Author Archives: Holly St Clair
Ethical Action Plan
Behold! My EAP.
Reading: Method Illustration
Summary Article outlining a form of practice formed on BA Illustration at Camberwell College of Arts: method illustration. Authored by Jen Franklin (JF) and Dr Rachel Emily Taylor (RET). Keywords: experience, understanding, expectations, theatre, performance, rehearsal Definitions Method illustration – … Continue reading
Workshop 1: Critical Friends
Below are some notes, drawings, and reflections from our first workshop. ARP Cycle Social Justice Things to consider: For me, the content of the work I’m making will address social justice issues. I need to think about voice – the … Continue reading
Action Research Project: What do!?
(This blog is written with the delicious clarity of distance and time.) In a mentoring session, I worked through what I might do for my Action Research Project. One thing I’ve learnt on the PgCert is that I’m a verbal … Continue reading
Introduction to Trauma Informed Teaching: Reflective Report
Contents Introduction Positionality Statement This statement is intended to offer context for my perspectives and interests as a student and educator – without re-victimisation. I have chosen to create a project on the topic of trauma. It is important to … Continue reading
Race: Please don’t make me read the Telegraph
‘A Critical Race Theory Framework for Education Policy Analysis: The Case of Bilingual Learners and Assessment Policy in England’ This paper considers how critical race theory may be used to form policies, focusing on early years assessments as a case … Continue reading
Formative Submission: Inclusive Practice Intervention
Earlier this year, I had a confronting experience with a student who wanted to create a project pitched as: “Michael Jackson: He’s innocent!” I ran through a litany of potential responses but ultimately I froze. After class, I messaged Sophia … Continue reading
Faith: Complicated, Complicated, Complicated
In an attempt to untangle my thoughts, I will frame these reflections with some personal history. I am a Catholic, but I don’t believe in capital ‘G’ God. This quote from Dara Ó Briain sums it up nicely (although I … Continue reading
Disability + Intersectionality: Visibility
The phrase ‘drive round the bend’ means to cause someone to go mad with anger. I was once told by an English teacher that in times past this was meant literally. Asylums, sanitariums and homes for the disabled were hidden … Continue reading