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Teaching Reflection Model

The reflective practice is an important and integral part of teaching.  To be able to step back from a teaching practice experience and begin to analyse and examine it and then introduce new ideas.  Pretty (1998) states that, ‘Mistakes are not only … Continue reading

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Assessment – Part 1

Formative assessment Assessment offers a way of checking that learning has taken place.  It occurs at the beginning of learning, from time to time during learning and to identify learning needs and retention for learning.  It uses feedback comments rather than marks … Continue reading

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Transition from FE to HE Teaching

I have spent most of my teaching career as a Photography Tutor for 10+ years at Farnborough Sixth Form College. It was a joy seeing students through their A-Levels and how the two years transformed them into young adults.  There were … Continue reading

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The Art of Adapting – Thriving in Your New Role

I have recently accepted the new role for the interim Level 3: International Introduction to the Study of Design, Media, and Screen (DMS) course leader positions in November 2022. I am currently covering Level 4 CertHE Preparation for DMS until … Continue reading

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