myblog | Gem Smith | Activity https://myblog.arts.ac.uk/members/gsmith/activity/ Activity feed for Gem Smith. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:34:24 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 508786ba06ddfb49c4a4e3ccba51051d Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=211 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:44:32 +0000 Blog 8 – Referencing/Citations/BibliographyReferences for the presentation Alshehri, T., Kirkham, R. and Olivier, P., 2020, April. Scenario co-creation cards: A culturally sensitive […]

]]> 0 b3b5c5bade1424ed133ec55a005b1f47 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=210 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:43:37 +0000 Blog – 7 Presentation SlidesFinal and complete presentation Final final – Action Research final presentationDownload Blog – Developing stages Action Research final presentationDownload Blog – Presentation roughDownload

]]> 0 1efd7fdd946fad685019305c3e7acb61 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=202 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:22:01 +0000 Blog 5 – Research Methods ‘Challenges in choosing research methodologies as a novice researcher’. (Bekaert, 2014). I love this paper by Bekaert (2014), which allowed m […]

]]> 0 74a6ade0a9d590a7dd9422120537fc69 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=201 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:21:41 +0000 Blog 6 – Project Findings – Collaborative Card Design Outcomes and ReflectionMy Action Research Project (ARP) is a continuous progression from my Inclusive practice (IP) intervention. (UAL, 2026) There were questions […]

]]> 0 def2c718e37149c1e82ae8a2e0cbaa11 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=199 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:19:48 +0000 Blog 4 – Participants Facing Documents and Protected: Project Findings‘It has been commonplace in education research, for example, for teachers/lecturers to give out surveys to their students to assess pedagogical i […]

]]> 0 95eaaa825f7d962872cff7cb553de852 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=197 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:17:50 +0000 Blog 2 – Research Question/Theoretical Framework Blog 2 – Research Question How can the awareness of cultural identity enhance collaborative learning experiences in higher e […]

]]> 0 79df32c5a74b12f92f16229f953f9529 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=196 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:16:49 +0000 0 5377b9e2e83b3b11b76348f39ac2c481 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=195 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:15:54 +0000 Blog 3 – Unit Action Plan and Ethics FormUnit Action Study Plan/Timeline for PGCert Action Research Project Date to submit:Date for personal goal to complete by:Item to complete:Study […]

]]> 0 0e2d75f86b6207050f43f6cd0134ab8f Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=192 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:12:12 +0000 Blog 1 – Context and Rationale ‘There’s a natural influence of culture simply through being in a certain region for most of my life, but I grew up in a global family and w […]

]]> 0 d38db78d6f8579fac37f393339514482 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=177 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:01:01 +0000 Inclusive Practices – Intervention and Reflective Report Cultural Identities and Collaborative working People from different cultures communicating in a foreign language may understand things […]

]]> 0 99ab9554e553d8bf91dc0456bf01fedf Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://rorypgcert.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/06/18/blog-task-3-race/#comment-25 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:59:10 +0000 This was an interesting and thought-provoking blog looking at race within HE. I agree with Rory that there will not be any suitable change within HE education regarding racism until we go to the foundation of the matter. It is not until we begin to critique the systemic institution that we can then see some glimpses of real change.

Rory…Read more

In reply to - Rory Parnell-Mooney wrote a new post on the site Rory PG Cert Blog Task 3: RaceApproaches to Addressing Racism in Higher Education In examining approaches to addressing racism within education, it becomes clear […] ]]> be50eddf9264618d77d00987d2eb527d Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://claudianuzzo.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/06/20/unit-2-inclusive-practice-blog-post-3-race/#comment-21 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:59:31 +0000 I liked the way you opened your blog with a quote from Angela Davis. This quote is so true. We must continue to advocate for anti-racism. Being conscious each day to identify inequality in its various forms is paramount and it is our duty as you highlighted to call it out when discovered. We live in a racist society, and it is weaved in all areas…Read more

In reply to - Claudia Nuzzo wrote a new post on the site CLAUDIA NUZZO UNIT 2 INCLUSIVE PRACTICE – BLOG post 3 RACE The Equality and Human Rights Commission (2019) found that racism continues to exist across UK higher e […] ]]> 40f4b1b5fee1095de282dc7228756ed8 Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/06/16/blog-task-3-race/#comment-20 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:29:08 +0000 Thank you for your comments Claudia. Yes for sure as educators we are always under pressure to get it right and to ensure that we are fully supporting our students. We should continue to do so as part of our practice, however the battle is also somewhat deeper institutions also need to take responsibility. Needless to say UAL are trying to take…Read more

