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Theories, Policies & Practices posts

Blog post 2:  Reflection on ‘On the spectrum within art and design academic practice’.

We were asked to choose a piece of reading for Workshop 2. I chose: Damiani, Luca M (2018), ‘On the spectrum within art and design academic practice’, Spark: UAL Creative Teaching and Learning Journal, 3:1, pp. 16-25. I have recently … Continue reading

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Blog post 4:  response to “Towards a vital pedagogy: Learning from anti-ableist practice in art education” by Claire Penketh

“Towards a vital pedagogy: Learning from anti-ableist practice in art education” details a methodological approach of using “storyboards as a graphic method for cripping the curriculum”. In this study, PGCE students were asked “to investigate taken for granted notions regarding … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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