Ryan

A few days ago, I had my first skype introduction for the course. Maria, my university supervisor, was able to engage and excite me about my forthcoming studies. The session was a brilliant taster to the course. It was also great to meet a supportive figure on the course.  In our session, we were able to converse about the course outline with special reference to module one. In addition to this, we had another discussion about my study plan, which fits in perfectly with my other commitments, allowing me to have a feasible way to study.  I was very glad we were able to discuss module one. This allowed me to ask all questions I had regarding the curriculum. Maria was very helpful, especially setting targets for me. Questioning seems to be a theme on the course and I liked how the process makes you think and reflect. The ethos distilled that there are no wrong or right answers is one that has captured my interest.  Interestingly, we were able to discuss contact...

Reading Adesola’s post has made me think about beginnings and thought process behind this.  A beginning, as a point in time or space at which something begins, sounds fresh and exciting. It feels like a moment of destiny, and moment of fresh change. Everyone remembers their first day at school, their first ever job, but a beginning can fill you with fear.  Working in the industry has many fresh beginnings and beginnings that also feel like a continue moving state. I did not start performing until I was 21, having my first dance class at the same age but worked hard with the skills set I had.   I remember my first professional panto as a main role. I was excited to start rehearsals, looked forward to meeting and excited to actually work. I remember the phone call from the director, I was ecstatic to be a part of the show, every moment I was full of excitement. When I put down the phone, a new feeling started, in the pit of my stomach. I was nervous, anxi...

Have decided to be very honest with my blog, putting both negative and positive experiences on here. I truly believe this will help me to reflect thoroughly in my personal development.  Earlier today was meant to be an important moment on my learning journey. I believed I had registered for my first introductory skype session with the distant learning course. As mentioned in previous post, my IT skills are in their ‘developing’ stages. In short, I missed the session. This was and still is a major upset for me. I needed this event to help me feel settled and give me the confidence to start well on the course. I panicked, and immediately felt lost on the course. I wondered what I had missed, and what my next steps should be. Then I realised why we have to blog our journey. I looked up other students on the course, and read their blogs. After reading many blogs I was able to gain an insight in to the session, they gave me a lot of good advice and guidance for the program...

This is my first official Blog. With my lack of IT skills, I am nervous and frustrated but hey, that’s never stopped me before.  I would like to take this opportunity to explain further, why I have joined Middlesex University. I believe Middlesex University and BA (HONS) Professional practice in Arts & Creative Industries course will be the perfect platform to help me achieve my dream of becoming a fully qualified teacher. It will help me to continue to develop my teaching skills within school, but also enable me as a student to be reflective and gain new knowledge and experiences that I can put into practice on a day-to-day basis.  Furthermore, with the range of experience I have had, working professionally in the performing arts industry and my varied experience in the education sector, this has enabled me to develop a wide range of teaching styles to support pupils to achieve their full potential and provide the guidance and sup...