Thanks for all your submissions of work and well done to all for your hard work last term!!
We're aware that this is now a little of an in-between time for those of you in Modules one and two at least. Aside from the module three presentations on Jan 17th which we hope you can join in person or via Skype, now's time to take a short break, read ahead to the next module's handbook (available on UniHub) before we start the next term on Feb 6th.
With regard to assessment and feedback on work submitted, we aim to get feedback to you at the start of the next term (first week of Feb) and your grades will follow after the University Assessment Boards have taken place, so you should receive these via UniHub by the end of Feb.
Our first monthly group Skype back will be on SUNDAY FEB 12TH, at our usual offer of an AM and PM session - 1100 / 1700 (UK time). Adesola will blog nearer the time asking you to comment with which conversation you would like to be a part of and to think what you might like to bring to the discussion.
Module Threes, remember we are still on emails or Skype call for contact if you have questions in the lead up to your presentations on the 17th.
Until then...all best wishes
Helen
Sunday, 8 January 2017
Thursday, 5 January 2017
Finalists Presentations... Jan 17th
Happy New Year wishes to you all!
A reminder that all work for this past term is due to be submitted by tomorrow JAN 6th
To be submitted via turnitin (UniHub)
backing up by emailing your work to us also <h.kindred@mdx.ac.uk> and <a.akinleye@mdx.ac.uk>
and by post for Portfolios for Module One.
Then... we look forward to seeing current students and MAPP alumni at our Finalist Presentations on TUESDAY JAN 17.
The presentations will be held in the new Ritterman Dance Studio at our Hendon Campus (NW4 4BT) Schedule as follows:
A reminder that all work for this past term is due to be submitted by tomorrow JAN 6th
To be submitted via turnitin (UniHub)
backing up by emailing your work to us also <h.kindred@mdx.ac.uk> and <a.akinleye@mdx.ac.uk>
and by post for Portfolios for Module One.
Then... we look forward to seeing current students and MAPP alumni at our Finalist Presentations on TUESDAY JAN 17.
The presentations will be held in the new Ritterman Dance Studio at our Hendon Campus (NW4 4BT) Schedule as follows:
0930 Studio open, tea/coffee, technical
support available (skype check)
AM
session
1000-1040 Amanda Lawford (via Skype)
1045-1125
Tara Herbert
1130-1210
Tamzin Howard
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Break –--------------------------------
1240-1300
Viva with Assessors – Tara
1300-1320
Viva with Assessors – Tamzin
PM session
1345-1425
Lisa Norris
1430-1510
Alanna Kraaijeveld (via Skype)
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End of presentations ------------------
1530-1550
Viva with Assessors – Lisa
1600-1620
Viva with Assessors – Alanna (via Skype)
1630-1700
- Viva with Assessors – Amanda (via Skype)
It would be great for as many of you to join us as possible and share in each others research. If you are unable to make it to campus in person but would like to join the presentations via Skype, please let us know so that we can call you at a time that works for you to be a part of all or some of the presentations.
The campus is just a 10min walk from Hendon Central Tube Station on the Northern Line.
Parking on campus is limited, if you're intending to drive in please do let me know and I can request a parking space for you, the sooner I know this the better please!
We look forward to seeing you then!
Friday, 16 December 2016
Submissions of work...
A reminder of the submission date for all MAPP DTP written work - January 6th 2017.
All work must be submitted electronically via UniHub AND hard copy (in person or via the mail).
Submission via UniHub:
Login to MyUniHub
Go to MyLearning
Go to MA Professional Practice Dance Technique Pedagogy Programme page
Scroll down to the folder named JAN SUBMISSIONS
Upload your work (as one word document) to the Turnitin drop box for your module
Submission in Person:
Hendon Campus
Sheppard Library
UniHelp desks
Please retain your receipt as proof of submission
Submission via mail/post:
Please send to: (date of posting counts as date of submission)
Helen Kindred / Adesola Akinleye
School of Arts and the Creative Industries
TG55 Town Hall Annex Dance Office
Middlesex University
The Burroughs
Hendon
London NW4 4BT
UK
For all submissions -
Please ensure your name, our names (Helen Kindred / Adesola Akinleye), the programme name (MA Professional Practice Dance Pedagogy) and the module code are clearly marked on your front/cover page.
