Author Archives: Emma Charleston
TPP ASSESSMENT POST: Microteaching 1 — Object based
My microteaching session My session was centred around a paper OS map — I wanted my students to reflect on the user experience of maps in analogue and digital formats, and to consider the semiotics of symbols in mapping — … Continue reading
Microteaching: Object Oriented Learning
My microteaching session I based my object-centred microteaching session on a paper OS map. I wanted my students to reflect on the experience of using maps in both analogue and digital formats, and how each can offer different pros and … Continue reading
TPP ASSESSMENT POST: Case study 1 — Knowing and responding to students diverse needs
Introduction I first became aware of the experiences of international students when I worked as in-house designer at a group of international colleges for over a decade. Learning a new language is hard work, coupled with the challenges of a … Continue reading
TPP ASSESSMENT POST: Blog 2 — Social Justice
‘Social Justice’ means justice in how wealth, opportunities and privileges are distributed within society. In higher education, this means that same equal distribution amongst students and staff. However, it is impossible to look at universities in isolation. For example, a … Continue reading
TPP ASSESSMENT POST: Blog 1 — Object oriented learning
I have been reflecting on how the ‘object’ is centred in arts education. This can mean the object of creation, i.e. the inherent ‘materiality’ of our practice as creatives. “The work and its development in art and design is present … Continue reading
What is social justice, and what does it look like in the design school?
During our first workshop on the PGCert, we also spent some time reflecting on the phrase ‘Social Justice’ — defining it, and considering how it is contextualised within higher education, and specifically, the design school. The most concise summary of … Continue reading
On objects
Over my years of creative study (many) and creative pedagogy (fewer) I’ve often found myself mulling over how the ‘object’ is centred in arts education. This can mean the object of creation, i.e. the inherent ‘materiality’ of our practice as … Continue reading
Commencing with the PGCert
I first started teaching in September 2022. I’d always thought it might be something I’d enj0y, even from as early as high school. However, my perceptions of why I might enjoy it have changed over the years, and indeed, since … Continue reading
It’s me!
My name is Emma Charleston, I’m a graphic designer, illustrator and researcher — I work part time at Geeks For Social Change, have a freelance practice with clients predominantly in the charity, culture and education sectors, and I make and … Continue reading