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ARP Blog 4: The Final Questionnaire.
After much careful consideration I have decided to add another facet to my research. Initially I had thought to use my research to inform the script writing of the video essay, however, it simply wasn’t adequate, due to the questions being blatantly directional and there not being a way to deduce and compare data for…
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ARP Blog 3: Developing The Methodology.
On October 25th, I attended a taught Action Research Project session where I sought to refine the design of my questionnaire, a task I have been struggling with. Recognising the value of peer feedback, I came prepared with printed drafts outlining the types of questions I planned to include. This allowed my peers to engage…
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ARP Blog 2: Ethical Action Plan Resubmission
I am pleased to share significant progress on my action research project. After revising my plan to incorporate critical feedback from my tutor, John O’Reilly, I have successfully resubmitted it and received approval to proceed. This marks a crucial step forward, and I am eager to advance into the next stages of the research. One…
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ARP Blog 1: On Building A Research Case And Participant Ethics.
Rationale: Inspired by my work during the Inclusive Practices unit, I wanted to explore the intersection of decoloniality and the everyday technology we use in university settings. The University of the Arts London (UAL) outlines its commitment to sustainability through the UAL Climate, Racial, and Social Justice Principles, as detailed in its 2023 updates. These…
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Decolonising Media Technology: An Intervention by Leila Ghouri.
Introduction: Working at University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martins (CSM), I have felt that we are consistently keeping pace with and learning about new technologies. However, what is the true cost of the technology we use to teach and learn at university? UAL has a framework in place for ‘Embedding Climate, Racial and…
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Inclusive Practice: Blog 3-Education and Race
In first world countries, there seems to be a divide between who is educating and who is learning. According to Bradbury (2020) there is a significant attainment gap in the way students are marked when it comes to Primary school and their baseline assessment policy, specifically for students with English as an Additional Language (EAL).…
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Teaching Intervention Proposal
Introduction: The intersection of technology and human rights has highlighted significant ethical challenges, especially regarding AI deployment, technology and labor practices. I aim to design an intervention that raises awareness of the aforementioned points. This will help students begin to understand how people are exploited in the global south, specifically Congo; for their resources. I…
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Inclusive Practices: Blog 2- Faith In Secular Spaces
Kimberlé Crenshaw’s (1991) theory of intersectionality delves into how our various intersecting identities, including religion, race, and gender, evolve and influence one another. By neglecting these intersectional identities, Crenshaw argues marginalisation is exacerbated. Dr Simran Jeet Singh (Trinity University, 2016) professor in religion states that currently in legacy media they are ‘mobilising propaganda’ in representing…
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Inclusive Practices: Blog 1-‘Dis’ability and Intersectionality
Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality (1991) has significantly impacted our understanding of discrimination and privilege. This theory examines how various social identities, such as race, gender, class, and sexuality intersect to shape individuals’ experiences. She argues that overlooking intersectional identities leads to the marginalisation of individuals who face compounded forms of oppression. I will be…