myblog | Nina Van Volkinburg | Activity https://myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/members/23046959/activity/ Activity feed for Nina Van Volkinburg. Sat, 09 May 2026 14:26:13 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.2.0 en-GB 30 hourly 2 cf89b9b2d85f3c4c665e3752f22a1901 Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=58 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:06:32 +0000 ARP Final Project LinksPlease see below for links to my ARP Blog posts: Original Ethical Action Plan Ethical Action Plan: Take 2! ARP Planning Research […]

]]> 0 5a31b9d8b376c6061b8335275568026c Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=57 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:00:37 +0000 Fashion Cultures Day: Celebrating Our StoriesMy ARP research has inspired me to look into various activities, 2 or which would be appropriate for induction: ACTIVITY 1: Co-Create Course Code […]

]]> 0 bf15643f9af3e9a5ac4f09f86536f4e4 Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=53 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:02:34 +0000 ARP Slides and ReflectionWhen embarking on this project and overall unit, I faced the significant challenge of narrowing down my focus. The unit was so short but there was […]

]]> 0 e9de4a8c62ec097b76f8831ec7eac7a7 Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=50 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:51:12 +0000 Findings and Data AnalysisOne of my absolute favorite parts of qualitative research is the process of thematic analysis – almost like being Sherlock Holmes and uncovering a […]

]]> 0 a255892dfbdf25c14b749b9b8acdd879 Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=48 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:05:51 +0000 ARP Methodology: Exploring Learning and Teaching Activities in Creative Business Postgraduate CoursesFollowing a literature review and establishing my research focus, this blog post outlines the methodological approach adopted to explore the […]

]]> 0 62c0c9348edc76613483256b905996bb Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=47 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:45:47 +0000 A Brief Discussion on Belonging LiteratureHaving established a focus for my research, mainly belonging for international, post-graduate, creative business students, I need to now dive into […]

]]> 0 dd4baa3b38617744c6fab8097bf20f67 Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=45 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:46:36 +0000 PTES Analysis – Rationale for Research QuestionWhen reviewing last year’s free text comments, I was inspired to completely change my research question and focus on belonging as it truly leads to […]

]]> 0 904aa896ac170a552c1363caee784a2e Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=43 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:24:15 +0000 ARP Survey DevelopmentApproaching the start of my data collection is scary. The ARP is an ambitious and meaningful project which has the potential for considerable […]

]]> 0 5e47cac8e6a7ddc3499ef3b12b59b56f Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=40 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:05:55 +0000 ARP: Planning Figure 1 shows my Gannt Chart and how I will progress in meeting the Summative Assessment Brief Figure 1: ARP Gannt Chart I will divide my […]

]]> 0 cacb5aab8475df0fc9832c801e5b51fb Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=38 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:21:48 +0000 ARP Ethical Action Plan 2: Take Two!Following the super helpful constructive criticism received from my tutor Karen and peers, I have pivoted away from my original research idea […]

]]> 0 9df4fd31726bc428a0fb62761688fe5d Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=36 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:42:07 +0000 ARP Ethical Action Plan 1: The Challenge of Zooming inThe PgCert experience has changed my life. I see myself now as an Educator (over a Researcher) and have actively changed my career direction due to […]

]]> 0 58671e80a9cc1bcb43975c7a5bb1697d Nina Van Volkinburg posted a new activity comment https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/04/30/blog-1-on-intersectionality-how-disability-intersects-with-identity/#comment-18 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:24:02 +0000 Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I’m glad the videos resonated with you as well. Ade Adepitan’s statement is indeed powerful, highlighting the critical role society plays in creating or dismantling barriers. Your insights added value to the conversation, and I appreciate your perspective on transforming environments to empower individuals with…Read more

In reply to - Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog Blog 1: On Intersectionality – How Disability Intersects with IdentityKimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality has become a valued framework fo […] ]]> af26918dbb539c42405de1ed8a79511a Nina Van Volkinburg posted a new activity comment https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/04/30/blog-1-on-intersectionality-how-disability-intersects-with-identity/#comment-17 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:22:49 +0000 Thank you for sharing this thoughtful reflection! Engaging with the nuances of language is so important when striving to be more inclusive. Language can indeed have a profound impact, and one’s willingness to re-examine terms does seem to show a commitment towards further understanding.

