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Thing I Learnt: The first thing I learnt is the Case study 4, which is about encouraging a non- hierarchical collaboration. Encouraging students to feel a sense of ownership over their environment can lead to increased time spent in the building. Regular meetings between students and staff to address issues and provide positive feedback can… Continue reading Race – Reflection on the Retention and Attainment in the Disciplines: Art and Design

In the video, the speaker highlights how unconscious bias can be used as a “get-out-of-jail” card for teachers. Instead, as educator, we should pay conscious attention on treating people equally. This is not only a showcase of intelligence, but also a demonstration of support and fairness. I think it’s crucial to consciously take steps and… Continue reading Race – Reflection on the Ted talk Video “Witness Unconscious Bias”

Thing I Learnt: Paulo Freire, drawing from his own experiences of poverty, argues that education can either domesticate or liberate students and teachers. He believes that education often perpetuates the existing power dynamics; and needs to be challenged and transformed.1 He emphasizes the importance of considering power in education and suggests that the goal is… Continue reading Race – Reflection on A Pedagogy of Social Justice Education: Social Identity Theory, Intersectionality, and Empowerment

A few weeks ago, I attended the farewell party for Aisha, the former director of Shades of Noir. I was surprised that she remembered me, given that we had only talked a few times. During the event, many colleagues and students shared their experiences of working with Aisha or being helped by her. Most of… Continue reading Race – Reflection on the Shades of Noir

Today a German student told me tomorrow is her birthday, and I said happy birthday to her? However, she said that, in Germany, saying happy birthday would introduce bad luck if not on the exact birthday. She is very generous and would not mind. However, next time, if I see a German person, should I… Continue reading Questions by Far

In this open lecture, Professor Kwame Anthony Appiah states that religious identities are not just the matters of beliefs. The idea of ‘faith’ oversimplified that ideas of religions. Each religion has three aspects – practice, community, and beliefs. He mentions that religious communities shift their views about gender over and over again. Most creeds are… Continue reading Faith – Reflection on Kwame Anthony Appiah Reith Lecture on Creed

Ayam Jabr believes that religion, faith, and spirituality do not increase or decrease creativity. When being asked how art education support students with religious identities. Moreover, Ayam said all art in religion is forbidden at all unfortunately. I am glad to see the art of Bridgett Crutchfield, who sees religions in a critical way. Somehow… Continue reading Faith – Reflection on Higher Power: Religion, Faith, Spirituality & Belief

In Paper two, Religion, the public sphere and higher education, Professor Craig Calhoun addresses the issues around extremism around religions. My program is also working with students from a diverse ethnic and socio-economic background, so this is something very close my own teaching practice. What if the students have religion-based misogyny? The Indian caste system… Continue reading Faith – Reflection on Religion in Britain: Challenges for Higher Education

In Pen Portraits, Angela mentioned that, when encountering students’ references to cultural and religious practices that she is not familiar with, Angela responded by researching on the subject matters herself, so she could have an in-depth discussion with her students. This is a really good point. I would make sure I do so as well.… Continue reading Faith – Reflection on Religion, Belief and faith identities in learning and Teaching

After carefully reading the webpages, I have been thinking a lot regarding the system. The funding for disability and dyslexia is very helpful, and I should keep in mind that I could encourage my students to apply for them. I am very familiar with DSA’s. My colleagues and I have always been aware of the… Continue reading Disability – Reflection on UAL Disability Service Webpages