Module codes:
Module One - WBS4510
Module Two - WBS4630
Module Three - WBS4760
With all best wishes for the holiday season!
We look forward to reading your work and seeing you (if possible) at the presentations in January!
Sunday, 6 November 2016
Second Group Skype...Nov 6
The second conversations today during the group Skype chats were largely around data, gathering, sorting, analysing, managing...finding links between things (themes, experiences, literature) and being OK with 'things' not having to fit neatly into pre-defined pockets.
Sam is going to talk more in her blog about the dialogue between external influences and internal processes in dance. http://samanthakettle.blogspot.co.uk
Tammy was interested in discussing further embodiment and how our perspectives may challenge existing systems. http://tamzinhoward.blogspot.co.uk
Tara is going to follow on our discussions today around assumptions and the assumptions we hold as/about dancers in particular. http://dancetara.blogspot.co.uk
Davis will talk about his current thinking around translation, perception, the recognition of differences and similarities in our practices, in our learning as a global community. https://kensdancer.blogspot.co.uk
Alanna will follow-up discussions we began in the call around the need to make choices in our selection of data, of experiences in order to find/reveal relevance and make meaningful the intentions of our research. https://www.blogger.com/profile/11359735618392649931
Great to be a part of discussions today, look forward to furthering these through the blogs ...
Sam is going to talk more in her blog about the dialogue between external influences and internal processes in dance. http://samanthakettle.blogspot.co.uk
Tammy was interested in discussing further embodiment and how our perspectives may challenge existing systems. http://tamzinhoward.blogspot.co.uk
Tara is going to follow on our discussions today around assumptions and the assumptions we hold as/about dancers in particular. http://dancetara.blogspot.co.uk
Davis will talk about his current thinking around translation, perception, the recognition of differences and similarities in our practices, in our learning as a global community. https://kensdancer.blogspot.co.uk
Alanna will follow-up discussions we began in the call around the need to make choices in our selection of data, of experiences in order to find/reveal relevance and make meaningful the intentions of our research. https://www.blogger.com/profile/11359735618392649931
Great to be a part of discussions today, look forward to furthering these through the blogs ...
First Skype call...Nov 6...
Some good discussions from those of you able to join the first call today around Experiential Learning, the value of it, how we might articulate it, the balance between reflection, critical judgement and personal narratives, the role of literature and theory and its relationship with our experiences...
Maïté is going to blog her thoughts around finding the balance between personal narrative and reflective practice in writing the AOL essays. http://maitemappdtp.blogspot.co.uk
Becky spoke about possible ways of illustrating the AOL claims and will blog around the notions of not having to prove yourself and what you've done, but fleshing out the writing of the AOL claim and the different shapes the 'evidence' might take. https://rebeccajones87.blogspot.co.uk
Barbara will write about the way she feels literature has been inspiring her journey through this module and guiding her thoughts and reflections. http://barbarabesque.blogspot.co.uk
Samantha has been intrigued by the theories of learning, (Kolb, Gibbs...) and will talk about these in relation to her teaching/learning practice. http://dixieogivar.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/blog-post_17.html
Parimala wants to talk about the moment of re-addressing balance in the AOLs and the use of the literature within these, integrating theory with practice. https://parimalamapp.blogspot.co.uk
Maïté is going to blog her thoughts around finding the balance between personal narrative and reflective practice in writing the AOL essays. http://maitemappdtp.blogspot.co.uk
Becky spoke about possible ways of illustrating the AOL claims and will blog around the notions of not having to prove yourself and what you've done, but fleshing out the writing of the AOL claim and the different shapes the 'evidence' might take. https://rebeccajones87.blogspot.co.uk
Barbara will write about the way she feels literature has been inspiring her journey through this module and guiding her thoughts and reflections. http://barbarabesque.blogspot.co.uk
Samantha has been intrigued by the theories of learning, (Kolb, Gibbs...) and will talk about these in relation to her teaching/learning practice. http://dixieogivar.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/blog-post_17.html
Parimala wants to talk about the moment of re-addressing balance in the AOLs and the use of the literature within these, integrating theory with practice. https://parimalamapp.blogspot.co.uk
Friday, 4 November 2016
Group Skype -Sunday Nov 6
Please do make every effort to join with the AM (1100 UK time) or PM (1700 UK time) group Skype conversations this coming Sunday Nov 6.
