room: C202

  • Cripping the Crit: Examining the inclusivity of crits and presentations through the lens of Critical Disability Studies

    This paper explores the inclusivity of crits and presentations through the lens of Critical Disability Studies. This 2023 research project revealed that current practices exclude students whose bodyminds do not align with the ‘imagined normal student’; that is a student who does not experience impairment and who is an English-dominant speaker. The paper also outlines…

  • Empathy in Action: Exploring embedding compassionate pedagogies in teaching and learning

    This paper shares key findings of my ongoing CCW Teaching and Learning funded project ‘Empathy in Action’. Bringing together UAL staff, students and external guests to discuss the term ‘empathy since 2022, this project is part of a cluster of activity that I have designed and delivered in the last six years aiming to embed…

  • Reflective Practice: Translating creative practice knowledge into pedagogic knowledge

    As creative practitioners and educators, our educational philosophies/values are often rooted in creative practice. Yet, we may feel that our creative practices are deprioritised for our educational practices. Finding chances for the extra step of reflecting on how creative practice knowledge may translate into pedagogic knowledge, may be even more difficult. Creating this chance, however,…

  • Where’s the AI in Academic Integrity?

    Providing insight into the anxieties triggered by AI Writing Detection tools, we run a live demonstration of how these systems operate by testing samples of the participants own writing. Using the results of our live test and student reflections, we will open a discussion around three areas of concern: 1. How generative AI tools can…

  • Material culture, representation and belonging

    Special collections at UAL support learning and teaching through direct engagement with material culture. There is ample evidence to suggest how ‘object-based learning’ (Paris, 2002) generates conversations, addresses troublesome knowledge and develops skills and critical thinking. But what – and who – is on the table is all important. This hands-on workshop explores how objects…

  • Student Engagement: Challenges, Case Studies and Top Tips

    This session will examine the realities of delivering student engagement support at UAL. Drawing from the Student Learning and Engagement Pilot, participants will be presented with case studies exploring the complexities of working with students in a pastoral context. ‘Real world’ examples will show the challenges of supporting students to engage with their course and…