Author Archives: Tommy Ramsay

Blog Post 2: Analysing Analytic Auto-ethnography An Autopsy and ARP Initial Thoughts

For the reading prior to Workshop 1, I chose to read Analyzing Analytic Autoethnography An Autopsy by Carolyn S. Ellis and Arthur P. Bochne. I chose to read this as it looked like an unusual text and because it references … Continue reading

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Unit 3: Blog Post 1: Unforeseen Changes

Over the summer I was informed that my HPL contract at CCW was not going to be renewed as all staff members working on Foundation who were outside of the entitlement period (2 years of work or more) have been … Continue reading

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End of Unit 2 Reflections

I enjoyed the group dynamic and people’s willingness to discuss tricky subjects. The diversity and range of materials on offer, introduced me to some new writers which was exciting, even if I got somewhat hooked back on bell hooks’ writing. … Continue reading

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Inclusive Teaching Practices for Summer Short Courses and Beyond 

Introduction and Teaching Context  Over the summer, I run a series of six UAL short courses for students from China at CSM. For many, it is their first time in the UK and as such, it is important that they … Continue reading

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Formative Submission Plan II

I will be running some short course with UAL over the summer and I would like to use this opportunity to run a course that is based around the themes of identity. I wrote my MA dissertation on Contemporary Painting: … Continue reading

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Unit 2: Inclusive Practices: Blog Post on Pre Tasks and Workshops 5 & 6: racism in HE

Unit 2: Inclusive Practices: Blog Post on Pre-Tasks and Workshops 5 & 6: racism in HE  Definitions of Race  The definitions of race were an interesting starting point. Thinking about where the definitions had come from, who was writing the … Continue reading

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Formative Submission

At the moment I am not sure as to what exactly I want to focus on. I think it will be on one of the following areas: Accessibility and language with a focus on how projects can be communicated more … Continue reading

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Unit 2: Inclusive Practices: Blog Post 2: Intersectionality and Faith

Unit 2: Inclusive Practices: Blog Post 2: Intersectionality and Faith  Intersectionality LGBTQ and Faith:  Choudrey’s text Supporting BAME Trans People was an interesting and thought provoking read and raised several important points:  This shows how Faith, Race and Religion intersect … Continue reading

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Unit 2 Blog Post 1: How Disability Intersects With Other Identity Factors

Intersectionality feels like a commonsense approach to understanding the make-up of an individual. No person is one thing alone, we are all made up of various histories, experiences, parts of our Self’s that we are aware of and perhaps also, … Continue reading

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End of Unit One: Brief reflections

I have found Unit 1 of the PGCERT to be enjoyable, stimulating, and challenging. I really enjoyed the in-person workshop days though have preferred them when they are spaced out a little more. I found the teaching and group dynamics … Continue reading

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