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 […]
Monika Gravagno
PgCert Academic Practice
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 […]
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.