The Privilege Walk exercise, created by Peggy McIntosh’s (1988), is a powerful tool for raising awareness of systemic advantages and disadvantages. Participants respond to prompts by stepping forward or backward, depending on their lived experiences. For example, a participant may step forward if they “never had to worry about crime, drugs, or violence in their […]
Monika Gravagno
PgCert Academic Practice
Leah Thomas’s The Intersectional Environmentalist (2022) highlights how environmental issues disproportionately affect marginalised communities, linking social justice with sustainability. She critiques mainstream environmentalism for sidelining voices from racialised and underprivileged groups, advocating instead for an inclusive approach that recognises intersecting systems of oppression. The book serves as both a call to action and a practical guide for […]
Planning session with climate advocates Size of student group: 6 pp Observer: Victor Guillen Observee: Monika Gravagno Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. Its reflective aspect informs PgCert and Fellowship assessment, but it is not an official evaluation of teaching and is not intended for other internal or legal applications such as […]
Contextual Background As a Curriculum Developer, I observed the Creative Union unit at CSM, an undergraduate collaborative and interdisciplinary unit. A key challenge in this 20-credit unit is the heavy assessment load, which includes both product and process assessments (Anon, n.d). Additionally, the emphasis of assessment on the final project often overshadows the assessment of students’ collaboration skills, such as ethics, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Evaluation Assessment […]
Contextual background Within my role as Climate Advocate Coordinator, a key challenge in teaching at CSM is the lack of dedicated teaching space. Sessions are often held in small, windowless rooms or PODs designed for groups of up to 10. These confined spaces limit interactive and movement-based teaching methods, often forcing a shift toward a […]
UNIT 4 SHOWS SUPPORT WITH AD HOC TUTORIALS Size of student group: 5-30 Observer: Monika Gravagno Observee: MAJA MEHLE Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. Its reflective aspect informs PgCert and Fellowship assessment, but it is not an official evaluation of teaching and is not intended for other internal or […]
In this exercise, you will explore an object without using your sense of sight—only touch. Through careful observation with your hands, you will describe its shape, texture, weight, and temperature, speculate on its purpose, and finally, you will attempt to visually represent the object through drawing, translating tactile information into a visual form. This activity […]
Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Embedding Climate, Racial and Social Justice in the handbook – Staff Development Training for MA Material Future (CSM) Size of student group: 10 pp Observer: Maja Mehle Observee: Monika Gravagno Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. Its reflective aspect informs PgCert and Fellowship assessment, but it is not an official evaluation […]
Contextual Background As Climate Advocate Coordinator, I oversee a program that employs and mentors students each year to serve as Climate Advocates. These students work on curriculum co-design projects in collaboration with Program Directors and Course Leaders, embedding climate, racial, and social justice into all courses. In this role, I am responsible for recruiting and […]
The timeline of HE highlights key transformations in access, technology, marketization, equity, and professionalization. Initiatives like the “Robbins Report” and modular systems expanded access, fostering inclusivity and interdisciplinary learning. Advancements in e-learning and blended methodologies redefined pedagogy, while equity-focused policies reshaped institutional priorities around diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. These shifts set the stage for a […]