Monthly Archives: November 2024

The core problem addressed by this action participatory research project lies in supporting students as they navigate the complexities of balancing personal and academic life within the context of higher education, particularly in one of the units I teach in … Continue reading →

These changes were highly effective in both increasing student engagement and boosting their confidence in their work. The introduction of the toolkit allowed students to engage more deeply with the learning outcomes and assessment requirements, helping them to move beyond … Continue reading →

Reflecting on the recent delivery of the “Fashion Break” workshop to two groups of students, several thoughts have emerged regarding potential changes and next steps. The session itself provided valuable insights into student well-being and stress levels, and the use … Continue reading →

Taking into consideration the feedback and insights from both tutors and peers, and with a clearer understanding of the intervention’s structure and goals after some back and forth with my tutor, Rachel, I have now begun to plan how to … Continue reading →

After two tutorials discussing the intervention plan, one with my group in the PGCert program and another 1-2-1 with Rachel, my tutor, I was able to refine and clarify key aspects of the research project that required greater focus and … Continue reading →

After the session, I delved further into my reading plan, reflecting more intentionally on how each text could enrich not only this specific workshop but also my broader teaching practice over the long term. This reading list provides a carefully … Continue reading →

Drawing from the initial sessions of the unit and reflecting on all content and discussions with both peers and tutors, I have prepared the first draft of my intervention for the ARP project. You can find it below, submitted to … Continue reading →

As I continue to develop and prepare to deliver my session on “Fashion Break,” an intervention designed to foster inclusivity and social justice within the curriculum at UAL, I find myself reflecting on how the readings I’ve engaged with in … Continue reading →