Category Archives: Unit 1: Theories, Polices and Practices

Case Study 3: Assess and/or give feedback for learning.

Contextual Background:  We have been having a conversations within my course team about the idea of the ‘Crit’. Should we be using this word? Does it accurately describe the sessions we are using it for? What is the student perception … Continue reading

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Case Study 2: Plan for and support student learning through appropriate approaches and environments.

Contextual Background: We run a unit called Transformative Futures where the students need to respond to ‘critical debates in fashion’ (Appendix 1). As a team we have focussed the brief on sustainability and the impact of the fashion industry. We … Continue reading

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Case Study 1: Knowing and responding to your students’ diverse needs.

Contextual Background: We have a very diverse cohort of students (Year 1 undergraduates) and therefore a wide range of different student needs; neurodiverse students, students with physical disability, students with mental health concerns, students who need to work to financially … Continue reading

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Review of Teaching 3: Peer reviewing me

Enshang Shang reviewing me deliver a Sample Room session to Year 1 BA FDT Womenswear students.

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Review of Teaching 2: Reviewing a peer

Reviewing Enshang Shang deliver a lecture to MA Global Fashion Marketing students.

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Review of Teaching 1: Tutor reviewing me

Online Garment Lecture delivered to Year 1 BA FDT Womenswear students.

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Microteaching: 4th February 2026

I found the planning and decision making process quite difficult (see Reflective Blog Post 3!), but I am glad I was able to come through the other end and focus more on the emotional read rather so much on the … Continue reading

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Reflective Blog Post 4: Accessing the support I signpost to all the time.

Disability Service – getting an ISA Part 1: This was something I knew I needed to do from the start.  I know that I am dyslexic and I was very apprehensive about the writing and reading needed for doing the … Continue reading

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Reflective Blog Post 3: What is the point?

I thought doing the microteach would be easy. I am very familiar with object base learning  – I already use it a lot in my personal practice and also within my teaching practice. But I have been slightly blind sided … Continue reading

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Reflective Blog Post 2: Students as Customers.

This was one of the biggest revelations for me, and something that I keep coming back to. I find myself thinking about it from time to time, I mention it to colleagues and friends – I think subconsciously I am … Continue reading

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