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 […]
PgCert Academic Practice
Author: Monika Gravagno
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 […]
After reading Karen Harris’s Embracing the Silence: Introverted Learning and the Online Classroom, I found myself reflecting deeply on my teaching practices, particularly around the concept of participation. I’ve often placed pressure on students to “actively participate,” sometimes even tying grades to this notion of engagement. However, this approach has sometimes led to students freezing or […]
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It’s interesting to find myself in the position of a student. Again. I completed my MA in Social Design fairly recently—just a year and a half ago. At the time, I was a 35-year-old student among classmates who were, on average, 25. The age gap was significant, and I felt it. This distance between […]
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Monika here! I work at CSM as Climate Justice Curriculum Developer. Excited to be part of the PGcert cohort and work on my teaching practice.