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Blog Post 4: Universal Design for Learning
I have been exploring pedagogical methods that align with my teaching practice. Universal Design for Learning (UDL), explained in Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom: Practical Applications by Glass, Mayer, and Rose (2012), resonated strongly. UDL promotes flexible teaching … Continue reading
Blog Post 3: Reflective practice
Lesley Raven delivered a thought-provoking lecture on reflective practice and developing personal and professional insights. We created a ‘map of self’ – working from ontology – epistemology – reflexivity, to explore how reflection shapes our teaching. The exercise encouraged me … Continue reading
Case Study 3: Assessing learning and exchanging feedback
Contextual Background. I am a Specialist Technician: Learning and Teaching for BA Fashion Contour at London College of Fashion. In my role, I provide technical support to students as they create their final garment outcomes. Technicians are not included in … Continue reading
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Case Study 2: Planning and teaching for effective learning
Contextual Background. I conduct technical workshops that focus on demonstrating methods for constructing contour-based garments, with students actively participating, replicating the techniques to complete their own sample. The primary learning outcome is to equip students with a foundational understanding of … Continue reading
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Case Study 1: Knowing and responding to your students’ diverse needs.
Contextual Background:I deliver technical workshops to year 1&2 BA Fashion Contour. I demonstrate how to make a sample to industry standard, and the students create their own. The purpose of the workshops is to understand industry standards, which is implemented … Continue reading
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Peer Observation -3: Observation of my teaching practice by my Tutor
Session to be observed: 27th February 2025 – Technical workshop. Basque part 2, BA Fashion Contour year 1 group B., 9.30am – 12.30pm. Size of student group: 20 Observer: Karen Matthewman Observee: Jade Gellard Note: This record is solely … Continue reading
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Peer Observation -2: Observation of my teaching practice by my peer
Session to be observed: 27th February 2025 – Technical workshop. Basque part 2, BA Fashion Contour year 1 group B., 9.30am – 12.30pm. Size of student group: 20 Observer: Grace O’Driscoll Observee: Jade Gellard Note: This record is solely … Continue reading
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Peer Observation – 1: Observation of a peer’s teaching practice
Size of student group: Approx 400 students Observer: Jade Gellard Observee: Grace O’Driscoll Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. Its reflective aspect informs PgCert and Fellowship assessment, but it is not an official evaluation of … Continue reading
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