Monthly Archives: February 2024
Reflection 3 – Learning Outcomes
Reading about the history, intention and criticism of Learning Outcomes (LO’s) has been a source of incredible frustration and relief for me. Having previously considered them to be an immovable aspect of Higher Education I now realise I had failed … Continue reading
Reflection 2 – On Reflection
Last week we had a reading and lecture on the importance of reflection within creative teaching practice. So far I have found every aspect of the course engaging and educational, even noticing shifts in my teaching informed by my learning. … Continue reading
Microteaching Reflection
I was pleased that the subject matter I had chosen for my microteaching session had promoted lively conversation. By using drawing as a mechanism to change people’s perspectives of the room we were in it enabled reflection from everybody about … Continue reading
Microteaching Plan
Objectives To teach the difference between a record of something (in the form of a photograph) and an observation of something (in the form of a drawing). To show how much can be learned from properly observing something, even if … Continue reading
Case Study 1 – Language
Contextual Background I work with a range of students, some with English as a first language (L1) and some with English as a second language (L2). It can be challenging to discuss course requirements or feedback, and ensure the learning … Continue reading
Reflection 1 – String Exercise
As an icebreaker during our first PGCert workshop session we used a ball of string to track who had spoken in a conversation between four people. It was noticeable how it changed the rhythm of conversation – it slowed it … Continue reading