myblog | Joao Maraschin | Activity https://myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/members/jmaraschin/activity/ Activity feed for Joao Maraschin. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:45:46 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.2.0 en-GB 30 hourly 2 356b2c10d0c56b260165cca590cd84c6 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=201 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:57:56 +0000 Final Reflection Post BackgroundI am Joao Maraschin, and I am a fashion designer and educator. Since 2021, I have been teaching on the BA Fashion Design […]

]]> 0 b08e5bdd399fefd60335d0a542bc5768 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=193 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:14:04 +0000 Final Research QuestionThe initial research questions was: How can a “Fashion Break” intervention embody generous pedagogy to foster inclusivity and social […]

]]> 0 0b3cf4636f22ecbae4d51b4b6582cd16 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=192 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:07:36 +0000 Final PresentationARP-Final-Presentation-6Download

]]> 0 0a7151409d43901299b12f27fbce8706 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=191 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:09:47 +0000 Reflective Post on Expanding Methods of AnalysisIn reflecting on my exploration of research methods and analysis, particularly after the tutorial and Rachel’s feedback, I’ve r […]

]]> 0 a6fbe5ffe98f634629a06153b46dbf3d Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=189 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:17:44 +0000 Further Reflection Post on Initial Project Findings and New InsightsAs a result of reflecting on the first stage of the intervention and planning the next steps, I also explored the Make the Grade […]

]]> 0 9ffc56a90da7624a027aa73895c99c2c Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=186 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:58:05 +0000 Reflection Post on Methods of AnalysisDeveloping my intervention proposal has been an intellectually challenging yet deeply rewarding journey. It provided an invaluable […]

]]> 0 11b7a3cbd650afbd582c093a293280c0 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=185 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:54:11 +0000 Reflection Post on Intervention PilotAfter running the Fashion Break Intervention twice this week with two of my cohorts in Y2 BA Fashion Design Technology Womenswear at […]

]]> 0 f2d763bd60c25262e98da88520204560 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=181 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:21:22 +0000 ARP Tutorials: Reflective PostAfter two tutorials discussing the intervention plan, one with my group in the PGCert program and another 1-2-1 with Rachel, my tutor, […]

]]> 0 7c0377cde54b9ce0fce8001e79fc0920 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=175 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:22:37 +0000 Initial Research QuestionHow can a “Fashion Break” intervention embody generous pedagogy to foster inclusivity and social justice in the PPD unit of the BA WW […]

]]> 0 6717c3801015da3023039d81eca9feaf Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=174 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:22:07 +0000 ReferencesThis is what I intend to read in order to plan, unpack, analyze, deliver, and reflect on my intervention. You can find further evidence […]

]]> 0 9a51fe7fa2a458439c65b66cbb451470 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=172 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:21:35 +0000 PresentationsARP-Intervention-Slides-Design-Surgery-Workshop-2Download ARP-Intervention-Slides-Fashion-Break-Workshop-1Download Download

]]> 0 0962c0a6e2ab9c9d27733e9625f3293e Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=171 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:21:19 +0000 Participant-facing documentsARP_Information-Sheet_JMDownload ARP_ParticipantConsentForm_JMDownload Participant Consent Form by Student 1Download

]]> 0 a77840c0c43861378b25438cdf71a8cc Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=170 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:21:03 +0000 EthicsEthical-Action-Plan-Nov-8th-Version-1Download What is your project focus? How can a “Fashion Break” intervention embody generous […]

]]> 0 88b7afdb6e9a9f9a2fa6108a3c2081a9 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=169 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:20:44 +0000 Research MethodsIn developing my action participatory research project, I engaged in both primary and secondary research, which helped to illuminate […]

]]> 0 ae7fd646c04805dcb2e7ec922b2d1ca8 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=168 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:19:50 +0000 Action PlanEthics form – DONE Draft activity plan/brief – DONE Run pilot with students – DONE Get feedback – DONE Refine activit […]

