Category Archives: Blog Posts Term 1

These are my general blog posts.

Reflecting On: The Experiential Learning Cycle By David Kolb

Within my introduction I aimed to merge my creative/research interests within my teaching pedagogy. I was intrigued the moment I first read the following quote about Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle (ELC):  “Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through … Continue reading

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Reflecting On My Teaching with Brookfield’s Four Lenses

Approaching the end of this term, this course has already impacted my teaching practice beyond my initial expectations of learning new theories. Indeed the breath of literature was enlightening, however, the significant impact has come from the examination of my … Continue reading

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Am I a Technician? An Educator? Or both?

Even as a student I was aware of the devide between academic and technicians, so I wasn’t surprised when I started the role as a technician to find myself feeling valued differently within the university setting, be that through students … Continue reading

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Understanding My Positionality & Influence

Although we are only just beginning to start the curriculum, I’ve been struck by how important it is to just leave time to reflect – although obvious on paper. Within the brief time spent reading papers – especially ‘The New … Continue reading

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