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Theories, Policies & Practices

Reflection no 3: Lars Lindstrom: Aesthetic Learning About, In, With and Through the Arts: A Curriculum Study 

The study explores the complexity of teaching and learning aesthetics about, in, with, and through the arts. It examines different types of learning, categorised as follows:  Types of Learning  By combining these categories in pairs, the author defines what it … Continue reading

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Reflection no 4: Carol Becker: How art became a force at Davos, Feb 26, 2019 

I had never heard of Davos before.  It was intriguing to learn about it during one of the workshops, where we discussed and summarised our assigned reading texts in groups. While I am familiar with other global events, such as … Continue reading

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Reflection no 2: Microteaching workshop: Object-Based Learning 

Date: 3/2/2025  I was not sure what to expect from the Object-Based Learning Microteaching workshop. I knew we would be in a group of six and each person was asked to prepare a twenty-minute activity based around an object of … Continue reading

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CASE STUDY 1: Knowing and meeting the needs of diverse learners 

Introduction & Background  During the first week of Year 1 welcome activities, I led an activity including the whole MA1cohort (54 students). Prior to this activity, students were asked to bring a piece of clothing, garment, or accessory. At the start, students … Continue reading

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CASE STUDY 3: Assessing learning and exchanging feedback 

Introduction & Background:  Students start the course with Unit 1: Creative direction. This is not a making project but a project where students are asked to make a proposal to bring back to life a defunct brand or a fashion … Continue reading

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CASE STUDY 2: Planning and teaching for effective learning 

Introduction & Background:  In the final stage of MA Fashion Unit4: Major Project, Part 2: 3D Realisation (Collection), students require a lot of technical support and advice. During this time there are scheduled activities such as garment fittings and studio … Continue reading

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Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice 3/3

Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: STUDIO SUPPORT WITH AD HOC TUTORIALS  Size of student group:  5-30  Observer: VICTOR GUILLEN SOLANO  Observee: MAJA MEHLE  Part One  Observee to complete in brief and send to observer prior to the observation or review:  … Continue reading

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MICROTEACHING: OBJECT BASED LEARNING 

3/2/2025  Part 1: ACTIVITY PLAN:  Observation of a Black Tailored Jacket.   Duration: 20 MIN  Object: TAILORED JACKET  Tools: A4 paper and pencils/pens  Introduction (3 min)  Explain the context of the workshop. The description (3min) Students are asked to listen to a … Continue reading

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Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice 2/3

Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: ”Embedding Climate, racial and Social Justice in the handbook” – Staff Development Training for MA Material Future (CSM)  Size of student group: 10 pp   Observer: Maja Mehle  Observee: Monika Gravagno   Part One  Observee to complete … Continue reading

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Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice 1/3

   Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: UNIT 4 SHOWS SUPPORT WITH AD HOC TUTORIALS  Size of student group:  5-30  Observer: Monika Gravagno  Observee: MAJA MEHLE  Part One  Observee to complete in brief and send to observer prior to the observation … Continue reading

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