myblog | Gregory Dunn | Activity https://myblog.arts.ac.uk/members/gdunn/activity/ Activity feed for Gregory Dunn. Mon, 25 May 2026 02:56:24 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 c68b1bdb067e1be410366f40f06e5e72 Gregory Dunn posted a new activity comment https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2026/05/14/faith-religion-and-belief/#comment-9 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:18:00 +0000 One of the most significant differences for me has been my experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. When I was coming to terms with my sexuality as a teenager in Ireland, gay men could still face imprisonment for same-sex relationships, and attitudes towards homosexuality were heavily shaped by the influence of the Catholic Church. My…Read more

In reply to - Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume Inclusive Practices: Faith Religion and Belief Faith, identity, and education are deeply interconnected, particularly within diverse higher education […] ]]> 3319288949e3eb2d61c7c01410b1f994 Gregory Dunn posted a new activity comment https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2026/05/14/faith-religion-and-belief/#comment-8 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:15:59 +0000 I cannot yet say with certainty whether reflecting on my own educational background has fully changed my approach to inclusion within my teaching practice, as I feel this requires further reflection and experience. However, growing older and engaging with a wider range of cultures, particularly after moving to the UK, has certainly broadened my…Read more

In reply to - Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume Inclusive Practices: Faith Religion and Belief Faith, identity, and education are deeply interconnected, particularly within diverse higher education […] ]]> 1ddfe9e7e34f20468b281ce27ea18edd Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=31 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:36:16 +0000 Intervention: An Intersectional Peer Mentorship Program Supporting Transition into Second Year Creative PracticeThe proposed intervention is the development of an inclusive peer mentorship programme designed to support students transitioning from first […]

]]> 1 79c27520d9dfd28bff8ab3fd79e27a7e Gregory Dunn posted a new activity comment https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2026/05/02/inclusive-practices/#comment-5 Mon, 18 May 2026 18:43:52 +0000 Thank you Agnes, I really connected with your point about how teaching is often about working out how to communicate effectively. I think that is something many of us are constantly refining, particularly when trying to make technical or complex processes more accessible to a wide range of learners.

In terms of technology, the main platforms I…Read more

In reply to - Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume Inclusive Practices: DisabiltyThe video resources show that disability cannot be understood as a single or isolated experience. Across the four videos, the […] ]]> 621c8b759be068062f6c3a3bbc3d3e68 Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=29 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:30:04 +0000 Inclusive Practices: Faith Religion and Belief Faith, identity, and education are deeply interconnected, particularly within diverse higher education environments such as University of the […]

]]> 5 d973be2294a24f9e8d600259feb8fc1c Gregory Dunn posted a new activity comment https://dada.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2026/05/06/blog-task-1-disability/#comment-2 Sat, 09 May 2026 10:53:57 +0000 I really appreciated your point about the difficulty of creating a single universal approach within higher education. Your observation that neurodivergence is such a broad umbrella term highlights how varied students’ experiences and needs can be, especially when positionality and lived experience are taken into account.
I also found your e…Read more

In reply to - Daphne Bikker wrote a new post on the site Daphne Bikker PG Cert Blog Task 1: Disability The three videos of Ade Adepitan, Christine Sun Kim, and Chay Brown each explore everyone’s disability. In addition to t […] ]]> c7cf098866938f8db04c07b0558a40dc Gregory Dunn posted a new activity comment https://acameron.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2026/04/15/disability/#comment-4 Fri, 08 May 2026 16:46:13 +0000 I really appreciated your discussion of “malleability” and the idea that accessibility can expand possibilities rather than simply remove barriers. Your point about tools and systems being both enabling and disabling depending on their design felt particularly relevant within technical teaching environments.

