Professional Portfolio – University College London
I’ve been thinking a lot about the nature and purpose of education. What it is that we want to foster in students, the environment that we want to create. But also, what are the things that affect the student experience and our epistemological approach. What explicit and what is hidden under the surface? Re-thinking orContinue reading What does a good learning experience look like?
One of the joys at working at a university and one of the key things I have missed during the pandemic was library access. I am a lifelong learner and I am always interested in resources that challenge my views and require reflection. Most recently this has been Caroline Elbra-Ramsey’s book Understanding Feedback: A criticalContinue reading Understanding Feedback
In my most recent musings about the nature of teaching and learning on my morning commute I was thinking about my role as a teacher/trainer/instructor. This role is akin to that of the conductor of an orchestra. We chose the pieces, our curriculum and lesson plans, and guide the musicians with our instructions. The betterContinue reading Master Conductor and the Sorcerer’s Apprentice