]]> 0 7711297bcc154f69ff62cdf4933652a6 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=167 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:18:46 +0000 RationaleThe core problem addressed by this action participatory research project lies in supporting students as they navigate the complexities […]

]]> 0 d9c568ea3ac3cea8e42c3a64bca1e22c Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=166 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:24:46 +0000 Step 5: Action Research CycleThese changes were highly effective in both increasing student engagement and boosting their confidence in their work. The introduction […]

]]> 0 e19febc07bae9626ef8a370f0dba9da5 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=163 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:23:33 +0000 Step 4: Action Research CycleReflecting on the recent delivery of the “Fashion Break” workshop to two groups of students, several thoughts have emerged regarding […]

]]> 0 c6f92ff788d5844271dda4e697623563 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=162 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:22:44 +0000 Step 3: Action Research CycleTaking into consideration the feedback and insights from both tutors and peers, and with a clearer understanding of the intervention’s […]

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]]> 0 b6fccaee8db6f3dcf79eb1484c14aa76 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=158 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:58:57 +0000 Step 1: Action Research Cycle Define the problem and frame research questions: I work quite well with mind mapping my thoughts and trying to unpack as many leads […]

]]> 0 ad0a2431edc50987d196929849e2c425 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=154 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:21:47 +0000 ARP Workshop 4: Reflective PostAfter the session, I delved further into my reading plan, reflecting more intentionally on how each text could enrich not only this […]

]]> 0 9c56f6533733a6bbb9bfc0b1118778dd Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=152 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:20:42 +0000 ARP Workshop 2: Reflective PostAs I continue to develop and prepare to deliver my session on “Fashion Break,” an intervention designed to foster inclusivity and […]

]]> 0 6795af2b4c7f6d39c4bd661c5e8514fd Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=148 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:16:07 +0000 Reflective Post on Ethical Action Plan Form FeedbackDrawing from the initial sessions of the unit and reflecting on all content and discussions with both peers and tutors, I have prepared […]

]]> 0 f976d8f5c77d3e7ad19eafc91ffb1901 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=147 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:01:36 +0000 ARP Workshop 1: Reflective PostAfter the first session, reflecting on the content, new provocations, and conversations with peers, and in response to questions that […]

]]> 0 ac40fd5b8ea978774a99bd09bf50c90e Joao Maraschin posted a new activity comment https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/05/01/blog-post-1-disability/#comment-12 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:42:22 +0000 Hi Emma, thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. I genuinely appreciate your recognition of my commitment to understanding the experiences of marginalized individuals with intersectional identities in the context of university. It’s encouraging to hear that you found the discussion on resilience thought-provoking, and I completely agree…Read more

In reply to - Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert Blog Post 1: DisabilityI enjoyed watching the three interview-videos and learning from the experience of three people living with disability and how they […] ]]> 7602618fcbb001283ea9ad2bff0143d9 Joao Maraschin posted a new activity comment https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/05/20/blog-post-2-faith/#comment-11 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:38:18 +0000 Hi Carys, thank you for engaging with my posts so thoroughly and making sure they are meaningful reflections. I have now contextualized it further and added a few professional reflections bearing in mind my experience with students. On that note, I mostly included the reflection in italic at the end as it seemed to work better structurally.

In reply to - Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert Blog Post 2: FaithAnalysis of how faith interacts and intersects with other identity aspects through studying and reflecting on four different resources […] ]]> d6c782efa7e55b70d378e0702880f77b Joao Maraschin posted a new activity comment https://yhur1.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/05/03/blog-post-1-2/#comment-12 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:55:28 +0000 Thank you for this thoughtful reflection on Christine Sun Kim’s experiences and their implications for teaching practices, Young-Jin. Your emphasis on equal opportunities for all students, regardless of disability, is crucial. It’s commendable that you acknowledge the potential for unconscious biases and the importance of self-education in thi…Read more