In reply to - Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog Blog 1: On Intersectionality – How Disability Intersects with IdentityKimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality has become a valued framework fo […] ]]> fd1fa86f8335e30d396a17394986463c Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=34 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:20:33 +0000 IP Summative SubmissionPlease see below for links to my IP Blogs and Intervention: Blog 1: INTERSECTIONALITY Blog 2: FAITH Blog 3: RACE Intervention […]

]]> 0 e2c21eb87b52d37af11cc179bb11dc03 Nina Van Volkinburg posted a new activity comment https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/04/30/blog-1-on-intersectionality-how-disability-intersects-with-identity/#comment-16 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:15:37 +0000 Good point on adding the stats to back up statements! Thanks for your feedback. I really enjoyed the videos and addressing them in this dynamic way through the blog posts although it is a challenge at times given how big the topics are! As always, more questions than answers which is the beauty in education!

In reply to - Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog Blog 1: On Intersectionality – How Disability Intersects with IdentityKimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality has become a valued framework fo […] ]]> bfd5af6bb05d4d6c7af2453a3307e19d Nina Van Volkinburg posted a new activity comment https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/05/24/blog-2-faith/#comment-15 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:12:06 +0000 Thank you so much for sharing the experience of your sister! I’m sorry they had to go through what sounds like a long process. I look forward to learning more about the integration of religion throughout society but I do feel it would be valuable to embrace cultural differences (e.g. religious artifacts) opposed to erasing them especially in a…Read more

In reply to - Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog Blog 2: FaithDuring one of our IP seminar breakout groups, we had a raw discussion on why we are discussing religion within the unit and its place in the […] ]]> 0cb5eb0edc30c6e21af32f6739b03b78 Nina Van Volkinburg posted a new activity comment https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/05/24/blog-2-faith/#comment-14 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:08:02 +0000 Thank you so much George for your comments! I always really value your perspectives in the classroom and via the blog as they are very inspiring. I will look at the book by bell hooks – looking at the summary, I’m intrigued by the idea of re-thinking our own self love in order to create peace around us! Powerful!

In reply to - Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog Blog 2: FaithDuring one of our IP seminar breakout groups, we had a raw discussion on why we are discussing religion within the unit and its place in the […] ]]> a807f8a39a8c33f3e676ec5699ac481e Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=29 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:48:27 +0000 Designing, Executing, and Evaluating an Intervention for Intersectional Social Justice in Higher Education (Word Document attached to bottom of blog) 1.1 Introduction Given the focus on understanding and appreciating each other’s experiences and d […]

]]> 0 5e6afcfd03228270bfee584eee1c5497 Nina Van Volkinburg posted a new activity comment https://syahrizalshafie.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/04/29/blog-1-embracing-intersectionality-and-uniting-the-lgbtqia-and-disability-communities/#comment-11 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:22:41 +0000 Thanks so much for your contribution here. I enjoyed reading as it was informative but contextualised to your experience and observations – I particularly enjoyed how students with ADHD and dylexia helped develop your own practice to be more inclusive. I agree how it is most important to create a culture within the classroom which is open-minded…Read more

In reply to - Syahrizal Shafie wrote a new post on the site PgCert 2024 Blog 1: Intersectionality in Focus: Empowering Voices during UK Disability History Month 2023Intersectionality in Focus: Empowering Voices during UK […] ]]> 688099f7c5079cd7efdb809468627d24 Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=28 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:54:41 +0000 Blog 3: RaceWorkshop 5 and 6 which explored “Race” were very challenging due to the heavy nature of the content and the fact the session was online (being in […]

]]> 0 68e0ebba606fb61617ea7daba2546be7 Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=26 Fri, 24 May 2024 12:46:52 +0000 Formative Assessment (Intervention)Immersing myself within this unit’s literature and context of intersectionality and disability, faith, race I have been reflecting on what this m […]

]]> 0 2caeb8c01cea7054fd878c3db4f074ea Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=25 Fri, 24 May 2024 11:42:29 +0000 Blog 2: FaithDuring one of our IP seminar breakout groups, we had a raw discussion on why we are discussing religion within the unit and its place in the […]

]]> 4 0ebbc682423f30f21491f01d0a7b89aa Nina Van Volkinburg posted a new activity comment https://ggblog.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/05/01/blog-1-disability-and-intersecting-identities/#comment-2 Mon, 13 May 2024 15:54:45 +0000 Thank you for this excellent summary of the resources as well as your own reflection! I really enjoyed reading your take and applying some of these learnings to your course. Being at LCF myself, I can relate and agree there is a lack of inclusivity for those with un-seen disabilities. Having quiet spaces would be important – I have had 2 students…Read more

