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Object Methods in Qualitative Research

This is a call for contributions to an edited book on object methods in qualitative research. Submissions should be made to Dr Kaylan Schwarz.

Creativity in Education: International Perspectives

Creativity has become a buzzword across all disciplines in education and across all phases, from early years through to tertiary education. Although the meaning of creativity can change vastly depending on the global educational setting, it is impossible to ignore the applicability and relevance of creativity as an educational tool, philosophical framework and pedagogical approach.
A stack of books. All books are mentioned in the blog post.

Recommended readings – a reading list for creative methods

In this post I share my reservation about reading lists, and I share the articles, journals and books that I see as my "go-to" publications.

Becoming an innovator in Higher Education

Contribution to Times Higher Education Campus about becoming an innovator in Higher Education.
Image of the cover for the book "how to make the most of your research journal": a journal surrounded by items used for journaling

Keeping a research journal that works for you

This is an extract from my contribution to the LSE Impact blog discussing how to keep an effective research journal, thereby busting some of the myths surrounding research journaling.

Disclosure dances: The experience of PhD students with invisible disabilities in higher education

This post is a link to a recording from my presentation "Disclosure Dances" presented on the 30 June 2021 at the UCL Institute of Education.
Title slide of the presentation Trotz Fleiß kein Preis

Ableismus in Academia: Trotz Fleiß kein Preis?

This post is a link to a recording from an event held via the Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, where I was asked to discuss ableism in academia.
Image of one slide from the presentation depicting a quote from a participant: Invisible disability in the academy is exhausting, peers & work conditions constantly overlook my needs. They have difficulty grasping fluctuations & often it's easier to just shrug off my needs.

Disability post-lockdown

This post is a link to a recording from an event held on the 25th November 2020 via the University of Birmingham, where I was asked to discuss disability experiences before and after Covid19 Lockdown.

Chapter: The embodied academic

In this chapter I explore my journey from a secondary teacher to teacher educator to lecturer, a journey that signifies for me the transition from a teacher interested in embodiment to an embodied teacher and finally to an embodied academic.

Article: Identity boxes: objects as data collection

This paper considers the use of identity boxes as a data collection method to elicit experiences.

Article: Partnership in learning

This paper outlines two distinct staff-student collaborations and how such a partnership may innovate teaching practices.

Article: Creative and embodied methods to teach reflections

This article describes a project at the Rambert School of Dance that introduced the use of creative methods for teaching reflection and reflective practice.

Making sense of fibromyalgia experiences

To make sense of my participants' experiences, I am creating an art installation based on the raw data I receive in my research work.

3min thesis 2016

The 3 min thesis is a competition, but it helps focussing thoughts and concentrating on what is important. Here is my "3min thesis".

Simulation of cognitive dysfunction

This is a brief simulation of what cognitive dysfunction and brain fog feel like.

Grid for systematic reading

Download a grid for systematic reading from here.