TPP. Blog Post Three. MicroTeaching Alternative. Ethics through Object Based Learning.
Introduction.
For the TPP PGcert microteaching session I prepared two options, in this blog post I want to reflect upon the option that was not implemented in the session. A version of this session has been implemented in the past, and I wanted to review areas of improvements in the context of UAL LCC EDI commitments (University of the Arts, a2023), for betterment and possible future funding.
MIROboard generated as a Micro teaching option for TTP PGcert. (Hodgson, J.J. 2024). Link: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVNwKTBYE=/
Context.
The MA Design for Art Direction MADAD course, was enrolled as part of a pilot scheme in 2019, called Shared Research Methods. This was an annual event where four MA’s at LCC, ran a series of shared MA Data Visualisation, MA Design for Sustainable Futures and MA User Experience Design in the Autumn term. Each course was responsible for delivering a shared topic applicable to all four courses. The topic assigned for MADAD was Ethics. The delivery involved a live onsite workshop ran for 160-200 students simultaneously in their first few weeks at LCC. Since 2019 Shared Research Methods has evolved and become a new entity very different to this original concept.
Delivery.
The parameters meant that the content needed to be inclusive with as few barriers of entries as possible, while been stimulating for a large cohort with a range of abilities and experience.
The delivery was designed as a workshop activity with breakout seminar activities. Students were requested to have an object present that could be used, this could be an everyday object such as a Coke can, or a curated object from home. Through the method of Object Based Learning students were provided prompts to critically review and analysis their objects. Printed extracts from UAL Student Rights and Responsibilities (University of the Arts. 2023b), and UAL’s Code of Good Conduct in Research (University of the Arts. 2023c), were provided to the students, to further analysis and breakdown through peer lead conversation looking at the specific language of the documents.
Code of Good Conduct in Research. (University of the Arts. 2023c).
Reception.
There are no metrics to explicitly evidence this besides anecdotal insights, but the workshop received well by students and engagement was high. It was delivered with little change in the
Micro Teaching Version.
The session was adapted to accommodate a smaller cohort of four, a smaller timeframe of 20minutes, and for a digital delivery. The content was adapted to be dialogue led with digital feedback loops such as mindmaps with sticky notes (Read, E.L. 1958) (Thwaites, T. 2011).
MIROboard generated as a Micro teaching option for TTP PGcert. (Hodgson, J.J. 2024). Link: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVNwKTBYE=/
Future Development.
UAL declared a state of Climate Emergency in 2019 (Social Purpose Lab, UAL. 2019), and has made substantial commitments to social change through EDI commitments.
‘We’re taking climate-focused action to change the way we live, teach and work. Creating a just, sustainable future is at the centre of our mission.’
(University of the Arts. 2023d).
EDI Application.
Key Objectives taken from the EDI Guidelines.
– Developing inclusive curriculum.
– Increasing and sustaining improved student and staff engagement in EDI.
Format, a workshop social, that could be expanded into an exhibition to be shared with others. The Microteaching version would be used as the starting point. This is an application that is will be discussed with the MADAD team, with the objetcive to impliment this.
EDI Application guidelines. (University of the Arts. 2023e)
Footnote.
The ethical considerations regarding a Coke can include:
Environmental Impact: This involves Coca-Cola’s efforts to minimize carbon emissions, water usage, and promote recycling.
Health Concerns: This encompasses providing accurate nutritional information, promoting healthy lifestyles, and addressing health-related concerns linked to Coca-Cola products.
Labor Practices: This pertains to fair wages, worker safety, and employee rights within Coca-Cola’s operations and supply chain.
Marketing and Advertising: This involves ethical considerations regarding truthfulness, transparency, and the promotion of healthier products, especially when targeting children.
Community Impact: This includes Coca-Cola’s engagement with local communities, support for local initiatives, and respect for indigenous rights.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): This encompasses Coca-Cola’s sustainability efforts, community development projects, and initiatives addressing social issues.
These aspects contribute to understanding the ethical implications of Coca-Cola’s products and operations.
Reference.
Hodgson, J.J. (2024). ‘Micro Teaching’. MIROboard, Available at Link: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVNwKTBYE=/
Read, E.L. (1958). ‘I, Pencil. My Family Tree Told to Leonard E’. Read. EconLib 2018. Available at https://www.econlib.org/library/Essays/rdPncl.html?chapter_num=2#book-reader . Last Accessed 12th March 2024.
Social Purpose Lab, UAL (2019). ‘An Update on Climate Action at UAL’. UAL. Available at https://medium.com/social-purpose-lab/an-update-on-climate-action-at-ual-9a08fa4f7ddc . Last Accessed 12th March 2024.
Thwaites, T. (2011), ‘The Toaster, Or a Heoric Attempt to Build a Simple Appliance from Scratch’. Princeton Architectural Press; 1st edition (20 Nov. 2011).
University of the Arts, (2023a). ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’. UAL. Available at https://www.arts.ac.uk/about-ual/equality-and-diversity. Last Accessed 12th March 2024.
University of the Arts. (2023b). ‘Student Rights and Responsibilities’. UAL. Available at https://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/course-regulations/student-rights-and-responsibilities. Last Accessed 12th March 2024.
University of the Arts, (2023c). ‘Code of Good Conduct in Research’. UAL. Available at https://www.arts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/43333/Code-of-Good-Conduct-in-Research-2017.pdf. Last Accessed 12th March 2024.
University of the Arts, (2023d). ‘Climate Action Plan’. UAL. Available at https://www.arts.ac.uk/about-ual/climate-action-plan. Last Accessed 12th March 2024.
University of the Arts. (2023e). ‘LCC EDI Grants Guidelines’. UAL. Last modified Natalia Queirolo. Available at https://canvas.arts.ac.uk/documents/sppreview/09ff5c9b-b3f5-4885-a138-941118467e61. Last Accessed 12th March 2024.