I was also struck by your ref…Read more

In reply to - Agnes Cameron wrote a new post on the site ↝ pgcert notes ↝ Disability ↝ Malleability “Design can include making something new, but it can also include unmaking the world as it is, or perhaps remaking it, with part […] ]]> 74b61cfebced02cf5d33c7580c8266f1 Gregory Dunn posted a new activity comment https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2026/05/02/inclusive-practices/#comment-3 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:35:21 +0000 You’re absolutely right that this kind of adaptive teaching can become very time intensive. However, I’ve found that small but effective changes can be introduced incrementally, particularly through regularly refining presentations, improving clarity of instructions, and reviewing time management within class sessions.
That said, I do reg…Read more

In reply to - Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume Inclusive Practices: DisabiltyThe video resources show that disability cannot be understood as a single or isolated experience. Across the four videos, the […] ]]> 5d757cf56422733fa00989c5081d3f3b Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=28 Sat, 02 May 2026 14:12:10 +0000 Inclusive Practices: DisabiltyThe video resources show that disability cannot be understood as a single or isolated experience. Across the four videos, the recurring theme […]

]]> 4 50ef2dddfa6fc75c3d9561317c566c39 Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=27 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:13:37 +0000 Review of Teaching Practice Observation by a TutorReview of Teaching Practice Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Tutorial, 3rd year BA Costume for Performance. Size of student […]

]]> 0 3577eaa234ba4963c4e73a892cc56c56 Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=25 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:09:48 +0000 Pedagogy Reflection 4: Use of AIContextual Background As part of the PGCert programme, I attended a guest lecture focused on artificial intelligence and the use of AI […]

]]> 0 e04f20bc36c503b50c4c151c8b8f39a7 Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=24 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:51:18 +0000 Review of Teaching Practice Observation of a PeerSession/artefact to be observed/reviewed: MA Textiles (weave specialism) Jacquard design induction on Tuesday 10/02 Size of student […]

]]> 0 322a6aea38d260b8ab23b62ace79b75f Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=22 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:01:50 +0000 Pedagogy Reflection 3: Re-validation of Course.Contextual Background During the course re-approval process for the BA Costume for Performance programme, I worked with both academic and […]

]]> 0 1608c184f8fddfc63ec7eee1b25d7dce Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=17 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:37:18 +0000 Case Study 3: Developing Student Understanding of Assessment Standards.Contextual Background Alongside my technical teaching role, I also contribute to assessment as part of the academic team on the BA Costume […]

]]> 0 824a6a701275d7ce342d605e49dcd4b6 Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=16 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:33:44 +0000 Case study 2: Structuring Tailoring Teaching Through Aesthetic Learning.Contextual Background I currently teach approximately 40 second-year BA Costume for Performance students a five-week intensive […]

]]> 0 13b2c3a63583f00b36181ed37e305bc9 Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=14 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:40:24 +0000 Review of Teaching Practice Observation by a PeerReview of Teaching Practice Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Tutorial, 3rd year BA Costume for Performance. Size of student […]

]]> 0 e451dd7aa8a2facbb5d859d81a3cecdd Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=13 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:49:15 +0000 Pedagogy Reflection 2: Collaboration Project. Cendrillon Project: Contextual Background During my 2nd year of teaching I worked with second-year costume design students on the […]

]]> 0 09efc042ed56fb93dbc44e5b763729c7 Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=12 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:40:30 +0000 Case Study 1: Developing Inclusive Technical Teaching in Costume Education.Contextual Background Working with BA Costume for Performance students, I teach technical sewing and construction skills to increasingly […]

]]> 0 529bb0c4bd5e0a0351fea9e79c4c37f2 Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=8 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:39:33 +0000 Microteach Reflection – Object-Based Learning. Timed Session Plan and Slide Deck The microteach was designed as a 20-minute object-based learning session supported by a short three-slide […]

]]> 0 10c53c9990f426dc04de27173dc2924e Gregory Dunn wrote a new post on the site G Dunn Costume https://gdunncostume.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=5 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:49:33 +0000 Pedagogy Reflection 1: New to Teaching.Contextual Background I teach on an undergraduate costume course at the University of the Arts London, working in dual roles as both […]

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