Charlotte Davis

  Why does it not get any easier to talk in front of everyone? I just go into a mad panic, I feel like I'm making absolutely no sense and might as well be talking another language! I really hope this develops before module 3. I really enjoyed tonight's class and the progression of the conversation. I feel like I try to get so much theory into the essays that maybe I'm not defining my approach and relation to the idea as best as I could.  I also completely resonated with Lorraine on finding that balance with critical reflection, applying the analytical theory and being too narrative. When editing I had to cut out all of my description in the AOLs to be anywhere near the wordcount. Based on my essay plan for module one I may need to adopt a similar approach. I do think today has made me realise that discussing one or two things rather than 22 is more where I should be heading and as Angela said park the rest as that may come into play in the next stage and if not we are all o...

  First of all, please accept my apologies for the long gap between my last blog and now. We've had a crazy few weeks getting everyone back into the studio (as I'm sure you all have) and rehearsing and streaming our first online performance with our new junior company BTUK2. Which I thoroughly enjoyed and was such a wonderful experience in developing our creativity in a different way. I feel like we are in such a great position in our journey and reflecting on our learning as the past year has been such a crazy curve and re-evaluation for us all. I'm keen to see how everyone else has got on with looking at themselves and their professional journey to get here. Have you found all of your learning experiences to be key moments or small habits you've developed on the way. Are they significant people in your journey or even anyone who has shown you what you don't want to be as a teacher? I'm just interested to hear how your careers have developed. Mine has definitel...