In reply to - Young-Jin Hur wrote a new post on the site Young-Jin's PGCert blog Blog post 1The video “Friends and Strangers” delves into the life of artist Christine Sun Kim, who is deaf. In the video, Christine shares a part […] ]]> 38b8329ba76fe1b106b6a56b06618e30 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=130 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:54:55 +0000 Reflective Report on the Intervention Outline As both a designer and an educator, I occupy a unique position that allows me to integrate my professional expertise with pedagogical […]

]]> 0 336217d44a1b04ffb464f9e862fcceab Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=124 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:50:00 +0000 Intervention Plan Outline (Reviewed)This intervention is proposed from studying the QAA’s Inclusive Education Framework (2023) and informed by a mind-map exercise combined […]

]]> 0 c33327353328ba8fd7042f1c1c14ca0e Joao Maraschin posted a new activity comment https://svpapblog24.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/05/14/blog-task-1-disability/#comment-11 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:38:41 +0000 Thank you for this enlightening and thought-provoking post on intersectionality and its implications for disability and identity, Sonia. Your discussion on systemic discrimination and the person-centred approach to disability is very interesting and informative. The integration of Kim’s work beautifully illustrates how art can challenge s…Read more

In reply to - Sonia Vega-Perez wrote a new post on the site SVP's Blog Task #1. Intersectionality & Multiple Identities: Disability.Embracing Intersectionality: Broadening Perspectives on Diversity and Identity  […] ]]> 0515da882f30009d7bd4f684d96d009e Joao Maraschin posted a new activity comment https://svpapblog24.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/06/04/blog-post-2-intersectionality-multiple-identities-faith/#comment-10 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:38:03 +0000 Thank you for this insightful post, Sonia. Your integration of Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality with the study of faith is both necessary and timely. I appreciate how you draw on Appiah’s and Reki’s perspectives to dissect the historical and social constructs of religion. Your reflection is thorough and it made me think of a few other t…Read more

In reply to - Sonia Vega-Perez wrote a new post on the site SVP's Blog post #2. Intersectionality & Multiple Identities: Faith.This post draws on Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality to study and reflect on how fa […] ]]> 9a953f1bfc484e19d46bb9764fc655c3 Joao Maraschin posted a new activity comment https://emmahamshare.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/05/31/ip-blog-2-faith/#comment-6 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:10:01 +0000 Thank you, Emma, for sharing such a thoughtful reflection on the intersection of faith, education, and mindfulness. Your personal journey from a secular upbringing to embracing mindfulness and exploring various religious perspectives is truly inspiring. Your insights into the challenges faced by religious minorities in educational settings,…Read more

In reply to - Emma Hamshare wrote a new post on the site Emma Hamshare IP BLOG 2: ON FAITH Having attended a Catholic primary school, despite being ‘C of E’, meant that I would have to ‘sit out’ while others partici […] ]]> 8aa14fdc80ff957cc9d2b9a5b7f3c0ed Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=119 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:53:49 +0000 Blog Post 3: RaceI enjoyed learning from the different resources while I am in the middle of marking assessments and thinking about teaching plans and […]

]]> 0 4c548f2770ac4a0a20924ac46d42d161 Joao Maraschin posted a new activity comment https://emmahamshare.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/05/17/ip-blog-1-on-disability/#comment-2 Thu, 30 May 2024 15:29:38 +0000 I enjoyed reading your reflection as it provides valuable insights into intersectionality and the high-pressure environment in the fashion industry and its education system. Your personal acknowledgment as a white educator with invisible long-term conditions added authenticity to your critique.
Your commitment to creating a culture of kindness…Read more

