myblog | Eden Chahal | Activity https://myblog.arts.ac.uk/members/echahal/activity/ Activity feed for Eden Chahal. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:27:15 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 49062ca9f171c6fa1f556daf01d1bab8 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=212 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:38:24 +0000 Presentation Slides – Embedding digital design & fabrication support within Studio tutorials in BA Interior and Spatial DesignPresentation-PGCertDownload

]]> 0 5864b4957db7996f9dec43bfdaa7fae5 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=211 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:07:46 +0000 Technical teaching as a formative component of design practice: a pedagogical perspective  A recurring assumption in design education is that technical skills can be delivered through dedicated teaching moments, after which students […]

]]> 0 2df2482a84d27fbf296cb80c8386dedc Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=209 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:20:34 +0000 An analysis of current technical support practices: mapping access and use over 1 year  Current modes of technical support  Technical support for digital design and fabrication is currently delivered through multiple channels […]

]]> 0 051a547ece433bd96cc2b5d00f9f6705 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=130 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:45:34 +0000 Interpreting tutor perspectives across Year 1 and Year 2   Mapping current practices and gaps in technical teaching As part of my Action Research Project, I circulated a survey to the […]

]]> 0 d936d1d6632c7f1330b3fa7441237c43 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=129 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:58:14 +0000 Data Collection Tool: Tutor Questionnaire  As part of my Action Research Project, I designed and distributed an online questionnaire to tutors teaching across Year 1 and Year 2. The […]

]]> 0 0c3438bec21d74a0b14788f143eaff38 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=115 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:38:27 +0000 Ethical Considerations: Accessibility, Mental Health, and Staff Boundaries Acknowledgement Mental health is broad and complex, and students experiencing psychological distress do not represent a single or […]

]]> 0 1575d10ad64ecee2b80bc67de7bdec5e Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=114 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:13:07 +0000 Note on AI useEnglish is not my first language, and I have used AI tools to support the proofreading of my written work, particularly to improve grammar, […]

]]> 0 3e609bc26997bc717e06e1c27fa4d250 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=113 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:04:28 +0000 ReferencesMethodology  Martin, B. and Hanington, B. (2019) Universal Methods of Design: 125 Ways to Research Complex Problems, Develop Innovative I […]

]]> 0 4599b270fd5acf4e51cdb4e731bd6929 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=108 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:40:55 +0000 Ethical Action Plan – Embedding digital design and fabrication support within studio tutorials in BA Interior and Spatial Design Link to online Word document of the Ethical Action Plan Link to download a […]

]]> 0 8df5c1d41226bbe08249a67151144dfb Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=99 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:41:02 +0000 IP Unit: Reflective Report Introduction  This report explores a practical intervention I developed as part of the Inclusive Practices unit of the PGCert, focusing on […]

]]> 0 9ac15305cb4d2447e935e4a7567e508a Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=98 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:58:33 +0000 PGCert Intervention Summary Proposal For my intervention, I am exploring two possible directions that feel quite distinct but equally relevant to my practice. I presented both to […]

]]> 0 ed9ea8f06be1481f9afd34fff1e43b5c Eden Chahal posted a new activity comment https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/06/18/unit-2-blog-3-wip/#comment-13 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:23:21 +0000 Thank you for this really thoughtful response. I’m glad the post resonated with you, and I completely agree, there’s so much complexity in deciding what parts of ourselves to share or protect. Your point about having the choice to disclose is so important, and something I’ll keep reflecting on.

In reply to - Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert – Eden Chahal 2024-2025 Unit 2 – Blog post 3: Racial visibility // Structural blindnessComing to the UK, I was struck by how openly ethnicity and religion are […] ]]> 0492caca06b8f9b9bebd094e6815f742 Eden Chahal posted a new activity comment https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/06/18/unit-2-blog-3-wip/#comment-12 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:21:59 +0000 Thank you for sharing this data Chaline! I didn’t expect the numbers to be so stark, especially in an art and design environment. I had the impression that these fields might be more progressive or protected compared to others historically seen as male-dominated. It’s really eye-opening, and I’ll definitely be taking a closer look at the sourc…Read more

In reply to - Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert – Eden Chahal 2024-2025 Unit 2 – Blog post 3: Racial visibility // Structural blindnessComing to the UK, I was struck by how openly ethnicity and religion are […] ]]> e514dbdcef41a3e08346f93ae14fe96b Eden Chahal posted a new activity comment https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/06/18/faith-belief-and-the-weight-of-intersectionality-between-laicite-french-model-of-secularism-and-inclusion/#comment-11 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:18:06 +0000 Thank you for your thoughtful response! It’s interesting to see how many immigrant students share this feeling, regardless of where they come from. It really does make London quite unique. I agree that it’s something we should all work together to preserve and nurture.

