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IP Unit: Reflective Report – An Image Based Glossary
Introduction In this report, I reflect upon the design of an image based glossary for teaching tailoring terminology, and how it has evolved through the Inclusive Practices unit. I hope this new glossary will even out the playing field for … Continue reading
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Blog Post 3 – Race
“Talking about racial inequality is a difficult subject for many in the white-dominated field of education” (Leonardo, 2004 in Bradbury, 2020). As a white lecturer, I agree with Leonardo. Discussing racism is difficult. How do we define discrimination without generalising … Continue reading
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Blog Post 2 – Faith, Religion and Belief
“If we can try to understand where people are coming from with empathy, with, sort of, a human element, then that allows us to really engage with difference in a way that is constructive rather than destructive.” (Singh, Jeet Simran … Continue reading
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Intervention Proposal
Background In Bespoke Tailoring there is a lot of specialist vocabulary, from the names of tools and materials to parts of garments and trade jargon. We explain the terminology during our sessions, and provide the students with written presentations and … Continue reading
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Blog post 1 – Disability and Intersectionality
The Social Model of Disability at UAL (no date) states that “we are not disabled by our individual differences, but by barriers in the world around us”. In personal interviews, three individuals discuss how they are held back by wider … Continue reading
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Case Study 2 – Planning and Teaching for Effective Learning – Blended Learning and Resources
Background As a lecturer for the BA Bespoke Tailoring course, I deliver the practical tailoring sessions to the first year students. During these sessions, I provide the students with in-person technical demonstrations and diverse learning resources, including presentations, worksheets with … Continue reading
Case Study 1 – Knowing and Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners – Noise and Our Open Space
Background As a lecturer at the BA Bespoke Tailoring course, I deliver the practical tailoring sessions to the first year students. Many of our students have diverse learning needs, most commonly dyslexia and ADHD. In the current cohort, 20% have … Continue reading
Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice 3 – Being Observed by a Tutor (Victor)
Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Coat Making 3: Cutting and Fitting Unit: Bespoke Tailoring Year 1: 3 March 2025 9:30-16:30 Size of student group:17 Observer: Victor Guillen Observee: Maria Thelin Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between … Continue reading
Blog Post 1 – A Neurodivergent Society
In his article On the spectrum within art and design academic practice (2018), Damiani does not present arguments or answers. Instead, he reflects on his personal experience as a neurodivergent art practitioner in order to inspire discussion. Neurodiversity means neurological … Continue reading
Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice 2 -Being Observed by a Peer (Mihali)
Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Trouser Making 6: Tailoring, Design and Identity Unit: Bespoke Tailoring Year 1 Size of student group:15 Observer: Mihali Intziegianni Observee: Maria Thelin Part OneObservee to complete in brief and send to observer prior to the observation … Continue reading