points, depending on their chosen specialism chosen out of Weave, Print, Stitch, or Knit. Currently, Stitch students are inducted in 3rd year, resulting in insufficient time to … Continue reading
Case study 1: Knowing and responding to your students’ diverse needs.
Contextual Background The Stitch Workshop is used by Textile Design BA, MA and Graduate Diploma students. Students may have part time jobs, personal commitments, and learning differences, impacting their access and learning in workshops. Evaluation During workshops and inductions, alongside … Continue reading
Case Study 3: Assessing learning and exchanging feedback
Contextual Background The Digital embroidery software induction requires students to create a name badge file. Stitch Technicians confirm completion of the induction, after assessing the file by email. Afterwards, students might not revisit the process for a while and may … Continue reading
Record of Observation 2
Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Size of student group: Observer: Beth Collins Observee: Nick Dunn Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. Its reflective aspect informs PgCert and Fellowship assessment, but it is not an … Continue reading
Record of Observation 1
Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Advanced Juki Workshop Size of student group: 6 Observer: Nicholas Dunn Observee: Bethany Collins Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. Its reflective aspect informs PgCert and Fellowship assessment, but … Continue reading
Record of Observation 3
Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Fabric Manipulation Workshop Size of student group: 8 Observer: Chris Rowell Observee: Bethany Collins Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. Its reflective aspect informs PgCert and Fellowship assessment, but … Continue reading
Blog post 1: Reflecting on Feedback from my Microteaching Session
Object Based Learning often plays a part in the way I teach in the Stitch workshop. Most of the workshops or inductions include machinery or a technique that is explained through samples. However, I don’t feel that I facilitate enough … Continue reading
Microteaching session
Microteaching: Shirring and Smocking I decided to use Shirring and Smocking samples as objects for my Microteaching session. I initially considered using a Pleating machine as my object, which is used to pleat fabric for smocking. However, I am in … Continue reading
Hello!
I’m Beth and work as a Stitch Technician on the Textile Design course at Chelsea College of Arts. I’m looking forward to studying on the PGcert course to broaden my understanding of teaching and learning.