Researching your own institution with Dr Duna Sabri My first teaching session began by Duna asking us to take part in a simple YES/NO poll asking the question: Is it a good idea to conduct research in your own institution? I answered NO to this question and was very much in the minority. My immediate… Continue reading Researching your own institution with Dr Duna Sabri
Author: Michael Robinson
Printing with Acid dyes on Protein fabrics
Printing with Acid dyes on Protein fabrics As part of technical content print specialism students on the textiles programme are inducted in the process of printing with acid dyes on protein fabrics. Are there actions technical staff can take to reduce waste and make this process more sustainable? As with so many processes in the… Continue reading Printing with Acid dyes on Protein fabrics
Do University staff members find it uncomfortable to observe their peers and candidly report their findings?
My academic practice in art, design and communication class met on Wednesday to discuss observations and reviews of teaching practice. As part of the of the session we read a short case study from Bruce Macfarlanes 2004 book Teaching with Integrity about a fictional lecturer Stephanie and were asked to consider: Which areas of her… Continue reading Do University staff members find it uncomfortable to observe their peers and candidly report their findings?