In reply to - Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert – Eden Chahal 2024-2025 Unit 2 – Blog 2: Faith, Belief and the Weight of Intersectionality: Between Laïcité (french model of secularism) and InclusionKwame Anthony A […] ]]> 74ccd7081756aa5422fe93f944115941 Eden Chahal posted a new activity comment https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/06/18/blog-post-1-disability-and-intersectionality-systemic-barriers-and-shared-responsibilities/#comment-9 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:14:57 +0000 Thank you for sharing your insights, Blythe. It’s striking to see that this is a UAL-wide issue that spans across all fields, not just technical deliveries. This really highlights that the problem stems from a broader structural level and needs to be addressed more globally.

In reply to - Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert – Eden Chahal 2024-2025 Unit 2 – Blog 1: Disability and Intersectionality: Systemic Barriers and Shared ResponsibilitiesUAL defines disability in line with the […] ]]> 60c1d51eff8bda5e9a26adf4a8c26d8f Eden Chahal posted a new activity comment https://24045963.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/06/12/reflection-on-anti-racism-in-he/#comment-9 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:57:43 +0000 I really appreciated Charline’s idea of involving students in shaping the workshop environment. We might not have all the answers, and maybe we shouldn’t pretend we do. Creating space to listen could be a meaningful step toward shared responsibility.

As a small positive note from my own experience, when I graded students for the first time las…Read more

In reply to - Blythe Cheung wrote a new post on the site B's PgCert Blogs Reflection on Anti-Racism in HEThe readings I’ve been working through really drive home how deeply racism is embedded in UK education systems, and how […] ]]> ef8216142ad8a181202c3d013f1f36a2 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=63 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:35:45 +0000 Unit 2 – Blog post 3: Racial visibility // Structural blindnessComing to the UK, I was struck by how openly ethnicity and religion are requested in university applications. As I wrote in my previous blog […]

]]> 4 0f6bd3a9981d587a6ed7b857ee731b40 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=62 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:33:50 +0000 Unit 2 – Blog 2: Faith, Belief and the Weight of Intersectionality: Between Laïcité (french model of secularism) and InclusionKwame Anthony Appiah (2014) provocatively states that “there isn’t such a thing as a religion,” citing, among others, a Jewish rabbi who does […]

]]> 2 c16095575fa709a34166fdea8fd814d4 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=58 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:12:28 +0000 Unit 2 – Blog 1: Disability and Intersectionality: Systemic Barriers and Shared ResponsibilitiesUAL defines disability in line with the Equality Act 2010 as “a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative e […]

]]> 2 e66a058f1e4ecafc7dfc570d6b159a1d Eden Chahal posted a new activity comment https://24045963.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/04/22/shaping-inclusive-spaces-disability-identity-and-creative-practice/#comment-4 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:57:31 +0000 You raise such an important point about accommodations not being accessible—I hadn’t spontaneously considered this aspect of space when thinking about accessibility at university. But of course, it’s part of a much broader system. Even if we were to create the most inclusive environment within the university itself, it becomes meaningless if stude…Read more

In reply to - Blythe Cheung wrote a new post on the site B's PgCert Blogs Shaping Inclusive Spaces: Disability, Identity and Creative PracticeAs I reflect on the lived experiences shared across four short films featuring […] ]]> 688c0fa8034c2daeb71bc6c0237792ae Eden Chahal posted a new activity comment https://24045963.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/05/13/intersectionality-religion-belief-faith/#comment-6 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:56:38 +0000 I’d like to join Charlie in saying how refreshing your honest reflection was—it really resonated with me as someone who also doesn’t follow a religion. I appreciate that you acknowledge your empathy towards students of faith, and by doing so, you’re also clearly stating your positionality in relation to the subject.