In reply to - Georgina Goodman wrote a new post on the site George's Blog BLOG #1 – DISABILITY AND INTERSECTING IDENTITIESCONTEXT: The concept of intersectionality has its roots in feminist scholarship and activism and arose […] ]]> 3994a4d9d4980942e3aa40811ef114ba Nina Van Volkinburg posted a new activity comment https://23046943.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/04/30/ip-disability/#comment-2 Wed, 08 May 2024 10:25:27 +0000 Thanks so much for your blog post which I enjoyed reading. I also found “People become disabled as society won’t allow them to shine” a powerful quote and has helped me view the environment around me in a new light. It is encouraging how your workshops are addressing disabilities and thinking of diverse needs and stakeholders – something which…Read more

In reply to - Jess Ball wrote a new post on the site J Ball's PGcert IP- DisabilityIn Ade Adepitan’s 2020 interview, he emphasised how societal barriers disable individuals and enforce segregation. He states “People become […] […] ]]> 2e3836388aa1d20ec9ac068e608525aa Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=24 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:15:28 +0000 Blog 1: On Intersectionality – How Disability Intersects with IdentityKimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality has become a valued framework for understanding how various aspects of identity overlap and in […]

]]> 6 b2ffb456885134ed6f0a775fd75dd64a Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=22 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:28:03 +0000 I admit, when I started the PGCERT I was not overly excited. I felt like this would be yet another weekly task on my never-ending To Do List and something where I would not learn anything new as I already […]

]]> 0 4ec604db9303e6ead52893e0f3fe808a Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=23 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:26:59 +0000 Contextual Background:

Following Case Study 1 which centred on the challenge of diverse English written and verbal communication skills in the classroom and Case Study 2 which focused on building a team […]

]]> 0 6ca821a96edff5cf343e1cb1edaf2d8c Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=19 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:45:51 +0000 Peer Review:

Thank you for inviting me to review one of your sessions. I really enjoyed delving into your course through the online brief.

You asked for feedback on the communication style, clarity of […]

]]> 0 3603df90c521a2a1fb40c9e33d0d04dd Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=17 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:09:56 +0000 Thank you so much for sharing this session with me Joao! I really enjoyed learning about a subject I do not have experience in. I feel like I have a newfound appreciation for colour and the relationship with […]

]]> 0 c1e7c37a93c7622c240a24774a77a053 Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=15 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:37:06 +0000 I really enjoyed this conversation about our Block 2 unit Advanced Applied Strategy which has allowed me to reflect on current practice and certain elements can be improved upon; especially in regards to […]

]]> 0 72c1dcc68667c75cfb776da32a114d04 Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=13 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:05:15 +0000 Being in the middle of the re-validation process for my MA course I am often thinking about what are appropriate Learning Outcomes and also the relevance of them. It was valuable in our PGCert Workshop 4 to […]

]]> 0 b92f87a3fe8de0098353626b5282cc94 Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=12 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:23:07 +0000 Contextual Background:

Following Case Study 1 which centred on the challenge of diverse English written and verbal communication skills in the classroom, the challenge I will focus on for Case Study 2 builds […]

]]> 0 f03bcd25d16ce768a18a329014108a12 Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=11 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:49:32 +0000 Background: The MASFM course is one of UAL’s largest Postgraduate courses with roughly 80 students from over 20 nationalities. Most students do not have English as a first language which greatly benefits the c […]

]]> 0 14cc0622b47af1526eeb18f59f35751e Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=10 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:44:50 +0000 In response to How Art became a Force at Davos (2019)

Written by Carol Becker, Dean of Columbia University in 2019, the article discusses the ongoing evolution of art’s role and presence at the Davos World E […]

]]> 0 0efd5295cf6721ea413b78be9077dabb Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=8 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:28:23 +0000 When given the task of Object-based learning, I was initially very worried having looked at some examples within the arts and design. How can I, an academic in the field of fashion marketing teach something […]

]]> 0 3894a9b4aa916be3cf196c32881bd9a4 Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=7 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:34:31 +0000 What a joy to wear the student hat once again and being on the other side of the camera. For the past 5 years it has been me preparing content, running lectures, seminars and workshops so being able to undertake […]

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In reply to - Jacqui Rudd wrote a new post on the site Jacqui Rudd-Marie HELLO! My name is Jacqui Rudd Employability Educator at UAL currently studying a PgCert in Academic Practice and applying for Fellowship. ]]> 09743b26b238dc0ed005253584492b3e Nina Van Volkinburg wrote a new post on the site NVV's Blog https://ncvv.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:04:45 +0000 “Hello world!” I’m delighted that at this stage – knock on wood – Moodle is working! Email is working! The blog is working! And I’m excited, but also slightly worried, to be starting the PgCert advnenture which I […]

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