Category Archives: Reflections

I come from a family of teachers, all of whom work in a primary or secondary school scenario where observation is a natural part of qualification, job application and ongoing development. It is therefore strange that after teaching in higher … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →