myblog | Sophie Reynolds | Activity https://myblog.arts.ac.uk/members/sreynolds/activity/ Activity feed for Sophie Reynolds. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:45:29 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 70e4cc2ed50db7ebdd57e847eb8c544b Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=129 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:44:48 +0000 ARP presentation

]]> 0 16b1bd2636167124f2a84d39facfd7dd Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=114 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:18:34 +0000 What Next? Rethinking Workshops at CSMFollowing on from the Circles of Influence post, I have been reflecting on what comes next and where the ARP has begun to lead. Through […]

]]> 0 e5c0f988be1c2f60d4dafbb9d9b675ec Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=117 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:51:15 +0000 ReferencesBrunswick, N. and Bargary, S. (2022). Self‐concept, creativity and developmental dyslexiain university students: Effects of age of asse […]

]]> 0 630e4637c4c517121615f6e000ec1a09 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=115 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:06:53 +0000 ARP : RationaleThe motivation for exploring this topic emerged directly from my day-to-day teaching practice. Over time, we began receiving a high volume of […]

]]> 0 cea71a25505f7e7fcd7367aba2e4a522 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=110 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:21:05 +0000 Circle of influence One area of feedback from the questionnaire that I hadn’t explicitly asked for, but which came up consistently, was students’ concerns abo […]

]]> 0 8d0c391b05c24e788df10b5ea0e0c7fb Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=97 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:30:03 +0000 Questionnaire flaws Questionnaire link: Effectiveness and accessibility of instructional video guides – Fill in form The questionnaire proved to be a useful t […]

]]> 0 b2c36b292d67e60ddc4fc0b9e1e08a78 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=92 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:47:21 +0000 Creating a questionnaire/getting feedback First draft of the questionnaire. Created on Microsoft forms, to create a cohesiveness with the software (Microsoft outlook) that students […]

]]> 0 4a6db3a6d78e461dfc4dd4de99e9d5f6 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=90 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:33:34 +0000 Ethical action planWriting the ethical action plan I found to be useful in terms of where to begin with the project, what to consider and do in a practical sense. […]

]]> 0 862616cf4d4514d20abf207f218f4872 Sophie Reynolds posted a new activity comment https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/06/20/blog-task-3-race/#comment-31 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:07:22 +0000 Thank you all for your thoughtful comments! I found it challenging to pinpoint how I could contribute to meaningful change within the workshop, but one area that continually comes up in conversations with a colleague is the Eurocentric focus of our embroidery examples, samples, and research materials. Both within our workshop and in…Read more

In reply to - Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog Blog Task 3: RaceRacism in UK education remains deeply embedded, not just in individual interactions but within the very frameworks shaping assessment, […] ]]> b654588748e2997a60f8b26a426f6081 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=80 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:05:32 +0000 IP Unit: Reflective Report Intervention reflection IntroductionThis report outlines the development of accessible guidelines for the embroidery software used in our workshop, with a particular […]

]]> 0 aeeb8f9bdc885757c7eebada4a29b061 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=75 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:31:19 +0000 Intervention My intervention will focus on developing and restructuring accessibility guidelines for the embroidery software used in our workshop. While […]

]]> 0 2f17614f4e3d7c2978322d38dd25ef91 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=73 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:55:42 +0000 Blog Task 3: RaceRacism in UK education remains deeply embedded, not just in individual interactions but within the very frameworks shaping assessment, careers, […]

]]> 4 7d7dadddf03ecf0d305798f37b1ca376 Sophie Reynolds posted a new activity comment https://cmezzipgcert.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/04/27/opportunity-not-disability-defines-ability/#comment-6 Fri, 30 May 2025 15:50:04 +0000 Hi Cecilia,
You’ve made some powerful and insightful connections between all three videos, shedding light on the complex layers of inaccessibility and opportunity that exist within society.
Your honest discussion about the often invisible nature of many kinds of disabilities and barriers is especially impactful, and a crucial reminder of how…Read more

In reply to - Cecilia Mezzi wrote a new post on the site Cecilia Mezzi PgCert Opportunity, not disability, defines ability.Across all resources, disability is understood not as stemming from the individual but as a result […] ]]> af6bb7f7998d1b6b373eb71fadf6ed53 Sophie Reynolds posted a new activity comment https://cmezzipgcert.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/05/22/intersectional-faith-and-power/#comment-8 Fri, 30 May 2025 15:50:00 +0000 Hi Cecile, this is such an eloquent and thought-provoking piece. I especially appreciated how you drew out the parallels between the resources, your use of “gatekept spaces” is a powerful and fitting analogy. Your point about so called ‘neutral’ ground rules really resonated with me; they often function more like rigid institutional barrier…Read more

In reply to - Cecilia Mezzi wrote a new post on the site Cecilia Mezzi PgCert Intersectional Faith and PowerUsing intersectionality as a lens, each source reveals a knot where religious identity crosses another axis of power: […] ]]> 1c7f9f42b49100fee95b9dfd164a7c98 Sophie Reynolds posted a new activity comment https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/04/25/blog-post-1-disability/#comment-12 Wed, 28 May 2025 13:14:30 +0000 Hi Ko, thank you so much for your thoughtful response. I really appreciated your point about the need for a shift in mindset within education, it’s so true that inclusion can’t just be a tick-box exercise or limited to a few basic training modules. And that being said, that training should be made comulsory for all staff.
It can be hard to k…Read more

In reply to - Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog Blog post 1 : DisabilityDiscuss specific examples from the resources that illustrate the intersection of disability with other identity aspects: […] ]]> 61e6a6ca5d3488baa3c898dc6582d8e6 Sophie Reynolds posted a new activity comment https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/04/25/blog-post-1-disability/#comment-13 Wed, 28 May 2025 13:14:07 +0000 Hi Lee, thank you for your thoughtful response! I completely agree, your point about how creating marginal spaces for participation can unintentionally reinforce segregation really resonated with me. As Christine Sun Kim highlights in Friends and Strangers, even well-meaning accommodations, like having interpreters, can create an additional layer…Read more

In reply to - Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog Blog post 1 : DisabilityDiscuss specific examples from the resources that illustrate the intersection of disability with other identity aspects: […] ]]> 49360f37c357c0c7bc93d6750d335869 Sophie Reynolds posted a new activity comment https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/04/25/blog-post-1-disability/#comment-11 Wed, 28 May 2025 12:59:13 +0000 Hi Phoebe, thank you for your feedback, it is really interesting to hear how inclusivity shapes your approach to your 3D lab, and the practical considerations you’re exploring. It’s made me reflect on how accessibility could be improved more broadly, even in areas I’m not directly involved in, like assessment.
For example, allowing digital submi…Read more

In reply to - Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog Blog post 1 : DisabilityDiscuss specific examples from the resources that illustrate the intersection of disability with other identity aspects: […] ]]> f1007a70d5bf1c5cf0394b1de79896e6 Sophie Reynolds posted a new activity comment https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/05/21/blog-2-faith-religion-and-belief/#comment-10 Wed, 28 May 2025 12:52:32 +0000 Hi Phoebe, thank you for your thoughtful feedback! I completely agree, language is powerful, but as you rightly pointed out, it’s often not enough on its own.
I’ve been reflecting about how small actions can complement inclusive language. Things like making space for quiet conversations, scheduling breaks in the day that allow time for prayer or…Read more

In reply to - Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog Blog 2: Faith, religion and beliefFaith does not exist in isolation but is deeply intertwined with other aspects of identity, including race, gender, […] ]]> c3dad0a924bc6ec8619276991898bfe6 Sophie Reynolds posted a new activity comment https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/05/21/blog-2-faith-religion-and-belief/#comment-9 Wed, 28 May 2025 12:27:39 +0000 Hi Ko, thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for being so open in your reflections. Your point about avoiding a ‘default’ that unintentionally excludes religious students really resonated with me, it’s such an important reminder to stay aware of the assumptions we might carry into our practice.

In my own teaching context, I focus mainl…Read more

In reply to - Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog Blog 2: Faith, religion and beliefFaith does not exist in isolation but is deeply intertwined with other aspects of identity, including race, gender, […] ]]> 011681f8f390ebf337270aca7e1aebf0 Sophie Reynolds posted a new activity comment https://teachingalligators.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/04/25/blog-task-1/#comment-9 Tue, 27 May 2025 12:20:21 +0000 Thank you, Phoebe, for your thoughtful reflection and for introducing me to Miss Major—what an incredible advocate and powerful voice for the LGBTQ+ community. It’s both shocking and disheartening to realise how recent some of these events are, and even more troubling that trans-rights continue to be under threat, especially in light of the rec…Read more

In reply to - Phoebe Stringer wrote a new post on the site Teaching Alligators Blog Task 1Disability  The intersection of multiple marginalisations as spoken by Miss Major. Miss Major Griffin-Gracy- known as Miss Major- is […] ]]> 46fbe673850511acae1d5171fd6e0855 Sophie Reynolds posted a new activity comment https://teachingalligators.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/05/14/blog-task-2/#comment-10 Tue, 27 May 2025 12:20:18 +0000 Hi Phoebe,
Thank you for your thoughtful and articulated reflection. You’ve raised some deeply important points, especially around the lasting impact of Islamophobia.
Your suggestion about government supported childcare and its role in supporting women, particularly those from faith-driven communities, is so relevant. If you haven’t already, I…Read more

