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Case Study 2: Planning and teaching for effective learning

Contextual BackgroundThe PPD (Professional Product Development) is the first design unit of Year 2 for students in the BA Fashion Design Technology Womenswear course at London College of Fashion. Having previously taught this unit as a design tutor in 2o22/23, … Continue reading

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Case Study 1: Knowing and responding to your students’ diverse needs

Contextual BackgroundI am a design lecturer in the BA Womenswear program at the London College of Fashion, where I work with a large cohort divided into three groups, each consisting of roughly 20 students. This cohort is exceptionally diverse, spanning … Continue reading

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Object Learning Microteaching Session

Preparing a lesson from scratch can be both challenging and exciting. I particularly like to think about different ways we can learn from each other but keep it fun and engaging. My lesson idea came up from looking at my … Continue reading

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Blog Post 3: Reflection Post on Workshop 3 – The Aims of Education

In this session, we looked at the Aims of Education broadly and also engaged in focused discussions around the Aims of Art&Design Education in preparation for writing up Case Study 2. During session, I really enjoyed working alongside peers on … Continue reading

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Blog Post 2: Reflection Post on Workshop 2 – Learning from Observation

In this session, we initially discussed our role as lecturers and how to develop a charismatic approach to feedback in which we both critique and develop knowledge without undermining ones confidence and willingness to participate. We consider both our roles … Continue reading

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Blog Post 1: Reflection Post on Workshop 1 – The New Life

This was the first taught session on the PgCert after induction in December 2023. In Workshop 1, initially, we brainstormed about “What does equal participation in the classroom look like?”. Some of the thoughts that emerged were that equal participation … Continue reading

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Day 1 on the PgCert

Hey there! I’m Joao, a Womenswear Design Lecturer in the BA Fashion Design Technology course at LCF. I am also Design unit leader in Year 2. I am super excited about diving into the PgCert! It’s going to be an … Continue reading

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