Author: Rory Parnell-Mooney
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Blog Task One _ IP Unit
Blog Post: Disability and Intersectionality – Understanding Lived Experience Beyond Labels Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality offers a crucial framework for understanding how multiple aspects of a person’s identity—such as race, gender, class, and disability—intersect to shape their lived experiences. These identities do not exist in isolation but combine to create distinct and often complex…
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Case Study 001 Knowing and meeting the needs of diverse learners
Enhancing Inclusivity and Engagement in a Diverse Menswear Cohort “Education must be an act of liberation, where students become critical co-creators of knowledge rather than passive recipients of imposed narratives.” (Freire, 2000, p. 81) In my current role as a year two lecturer at LCF on the BA menswear degree course, I work with a…
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Reflective Blog Post : The Challenges of Peer Feedback in Creative Education
Peer feedback is often promoted as an essential learning tool in higher education, particularly in creative disciplines where critique plays a central role. However, its effectiveness is not always straightforward. While peer feedback has the potential to foster collaborative learning and critical engagement, students often struggle with it, especially when it lacks clear structure or…
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Case Study 003 Assessing learning and exchanging feedback
Case Study: Marking, Feedback, and Assessment in the Farah x BA Menswear Project The Farah x BA Menswear project was a 10-week industry collaboration requiring students to develop a brand identity, conceptualize a corresponding capsule collection, and build a narrative with an understanding of the brand’s history. A significant challenge in this project was ensuring…
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Refecltive Blog Post: The Role of the Educator in Creative Learning
Reflecting on the first seminar of the PG Cert and some of the extended reading, I found the discussion about different teaching styles fascinating. The room seemed to dismiss both academics in the reading for different reasons: one for being ‘old-fashioned’ and not providing digital resources, and the other for being overly charismatic or politically…
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Reflective Blog Post: The Evolution of the Crit in Creative Education
Signature pedagogies, as introduced by Shulman (2005), define the distinctive teaching methods that shape professional thinking and practice in various disciplines. Within art and design education, the crit (or critique) has long been a fundamental pedagogical tool, fostering self-reflection, peer feedback, and professional development. However, in the contemporary creative education landscape—particularly post-pandemic—the crit has evolved…
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Reflective Blog Post : Ambiguity, The Studio and The Hybrid Learning Enviroment
The studio has traditionally been the heart of art and design education, providing a space for collaboration, experimentation, and hands-on learning. However, with the rise of digital learning environments—accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic—the role of the studio has undergone a significant transformation. This shift raises important questions about how students engage with creative spaces and…