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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]