Author Archives: Campbell Muir
ARP Ethical Action Plan
The ARP is called ‘Root Techniques’, I want to diversify the methodology we teach , contributing to de-colonising the curriculum and also to embrace the “Roots” of many of the techniques we use. We teach what we accept to be … Continue reading
Reflection
Decolonizing Knowledge devices De Costa Marques (2021) An interesting paper in parts where it it discusses the purpose of ethnographic devices to ask pertinent questions on a situation or topic and in evaluating if the policy or framework is fit … Continue reading
Analyzing Analytic Autoethnography
Caroline S. Ellis Arthur P. Bochner (2005) The paper is presented as an example of it’s own process, a first person conversation between a couple on the differing characteristics of various branches of Ethnography. It’s first part gives a first … Continue reading
ARP Overview
Image: themoment.japantimes.com ARP Reflection, In my Intervention for the last unit I discussed my I interest in Decolonising of the curriculum through the creation of a database connected to Technical Moodle whereby students and staff can submit video, images and … Continue reading
Intervention – Root Techniques
As a Technical specialist with 21 years of experience, I bring a great deal of expertise to my work in the area of Jewellery design. Coming from a white Scottish background, I feel a strong connection to my cultural heritage. … Continue reading
Unit 2 Reflection – Inclusive Practices
Inclusive practices has been an incredibly useful unit within the PGCERT, it’s subject matter has been broad yet all come together to highlight the intersectionality of people’s lived experiences. Some topics within the unit have been more prominent in my … Continue reading
Inclusive Practices – Race
Racism – Diversity, Equity and inclusion British institutions have wrestled to balance the metrics and the lived experiences of those marginalised by lack of racial understanding and inclusion. This is most evident in the education system and is playfully demonstrated … Continue reading
Inclusive practices – Faith
Faith undeniably influences intersectionality, shaping how we are perceived based on society’s preconceived ideas about religion. Despite having no religious beliefs myself, I am of Scottish origin and find theology fascinating for its symbolism, art, and customs. Appiah, (2014) TED … Continue reading
Intervention Outline – Finding the Roots
Every year we welcome a new cohort of students from all corners of the globe and all types of cultural background, all very eager to learn techniques and principles particular to their field of study. I want to break the … Continue reading
Inclusive Practices – Disability
Three thought-provoking perspectives from artists, athletes, and activists on their disability and how they view societies support and inclusion of them and others in the community. In the first video the veteran Paralympian and journalist Ade Adepitan makes a very … Continue reading