Category: TPP Submission – 19th March 2025

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…

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…

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…

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…