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UAL Accessibility Software and Tools Survey
At the University of the Arts London (UAL), accessibility software and tools refer to a range of software, applications, and resources designed to support students with disabilities and ensure they have equal access to educational materials. These tools aim to … Continue reading
Reflective Report on Inclusive Teaching Practices for Muslim LGBTQ+ Students
Introduction From my own experience studying at one of the universities in London, I encountered numerous opportunities that I wish had been available to support my academic excellence. I also noticed many missed opportunities and areas where educators and tutors … Continue reading
Blog 3: Racism shapes careers: career trajectories and imagined futures of racialised minority PhDs in UK Higher Education.
Racism shapes careers: career trajectories and imagined futures of racialised minority PhDs in UK higher education, Globalisation, Societies and Education, Rhianna Garrett (11 Feb 2024). In this post, I will focus on this paper by Rhianna Garett, which has fascinated … Continue reading
Blog 2: Challenging Race, Religion, and Stereotypes in Classroom.
Challenging Race, Religion, and Stereotypes in Classroom – By Simran Jeet Singh – Religion Professor, Trinity University. Prof. Simran began by stating that this nation was founded on practices of discrimination and racism, and these issues persist to this day. … Continue reading
Intervention Proposal
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate … Continue reading
Blog 1: Intersectionality in Focus: Empowering Voices during UK Disability History Month 2023
In this video, Chay Brown from @TransActual discussed a very important topic about the significant challenges as a disability person in the LGBTQ+ community. Before we dig deeper into this conversation, I would like to draw attention of one of … Continue reading
Tutor Observation: Review of My Teaching Practice
Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: 18/03/2024Room/Space: Recorded online sessionSize of student group: 14Observer: John O’ReillyObservee: Syahrizal Shafie Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. Its reflective aspect informs PgCert and Fellowship assessment, but it is not an … Continue reading
From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces by Arao and Clemens
From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces: A New Way to Frame Dialogue Around Diversity and Social Justice.Brian Arao, Kristi Clemens. 2013 The term “safe space” might make it seem like people won’t feel uncomfortable when discussing sensitive topics like race … Continue reading
Embracing the silence: introverted learning and the online classroom by Karen Harris
Spark: UAL Creative Teaching and Learning JournalEmbracing the silence: introverted learning and the online classroomKaren Harris, Intercultural Communications Trainer and Language DevelopmentTutor, Language Centre. ”Silence…is often problematized in a classroom situation, with the underlying implication that classrooms are for talking–as … Continue reading
Aesthetic Learning About, In, With and Through the Arts: A Curriculum Study by Lars Lindström
This article from Lars Lindstrom explores the concept of aesthetic learning in arts education. It discusses the combination of convergent or divergent goals and medium-specific or medium-neutral means and investigates the potential utility of this framework in various contexts and … Continue reading