In reply to - Phoebe Stringer wrote a new post on the site Teaching Alligators Blog Task 2My initial response to the given materials is to reflect upon the large Islamophobic but also general anti-theist ‘Athiest +’ onl […] ]]> e8c5c3c01ccb079d7a67f356da95cfb1 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=62 Wed, 21 May 2025 19:11:46 +0000 Formative assessment: Intervention summary proposal draftAspects of Diversity to ConsiderI would like to focus on supporting dyslexic and neurodiverse students by making our workshop resources and […]

]]> 1 1124a7e3142b1d233d62dd8d6bb05956 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=61 Wed, 21 May 2025 18:55:53 +0000 Blog 2: Faith, religion and beliefFaith does not exist in isolation but is deeply intertwined with other aspects of identity, including race, gender, and socioeconomic status. […]

]]> 4 4cee12713cd039921d257f9aa91d9fa1 Sophie Reynolds posted a new activity comment https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2025/04/25/blog-post-1-disability/#comment-3 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:48:33 +0000 Hi Carys, thank you for your reflection/feedback! I’ve also found the barriers within the workshop challenging to navigate, as many of the examples I initially identified relate to fixed features that can’t easily be changed. However, after reflecting on your insights and the group tutorial, I’ve realised there are inclusive practices—both those I…Read more

In reply to - Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog Blog post 1 : DisabilityDiscuss specific examples from the resources that illustrate the intersection of disability with other identity aspects: […] ]]> b5cfa40e19f7be86c8d70a822e62812d Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=60 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:41:24 +0000 Blog post 1 : DisabilityDiscuss specific examples from the resources that illustrate the intersection of disability with other identity aspects: Video 1: Ade […]

]]> 9 e2433df5805ed5bc2fa825b3f0ec737b Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=53 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:16:41 +0000 Peer Review (Tutor)Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice    Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: 1:1 technical help with e […]

]]> 0 dbe997eefe9a99e52f6772ef76a601f3 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=52 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:09:39 +0000 Order of blog (Unit 1 from here)Bottom (oldest post) > Top (newest) Reflections 1 – 4 Microteaching Case studies 1-3 Peer review – as an observee Peer review – as an observer Peer review – as an observee (tutor)

]]> 0 52f38ea5f564564876f07e48bfe71237 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=43 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:17:00 +0000 Peer Review: As a observeeRecord of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice    Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: 1:1 technical help with e […]

]]> 0 6869d21a27fb6b8bbdc509d1fe74c588 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=39 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:21:13 +0000 Case Study 3: Assessing learning and exchanging feedbackIn the workshop, although we’re not directly involved in assessments, we engage with students day-to-day by providing verbal feedback on design […]

]]> 0 003230c11bf69b6f1609683e7f9eb207 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=35 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:59:27 +0000 Peer Review: As an observer to FarahRecord of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice         Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Knit Machine Refresh […]

]]> 0 b20d88223b5e12b1864d3a8369d02d2f Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=24 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:10:04 +0000 4. Reflection: Creating learning outcomes discussion After completing our weekly readings, we were asked to first discuss the benefits, opportunities, challenges, and limitations of Learning […]

]]> 0 0398c4039e857accf73eeeb41927ce5a Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=16 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:40:32 +0000 3. Reflection: How Art Became a Force at Davos, Carole BeckerIn preparation for our session on February 12th, we completed pre-selected readings, one of which was How Art Became a Force at Davos by Carole […]

]]> 0 acaaaa8ca9bc7931da9d0ad46588238a Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=11 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:59:46 +0000 Case Study 2: Planning and teaching for effective learning  I gave 2, 2-hour workshop on beading/embellishment to second year fashion print students, as part of their brief where they had to use analogue […]

]]> 0 d6a2e86ddf66e3869272cf01bf4e8dbe Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=8 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:16:37 +0000 Microteaching When we were asked to lead the microteaching session, I felt quite anxious, and that anxiety stayed with me throughout. I also questioned the […]

]]> 0 a4f2e1e38a8f1df13b9e43b1bd022082 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=7 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:18:02 +0000 Case Study 1: Knowing and responding to your students’ diverse needs Case study 1: Creating content that aligns with neurodivergent learners   This case study explores creating resources for the embroidery […]

]]> 0 8956b7e7e87706628d687c035b8ec467 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=6 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:59:27 +0000 2. Reflection: Research for Case Study 1After Session 2, we will begin our case study reviews. I’ve chosen to reflect on the learning resources available in our workshop, particularly […]

]]> 0 02955651bdb8fa2d2b98fb865a4b8369 Sophie Reynolds wrote a new post on the site sreynolds's blog https://sreynolds.myblog.arts.ac.uk/?p=5 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:57:10 +0000 1. Reflection: C.Sams; How Do Art and Design Technicians Conceive of Their Role in Higher EducationReading Clare Sams’ article How Do Art and Design Technicians Conceive of Their Role in Higher Education, 2016, really resonated with me, as it […]

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