Thursday 27th, Module Two Focus

The first discussion group with a module two focus on Research as Mapping to build understanding was great with some sharing of ideas, areas of interest and questions that arose as we dug a little deeper through questioning.

We talked about the idea of creating a map (visual, virtual, literal) of your field of interest and how you/your practice, the literature, resources around you (BAPP community and your professional practice) all contribute to that map. We acknowledged that what we know comes from our own experience but in order to better know that and to deepen our understanding through the research it is critical to look outside yourself - backwards (historically), sideways (culturally) in order to move forwards in your own development.

There felt at the start of the discussion a want to pin ideas down to one singular focus, and while your research ideas will need to get deeper in their specificity, this will happen with time and through a thorough mapping of the field first. Reading what's already out there is key to beginning your research journey...remember that you are trying to contribute to the wheel, rather than reinvent it!

Naomi, Amber, Laura S, Syanne and Nikita will share what they found helpful from the conversation through their blogs so do go to them to engage more and continue the conversations... 

The second discussion group shared the same focus and we talked around the importance of alternative perspectives. Not looking at something through one lens only, but understanding things more through being aware of multiple perspectives. We had conversations around each others areas of interest - Shanice, Nicole, Rachel H and Sophie will blog about what they found useful as they begin to approach research as mapping to build understanding.

Skype discussion group - 9pm

We had some good conversations on the 2nd skype discussion group today, talking across the modules, connecting our processes of getting started, getting to know what to do, organising our time. We talked about this as a focus of getting into the BAPP programme, whether for the first time, finding your way with the first module, or returning to study and re-starting. We found that connections are easily drawn with how we approach our practice; how do we begin, get started, plan ahead, achieve deadlines etc...

Communication became quite a key focus and we touched on Web 2.0, the interactivity this promotes and how this can be likened to learning - being a process of active engagement and interaction rather than a passive response only mode. Blogs were a reminder of useful ways to communicate ideas and share thoughts with each other and we talked about seeing the module handbooks as a companion with you all the way through each module to keep going back to, not an introductory step-in only.

As those of you on this call asked questions, gained confidence in responding, listened, learnt, all had your own experiences and perspectives to see things through you demonstrated in-action, the benefit of conversations; connecting thoughts, ideas, sharing...not posing a question and having it answered...

I look forward to reading more about your thoughts in your blogs...
Do comment below with your blog address so we can all find each other and continue the conversations!!

Discussions...

Great to have met most of you new to the programme online now at least!

I'm looking forward to our first open discussion group for all modules on Skype this evening.

9pm UK time

Please do make sure you have send a contact request to both myself and Adeosla ahead of time so we can call you easily into the group at the time you've indicated - 

Our skype addresses:
 
helen.kindred2
aonthephone

Also make sure you do indicate which group you wish to be a part of on Adesola's blog!

 http://adesolaa.blogspot.com/

Please not the time changes for Thursday's Module two focus discussion groups 
These will run now at 12.00 and 6.00 UK time.

 

SKYPE one-to-ones

Hi, I'm looking forward to talking with those of you on Module One that have made appointments for a one-to-ne with me, it'll be great to talk through your study plans with you (please do have them on your screen to talk to if you haven't emailed them to me yet)...

I don't have skype connections with you all yet!!

Please do make a contact request to me (stating that you are a BAPP ACI student) so that we can skype easily - my Skype address is <helen.kindred2>

Thanks!

Helen

New starts...

Great to talk to so many of you at the Welcome/Welcome back skypes over the weekend.

The group I spoke to on today's session mainly covered the 3 pillars of learning of the BAPP programme:

Information - Unihub, MyLearning, BAPP Programme Page, Programme and Module Handbooks...
Sharing - Blogs, skype sessions - the process of your learning, making meaningful the information.
Guiding - Supervisors - one-to-ones, feedback discussions, your critical friend!


What were your thoughts, what did you take from the skype today?

Do post comments below, leaving your blogs address so others can hear your thoughts and reflections on the welcome skypes today and don't forget to check Adesola's blog also for her reflections and those commenting from that session.

http://adesolaa.blogspot.com/  
 



We're really looking forward to the term ahead, hearing your ideas, sharing in discussions and being your critical friends along your BAPP journey..Happy new beginnings!