That said, I found myself…Read more

In reply to - Blythe Cheung wrote a new post on the site B's PgCert Blogs Intersectionality: Religion-Belief-FaithWhile faith doesn’t occupy the forefront of my thinking as someone without religious beliefs, my perspective has […] ]]> c5c6d12792827f7e285046b7e72344ba Eden Chahal posted a new activity comment https://24045963.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/05/20/intervention-summary-proposal-creating-accessible-studio-spaces/#comment-7 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:55:33 +0000 This is such an impressive and meaningful intervention—your proposal strikes the perfect balance between ambition and pragmatism. It’s clear how much care and thought has gone into it, and I really admire how you’re addressing accessibility not just as a technical fix but as something deeply linked to equity, inclusion, and belonging. It’s exact…Read more

In reply to - Blythe Cheung wrote a new post on the site B's PgCert Blogs Intervention Summary Proposal: Creating Accessible Studio SpacesA recent conversation with my Sculpture colleague highlighted a concern we share: our […] ]]> 8fefd5ba737ad1f60944ac4ceb99be84 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=30 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:40:56 +0000 Account of Microteaching Download Link to the Powerpoint Presentation PGCert Microteaching Reflection  For my PGCert microteach, I created a session on […]

]]> 0 ac34ca58f4d91029f853140fa5bee656 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=29 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:31:52 +0000 Case Study 3: Assessing learning and exchanging feedbackContextual Background: As a Specialist Technician in Digital Design and Fabrication, I support six Interior Future courses. While I do […]

]]> 0 aa411276a9aefa7eab8b9940ad049d15 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=26 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:08:43 +0000 Review of Teaching Form: Being observed by my tutor (Tim Stephens)28.02.2025 Size of student group: 15 (at the time of observation it might be led in a smaller group or as a series of 1:1 […]

]]> 0 205c7c508b41198074850245a4577b61 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=22 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:34:21 +0000 Blog Post 4: Teaching as a Technician, Teaching as an Associate Lecturer  Teaching as a technician in its multifaceted aspects My main role at UAL is as a student-facing specialist technician in digital design and […]

]]> 0 ee06df6322bc16a357b943274db21fbc Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=17 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:15:38 +0000 Blog Post 3 : Learning from Workshop 3: Experiences, Insights, and Expectations on Assessment  In our third PGCert workshop, we were invited to reflect on teaching experiences involving a challenge related to assessment, share one […]

]]> 0 b1fb398ad521e94b6ab84d13b9f2616b Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=14 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:04:43 +0000 Blog Post 2 : Reflection on the reading and discussion around bell hooks’ article Talking Art as the Spirit Moves Us (1995)  hooks’ Argument and Relevance Today  In her 1995 article, bell hooks reflects on how African American artists are often only valued wi […]

]]> 0 2c0e5b2b15723ce0d080a3a17b4e01de Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=12 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:28:50 +0000 Case study 2: Planning and teaching for effective learningContextual Background I temporarily reduced my technician contract to teach a five-week unit as an Associate Lecturer for first-year BA […]

]]> 0 e935ef209020bcfd3eca4b37bbffa1b9 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=11 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:33:08 +0000 Case study 1: Knowing and responding to students' diverse needsContextual Background As part of my role as a specialist technician, I teach Rhino 3D to students from six different courses within the […]

]]> 0 efc12b0e60c88d95837958e7609bac96 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=10 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:21:06 +0000 Review of Teaching Practice form – Observing a peer17.01.25 Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: 1:1 tutorials/feedback on design progress  Size of student group: 4 interactions […]

]]> 0 7496d03c71e298d0141b64f7da6c19fb Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=8 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:57:55 +0000 Review Of Teaching practice form – Being observed by a peer30.01.25  Size of student group: Cohort of 14 students – 1:1 tutorials   Observer: Fernanda Palmieri   Observee: Eden Cha […]

]]> 0 a64fdf15caf504f3a4ba26bd0389d7e9 Eden Chahal wrote a new post on the site PG Cert - Eden Chahal 2024-2025 https://edenchahal.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=7 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:01:57 +0000 Blog Post 1 : Space as a Pedagogical Tool Reframing My Practice  When I began the PGCert, my focus was naturally directed toward improving my teaching practice—I understood it ma […]

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