Student engagement in and out of the classroom25th June 2015

Using artefact building to engage students in reflective practice

Dr Mary FitzpatrickUniversity of Limerick

Context

• Specialist Diploma in Teaching, Learning and Scholarship– Participant profile– Learning theory and reflective practice module• Assessed via Teaching portfolio• Teaching philosophy creates a mental block!• Many lenses this regarded as more novel than others

“Artefacts? Really?!”

Reflective practice?

Teaching philosophy?

Not for me!

Safespace

Fun

Process

Individual activity

Positive group

dynamic

Showcase and presentation

Creativity

Engagement

Outcomes for participants

• Insights into perspectives of others on teaching

• Clarity on own teaching philosophy – how it has evolved, where it is now, where it can go!

• Many incorporate this activity into their own practice and disciplines

Many thanks!

Mary.Fitzpatrick@ul.ie