Monthly Archives: October 2025

Add to glossary prototype (ongoing) Share Tools chapter on Moodle Done Print finished pages and put up in the classroom Done Refine activity Done Try out Pictionairy game with students and get feedback from colleagues Done Prepare mini Pictionary games … Continue reading →

Observation I found taking part in the activity (the Pictionary style game) and presenting the resource (the glossary) all-consuming. I was too distracted to make observations and field notes that could make any claim to being thorough or objective. Feedback … Continue reading →

Respondent profiles I received 20 responses to the student questionnaire. This represents 45% of the cohort, and drawing conclusions from the answers must be done with caution.  65% of respondents said that English was their first language (L1 students), leaving … Continue reading →

My teaching practice The technical presentations and worksheets are very important if you miss a class, but I was surprised to find how much the students find the existing resources helpful when learning tailoring terminology. Although the worksheets feature illustrations … Continue reading →

Aldrich, W. (2011) Metric Pattern Cutting for menswear. 5th edition. Chichester: John Wiley Bamber, V. & Jones, A. (2015) ‘Challenging students: enabling inclusive learning.’ in H. Fry, S. Ketteridge & S. Marshall (eds), A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Enhancing … Continue reading →