Author Archives: Natalia Anna Zwardon
The Learning Outcome. Structured vs. Flexible in Arts Education
Let’s talk about learning outcomes, that topic that spark a lively (and perhaps slightly frustrated) discussion during our last workshop. We all dived into the challenges of guiding students and then grading them based on what some might consider vague … Continue reading
Fun in the Classroom: Yes or no?
During a recent PGCert discussion, the importance of fun in student learning took centre stage. We explored the benefits of student engagement through play, acknowledging its positive impact on both learning and attendance. However, the concept of “fun” quickly became … Continue reading
Case Study 2: Planning and Teaching for Effective Learning in Digital Design for Interior Design Courses
Introduction This case study comes from a personal challenge I am facing. Teaching a large cohort (120 students) of interior design students necessary digital design skills, all while juggling the limitations of a single tutor, space limitations and a traditional … Continue reading
Case Study 1: Embracing Dyslexia in an Interior Design Course
Introduction This case study comes from my own experience, both as a dyslexic learner and currently as a lecturer in Digital Design across all three years of Interior Design course at the Chelsea College of Arts. As someone who has … Continue reading
Case Study 3: Group Work Assessment in First-Year Architecture at Central Saint Martins
Introduction: As a lecturer at Central Saint Martins, I’ve been concerned with the way we assess group projects in first-year architecture BA. After all, architects rarely work in isolation – the profession depends on teamwork. However, I’ve encountered a disconnect between … Continue reading
Object-Based Learning: A Critical Analysis of Levi’s Jeans starting point for critical argument
During the object-based learning workshop, a member of my group, who teaches the creative writing course, introduced a seemingly ordinary object:, brought a pair of Levi’s jeans. However, to our surprise, as we delved into it, we uncovered a surprising … Continue reading
Microteaching – The Horror Story
My microteaching session focused on storytelling within the context of design practice. I initiated a playful exercise where each participant in the room contributed a sentence to a story that began with the phrase “a woman with a cat on … Continue reading