In reply to - Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog Blog Task 3: Race Approaches to Race and Ethnicity What is the difference between race and ethnicity?’ (UAL, 2025). This was a question that was posed du […] ]]> 5ad3d69505f259973527f79183c2d5c9 Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://rpearkspgcert.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/06/16/blog-post-3-race/#comment-11 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:09:48 +0000 I like the way you highlighted ‘representation’ as being the common thread to the resources. This is connected to race within HE and the wider community. I totally understand when you noted in your conclusion of your blog about your positionality and the idea of lack of power. As a UAL technician you are doing an amazing job for you create spa…Read more

In reply to - Rosa Pearks wrote a new post on the site R Pearks PGCert Blog Post 3 – RaceFor me, the common thread linking all the resources is the importance of representation, whether that be in a university context relating [… […] ]]> 07e31d557fcadba7a5b38b9542b3ef92 Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/06/16/blog-task-3-race/#comment-18 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 19:32:05 +0000 Thanks for your comments Rory.

No one likes to be uncomfortable but sometimes this is the only way change is produced.

I think you have clarified our stance really eloquently that as educators we are here to support students learning irrespective of their race or other identities being respectful, meaningful and mindful at all times.…Read more

In reply to - Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog Blog Task 3: Race Approaches to Race and Ethnicity What is the difference between race and ethnicity?’ (UAL, 2025). This was a question that was posed du […] ]]> 917cb90736bd72bfd28705916914a2aa Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/06/16/blog-task-3-race/#comment-17 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 19:24:32 +0000 Thanks for your comments Rosa. I think race and ethnicity do overlap somewhat and I think when as educators we are addressing race that all other identities of students should also be considered. It is looking at students as a whole person and not just the area that applies to our statistics.

When we are working with students in academic…Read more

In reply to - Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog Blog Task 3: Race Approaches to Race and Ethnicity What is the difference between race and ethnicity?’ (UAL, 2025). This was a question that was posed du […] ]]> 2619aeb25fd0993219eaa49b0586e917 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=174 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:33:24 +0000 Blog Task 3: Race Approaches to Race and Ethnicity What is the difference between race and ethnicity?’ (UAL, 2025). This was a question that was posed during my […]

]]> 5 81bfc1d23d51b506e1accd1471dbaf17 Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/05/19/blog-2-intersectionality-faith-religion-and-belief/#comment-14 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:26:35 +0000 Thank you for your comments Rory. I totally agree that as staff we have a responsibility for shaping student experiences. I can recall back to my educational encounters and teachers that left a real impact on me and my learning journey both negatively and positively. We are in a most powerful position where we can make differences to our…Read more

In reply to - Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog Blog 2 – Intersectionality – Faith, Religion and Belief Understanding – Demystifying stereotypes Figure 1: Faith Painting (Saatchiart, 2021). I love t […] ]]> 05aaddab8e2e2597257267785ba94d92 Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://rorypgcert.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/05/15/faith-at-the-intersection-how-religion-interacts-with-identity-in-educational-and-social-contexts/#comment-6 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:44:23 +0000 This is an informative and inspiring blog highlighting the complexities of intersectionality as I have discovered during this unit. Yes, it is not as clear cut as it may seem.
I agree with Rory when it is mentioned about faith having to meet race, gender, class and all the other identities that we hold to provide for our students and staff alike.…Read more

In reply to - Rory Parnell-Mooney wrote a new post on the site Rory PG Cert Blog Task 2: FaithFaith is rarely experienced in isolation. Rather, it intersects with race, gender, class, and other identity markers, often shaping […] ]]> 0fac35c383ae0ea86a4cd01a0ca40245 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=161 Tue, 27 May 2025 03:52:20 +0000 Inclusive Practice Intervention Formative Assessment Diversifying Collaborative Working I was inspired by Leah Cox’s workshop entitled ‘Pedagogies of Dis […]

]]> 0 698fa0e54ec78e55741c625d006a8b32 Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/05/19/blog-2-intersectionality-faith-religion-and-belief/#comment-12 Sun, 25 May 2025 19:11:25 +0000 Yes you are right there are no easy answers but we can only try and make a difference using the power and resources that we have. I have learnt a lot from our discussions and the research material explored about intersectionality, empathy comes to mind constantly. Without this there would be no understanding or respect towards any of our identities.

