Project Focus
Promote inclusivity in arts education by developing an object-based learning blueprint and workshop that benefits all students, with a particular focus on addressing the learning needs and lived experiences of neurodiverse women of colour.
October 2024
- Do a literature review on key subjects and theories
- Intersectionality theory
- Critical Race theory
- Learning Styles Theory
- Universal Design Principles
- Inclusive Pedagogies
- Neurodiversity
- Complete ethics approval documentation
- Write my ethical action plan
- Write my participant information form
- Write my participant consent form
- Receive feedback on above from tutor
- Explore research methods and data collection tools
- Semi-structured interviews
- Questionnaires
- Thematic analysis
November 2024
- Develop my pilot workshop plan:
- Implement feedback from IP Unit
- Apply knowledge from literature review
- Shortlist objects to use during workshop
- Evaluate workshop with museum team
- Plan semi-structured interviews with colleagues:
- Plan my interview questions
- Schedule interviews with my colleagues
- Record their responses and insights
- Summarise findings and key themes
- Use insights to refine the workshop design
- Recruit students for object-based learning Workshop:
- Create a Participant Information Sheet
- Distribute my Participant Information Sheet
December 2024
- Deliver workshop to students
- Conduct the workshop at the CSM Museum
- Collect data through a student questionnaire
- Analyse data from questionnaire:
- Identify major findings and themes
- Begin compiling insights for the report
January 2025
- Prepare for final submission:
- Edit and write more blog posts
- Create my 10-minute presentation
- Submit coursework by 17 January 2025