I will be making the call to join you all up in conversations- I am not connected with all of on Skype -
PLEASE DO SEND ME A CONTACT REQUEST BEFORE SUNDAY IF YOU WISH TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CALLS.
My Skype address is helen.kindred2
We suggested at the end of the Skype calls last month that you each propose something to bring to the discussion for the next calls, remembering these are conversations between you all as a community of practitioners on this MA, facilitated by Adesola or myself but not as a Q&A directly with us as your advisers. Please do think about what you would like to discuss with the group, with each other and post in your comments as Adesola has asked on her blog on this, what you will propose to discuss...this will make for a more efficient use of time in the call and allow for richer discussions as we're all a little more prepared with each others interests.
Look forward to talking at the weekend !
Sunday, 16 October 2016
Bite size...
Some thoughts (geared particularly towards those on Module Three), hopefully useful to all at some point on your MAPP journey on not getting overwhelmed.
As you've been reading through the handbooks for your module of study this term it's understandable to feel that there's a lot of information to take in...there is! But remember that the handbooks are there to support you throughout the duration of the module. The handbooks (readers) for each module are to be read initially to offer you an overview of all that the module encompasses, but then to be dipped into in sections at a time. Taking the module in bite-size pieces makes it more manageable (it is do-able!) and less overwhelming.
As you progress through the modules you will notice that the handbooks become less task orientated and a little looser in structure as the emphasis of your study shifts more and more to you devising and undertaking your own research project. As advisors we are here to talk through your ideas, listen to challenges that have come up, offer further challenges by questioning you. As a community of learners, others on the MA are here to bounce ideas with, share your thoughts, concerns, revelations through your blogs, through our LinkedIn discussion group.
Those on module three, try not to get too caught up at this stage in the term with the details of your submission...your submission for this module is the sharing of your research - you cannot know what this will look like until you have completed the research. Try to take and enjoy the first stage of this module by becoming immersed in your field; continuing your reading/research through the literature, gathering your data, taking time to make your notes, continue your reflections as you go through this. You need data in order to have something to analyse in conversation with the literature and your own experiences. Enjoy your observations, interviews, being open to the experiences of the participants/environments of your research. Keep in mind your research questions yes, but don't attempt to analyse in the moment of gathering. We've talked about reflection during the group Skype calls...reflection takes time. Be in the moment of gathering your data, then allow yourself some space to reflect, keep reading, keep blogging your thoughts before you begin to analyse.
As you've been reading through the handbooks for your module of study this term it's understandable to feel that there's a lot of information to take in...there is! But remember that the handbooks are there to support you throughout the duration of the module. The handbooks (readers) for each module are to be read initially to offer you an overview of all that the module encompasses, but then to be dipped into in sections at a time. Taking the module in bite-size pieces makes it more manageable (it is do-able!) and less overwhelming.
As you progress through the modules you will notice that the handbooks become less task orientated and a little looser in structure as the emphasis of your study shifts more and more to you devising and undertaking your own research project. As advisors we are here to talk through your ideas, listen to challenges that have come up, offer further challenges by questioning you. As a community of learners, others on the MA are here to bounce ideas with, share your thoughts, concerns, revelations through your blogs, through our LinkedIn discussion group.
Those on module three, try not to get too caught up at this stage in the term with the details of your submission...your submission for this module is the sharing of your research - you cannot know what this will look like until you have completed the research. Try to take and enjoy the first stage of this module by becoming immersed in your field; continuing your reading/research through the literature, gathering your data, taking time to make your notes, continue your reflections as you go through this. You need data in order to have something to analyse in conversation with the literature and your own experiences. Enjoy your observations, interviews, being open to the experiences of the participants/environments of your research. Keep in mind your research questions yes, but don't attempt to analyse in the moment of gathering. We've talked about reflection during the group Skype calls...reflection takes time. Be in the moment of gathering your data, then allow yourself some space to reflect, keep reading, keep blogging your thoughts before you begin to analyse.
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