In reply to - Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog Blog 2 – Intersectionality – Faith, Religion and Belief Understanding – Demystifying stereotypes Figure 1: Faith Painting (Saatchiart, 2021). I love t […] ]]> b0477f17901ef54c3f73f3027f0c6c22 Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/05/19/blog-2-intersectionality-faith-religion-and-belief/#comment-9 Fri, 23 May 2025 19:43:55 +0000 Thanks for your comments Rosa. Yes for sure you are right representation is really important regarding students development and support within the institution whichever mode that may be executed.

I think we are all in some way still developing our own identities and seeing where we belong in this complex society. Exercising empathy is…Read more

In reply to - Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog Blog 2 – Intersectionality – Faith, Religion and Belief Understanding – Demystifying stereotypes Figure 1: Faith Painting (Saatchiart, 2021). I love t […] ]]> 310f34e65c4bcabb1517c79c15dc1d0e Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://rpearkspgcert.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/05/19/blog-post-2-faith-religion-and-belief/#comment-6 Thu, 22 May 2025 18:29:15 +0000 I resonated with Rosa when referring to religion and how it influences our everyday life. This can sometimes be connected to culture and comes in so many different forms. The idea that this contributes to people’s overall identities and viewpoints brings the notion of variety and community. I agree that as an institution religion and beliefs a…Read more

In reply to - Rosa Pearks wrote a new post on the site R Pearks PGCert Blog Post 2 – Faith, religion and beliefAs a technician, I can’t say I have consciously considered faith in my teaching context before starting this unit. I […] ]]> b43257fb6de1a22c336a440bb9e64c83 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=149 Mon, 19 May 2025 12:27:12 +0000 Blog 2 – Intersectionality – Faith, Religion and Belief Understanding – Demystifying stereotypes Figure 1: Faith Painting (Saatchiart, 2021). I love this ‘Faith Painting’ by Dana And […]

]]> 3 f08de58486abbbcd5b1f2e6113b4465b Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/04/25/unit-2-inclusive-practice/#comment-7 Mon, 05 May 2025 20:05:18 +0000 Thank you for your comments. I think creativity, the arts and design can sometimes be underestimated in terms of the powerful messages that can be imparted to the community. Christine Sun Kim is a good example of this. I loved where you used the term powerful. Her work is just that.

I always feel whether we are doing enough for our students…Read more

In reply to - Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog Unit 2 Inclusive Practice Blog 1 – Key Concept – Disability ‘Seen’ ‘Scale equals visibility.  This has the ability to shape social norms’ (Sun, 2024) […] ]]> e742a6461321e51fd50f40b62326bf66 Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/04/25/unit-2-inclusive-practice/#comment-5 Sun, 04 May 2025 16:44:14 +0000 Thank you for your comments Emily. Thank you for sharing the talk from Stella Young. This is another angle to be viewed regarding non-disabled people’s perceptions. This will always be marred to some extent based on people’s preferences and prejudices. That is really interesting that when some inspirational messages made by non – disabled people…Read more

In reply to - Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog Unit 2 Inclusive Practice Blog 1 – Key Concept – Disability ‘Seen’ ‘Scale equals visibility.  This has the ability to shape social norms’ (Sun, 2024) […] ]]> fb62ea4daab102a5668bd648533afbaf Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://claudianuzzo.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/04/29/unit-2-inclusive-practice-blog-post-1-disability/#comment-3 Sun, 04 May 2025 16:15:04 +0000 This blog post highlighted that we should also consider our own barriers when we are discussing intersectionality. It is not only about others but it is about us as individuals to make the changes and to break the cycle. I agree that opportunities should be presented to all to reach full potential, it should not be selective.

