Category Archives: ARP
ARP Final Project Links
Please see below for links to my ARP Blog posts: Original Ethical Action Plan Ethical Action Plan: Take 2! ARP Planning Research Question Justification Discussion on Belonging Literature Methodology Survey Development Findings and Analysis ARP Presentation Slides and Reflection ARP … Continue reading
Fashion Cultures Day: Celebrating Our Stories
My ARP research has inspired me to look into various activities, 2 or which would be appropriate for induction: ACTIVITY 1: Co-Create Course Code of Conduct and Values (linking to UAL Values): Group activity acting as an ice-breaker and taking … Continue reading
ARP Slides and Reflection
When embarking on this project and overall unit, I faced the significant challenge of narrowing down my focus. The unit was so short but there was so much I wanted to do! Where do I start?! How do I follow … Continue reading
Findings and Data Analysis
One of my absolute favorite parts of qualitative research is the process of thematic analysis – almost like being Sherlock Holmes and uncovering a mystery based on the evidence at hand! My process of analysis is outlined below however opposed … Continue reading
ARP Methodology: Exploring Learning and Teaching Activities in Creative Business Postgraduate Courses
Following a literature review and establishing my research focus, this blog post outlines the methodological approach adopted to explore the research question: What learning and teaching activities can help create a culture of belonging for international students within creative business … Continue reading
A Brief Discussion on Belonging Literature
Having established a focus for my research, mainly belonging for international, post-graduate, creative business students, I need to now dive into the literature on belonging. The main challenge for me and others is putting on the blinders. When completing my … Continue reading
PTES Analysis – Rationale for Research Question
When reviewing last year’s free text comments, I was inspired to completely change my research question and focus on belonging as it truly leads to “student identity, engagement and motivation” (Matheson and Sutcliffe, 2018). Attached below are free text comments … Continue reading
ARP Survey Development
Approaching the start of my data collection is scary. The ARP is an ambitious and meaningful project which has the potential for considerable impact, however at the same time, there is limited time to actually carry out. When I first … Continue reading
ARP: Planning
Figure 1 shows my Gannt Chart and how I will progress in meeting the Summative Assessment Brief Figure 1: ARP Gannt Chart I will divide my project into 5 phases*: *please note there will be overlaps between phases Phase 1: … Continue reading
ARP Ethical Action Plan 2: Take Two!
Following the super helpful constructive criticism received from my tutor Karen and peers, I have pivoted away from my original research idea towards something that is on one hand more meaningful and in line with my practice and on the … Continue reading