Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice          Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Size of student group:                18 Observer: Sinead Koehler Observee:Xunnan Li Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. Its reflective aspect informs PgCert and Fellowship assessment, but it is not an official evaluation of teaching and is not intended for other internal…

Microteaching offers a valuable opportunity for educators to hone their teaching skills and experiment with different pedagogical approaches in a controlled environment. In this reflective analysis, I will dissect my microteaching session centered on the concept of cultural materialism, as proposed by Raymond Williams, using dumpling making as a tool for experiential learning. Session Overview:…

An intriguing article addresses inclusive learning for shy students, immigrant Chinese students’ use of silence in the American classroom, and international students’ encounter with Western pedagogy. Highlighted in the article is that Chinese students: Additionally, the article discusses Chinese international students’ tendency to contemplate topics before participating in discussions to “save face” (Newsome, LK &…

Interactive role-play exercises have been extensively utilized in various contexts, ranging from regional (Cost, 2015; Sterman et al., 2014) to local scales (Green et al., 2022). This innovative teaching approach holds several significant implications. Firstly, the role-play session provides students with an active engagement opportunity to grapple with complex environmental issues and comprehend the trade-offs…

Active learning and students’ own meaning-making are influenced by social, cultural, and contextual elements (Gillani, 2003). Transitioning to the online learning environment exposes students to new learning contexts, prompting educators to adapt their teaching methods to suit evolving needs. However, both theatre and acting teaching have traditionally emphasized active learning and student creativity, qualities that…

The transmission of knowledge in higher education often relies heavily on traditional methods like didactic lecturing, which are considered essential in many university settings. However, there is a growing body of pedagogical evidence suggesting that the incorporation of “lived experience” can be equally, if not more, effective in individual learning. Robyn Tudor, in her exploration…