In a group with Joel and Tilly during the afternoon part of the ‘Values and Ethics in Teaching’ session, I had one of the most inspiring conversation I’ve had, linking all of the issues discussed in the previous post and actually considering tangible ways of implementing change. We were the only 3 in the class…

Our teaching is inevitably linked to the institution that we work for. This relates to the wider body of the university but also the teams within which we work (unit, courses, department). It is therefore impossible to operate completely independently; all teaching happens within a wider framework, and if it is to be relevant to…

This lecture by Neil Currant presented a very insightful summary of research done by UAL, Glasgow school of art & Leeds Art University into assessment practices in higher education with a focus on creative courses.  The lecture posed some interesting arguments. One of the things that resonated with me was the questioning of the often…

This session was a preparatory session aiming to introduce us to being observed and observing others. To do this we were asked to read an extract from paper written by McFarlane – A time to Reflect. This paper presented the experience of Professor Stefanie in receiving feedback from students and on observing a colleague’s teaching.…

This session consisted of a series of presentation by the cohort explaining who they are, what they do and what they are interested in both within their practice and for this course. This was an insightful session as some themes started to clarify in terms of things that different people were curious about. This triggered…

I am Emilie Loiseleur, a lecturer on the MA GBI at LCC. I am also a freelance graphic and spatial designer. I am excited to learn about pedagogies within the creative field and see how I can apply new knowledge within my teaching practice