I like the way…Read more

In reply to - Claudia Nuzzo wrote a new post on the site CLAUDIA NUZZO UNIT 2 INCLUSIVE PRACTICE – BLOG post 1 DISABILITY “If we give all people the opportunities to shine, the sky is the limit.”  Paralympian, tele […] ]]> a29b62f9cf8a85e16ee17d0616741fae Gem Smith posted a new activity comment https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/04/25/unit-2-inclusive-practice/#comment-3 Fri, 02 May 2025 00:28:23 +0000 Thank you for your comments. Yes, I agree with the UAL data being insightful despite not always being a hundred percent accurate. I think the most important thing is that we have access to information. This alone brings attention to areas that can be forgotten or unknown to us as educators. This allows us as to review where we can best support…Read more

In reply to - Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog Unit 2 Inclusive Practice Blog 1 – Key Concept – Disability ‘Seen’ ‘Scale equals visibility.  This has the ability to shape social norms’ (Sun, 2024) […] ]]> 561061e95f639fce293f4c62d143a7ab Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=132 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:12:24 +0000 Unit 2 Inclusive Practice Blog 1 – Key Concept – Disability ‘Seen’ ‘Scale equals visibility.  This has the ability to shape social norms’ (Sun, 2024) I was inspir […]

]]> 6 eea58f901dec9400fc176178e9dfd7d5 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=126 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:39 +0000 Observation: 3 Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice     Date: Thu 27 Feb Time: 10:00 – 11:00 Location: D110 Observer: Gem Smith Observee: Kelly Harrison Session/artefact to be […]

]]> 0 064af9ac554c6db096c28867b48ed0dc Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=33 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:02:29 +0000 Micro-Teach Account. ‘Inspire Me’ by Gem Smith Object based learning is one of my favourite immersive forms of learning. I work in Academic Support within the […]

]]> 0 e3481530504b3207a261e5c405919e08 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=65 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:34:53 +0000 Observation 2Observer: Karen Matthewman Observee: Gem Smith Review of Teaching Practice   Date: 3rd March 2025 Time: 11 am – 11 […]

]]> 0 fe7e9a80e1bceb22eac1f033450e2ea1 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=63 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:31:43 +0000 Observation 1Observer: Kelly Harrison Observee: Gem Smith Observation 1 Record of Observation or Review of Teaching […]

]]> 0 a03cd1440d1abe01706913c45acbffb1 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=50 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:26:41 +0000 Case Study 3: Assess and/or give feedback for learningTime to Feedback ‘Immediate feedback appears to be most helpful for procedural learning, or where the task is well beyond the learner’s cap […]

]]> 0 b6c8f6bd48a245892c8bb91342cdda3c Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=49 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:22:15 +0000 Case Study 2: Plan for and support student learning The Art of Listening, Pausing and Reflecting. ‘As well as needing firm control over reading, writing, and speaking in English to ensure t […]

]]> 0 7cbc73f885cba7170220e5df7770fc81 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=48 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:14:44 +0000 Case Study 1: Know and respond to your students' diverse needs' An evaluation of teaching practice – ‘The known and the unknown.’ In academic support I work with different courses in the design schools at […]

]]> 0 08b53fe8e8baa9e0362b76ca199432f1 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=73 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:59:41 +0000 Reflective Blog: 4Finding our ‘Use’ During one of my PGCert workshops for object-based learning, I was inspired by one of the chosen readings. ‘Using Thing […]

]]> 0 c885a53c40a609d3553fe700e83a8c40 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=32 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:51:37 +0000 Reflective Blog 3: Reflection – Peer Micro-teach – The history of the Schott Perfecto Jacket Research-based education is focused on the students themselves […]

]]> 0 bbbf2693a10fa0240a2ad5f162de000f Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=31 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:26:04 +0000 Reflective Blog 2 Reflective Practice Workshop From a student’s perspective. Reflection is one of the areas of education that I find fascinating. Very often w […]

]]> 0 a1a7949293e9a201ce4302c1d0d8e288 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=12 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:48:27 +0000 Reflective Blog: 1 My First Pg Cert Workshop Experience. I completed my first workshop for my PgCert course today. It was an insightful session where my anxious […]

]]> 0 266e264fd03ad9b64a44369f1a34c839 Gem Smith wrote a new post on the site gsmith's blog https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=1 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:06:14 +0000 Hello Everyone! Welcome Blog – Teaching Context My name is Gem Smith, and I am an Academic Support Lecturer at the London College of Communications. I am […]

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