In reply to - Emma Hamshare wrote a new post on the site Emma Hamshare IP BLOG 1: ON DISABILITY BLOG POST 1: ON DISABILITY (Warning contains some expletives) To examine discrimination and disadvantage through an […] ]]> 44590789e8ce1558bd1a576484321b08 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=115 Mon, 20 May 2024 15:32:08 +0000 Intervention Plan Outline (First Draft) This intervention is proposed from studying the QAA’s Inclusive Education Framework (2023) In today’s diverse educational landscape, […]

]]> 0 84b12155bcd11c0707193fc894b35e5f Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=112 Mon, 20 May 2024 14:59:07 +0000 Blog Post 2: FaithAnalysis of how faith interacts and intersects with other identity aspects through studying and reflecting on four different resources […]

]]> 2 a3ecc6937dbead9e8e5b3fc4d06dcec4 Joao Maraschin posted a new activity comment https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2024/05/01/blog-post-1-disability/#comment-5 Thu, 02 May 2024 17:08:04 +0000 Hi Carys, I appreciate your encouraging feedback on my first blog post for this unit. I’m glad to hear that you found it engaging and insightful.

Regarding your reflections, I appreciate the opportunity to elaborate on them.

For the first question, I agree about reframing the discussion on resilience without referencing students’ conditions…Read more

In reply to - Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert Blog Post 1: DisabilityI enjoyed watching the three interview-videos and learning from the experience of three people living with disability and how they […] ]]> 263491c53c01b951aacecf63472d5666 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=103 Wed, 01 May 2024 08:26:08 +0000 Blog Post 1: DisabilityI enjoyed watching the three interview-videos and learning from the experience of three people living with disability and how they […]

]]> 4 0fe3755f9a1dbc51568655a2cfb7a87f Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=85 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:46:44 +0000 Reflecting on the article I read, “The Social Purposes of Assessment” by Broadfoot, 1996 – but missed discussing with my peers during the session, I found myself drawn to its exploration of the social purposes of […]

]]> 0 6062268edeb04448b6f4581be57119be Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=83 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:06:42 +0000 This session was truly enjoyable for me. It is often challenging to find dedicated time for reading, analysis, reflection, and writing. Having an entire session devoted to these tasks felt like a luxury, and it […]

]]> 0 801a76fa57a210a326ab15702b7afea4 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=79 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:33:19 +0000 I have decided to write a reflection post on one of the further readings I have completed. My tutor, Carys Kennedy, suggested the following article after learning about my dual practice as a designer running my […]

]]> 0 e4a09e113aae95d66d8c68f7e9765159 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=70 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:01:08 +0000 Contextual Background

In the BA Womenswear course at LCF, we have recently revalidated the curriculum, which has prompted us to reconsider how assessment is conducted. As part of this process, we have been […]

]]> 0 f40ca6201ddafa0b1d151102dd658827 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=54 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 23:20:06 +0000 This session was focused on Experiences, Insights & Expectations in relation to assessment. We were invited to think about a memorable experience related to assessment, either as a teacher or a learner; to […]

]]> 0 f6479d7b5d3ba58d980fa2965cbc6ba9 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=48 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 22:47:46 +0000 I observed Nina Van Volkinburg’s online briefing session and you can find the evidence below.

Here is a link for the session […]

]]> 0 8d299a8ac43ea79e6de0c3d7aded234d Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=33 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:53:44 +0000 In small groups, we chatted about the importance of learning outcomes within units and created a SWOT analysis in trying to unpack both explicit and hidden knowledge within the curriculum. We took into […]

]]> 0 297f873d4d85024992cce587386c908d Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=30 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:06:12 +0000 Record of Observation by Nina Van Volkinburg to one of my sessions.

Link here https://ual.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=e0df46c1-bba5-4bc1-a461-b10701388eef       

Session/artefact to be o […]

]]> 0 f2149b3e58ab11c71f4899ba9135cf68 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=29 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:05:55 +0000 Record of Observation by Carys Kennedy to one of my sessions.

Link here https://ual.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=e0df46c1-bba5-4bc1-a461-b10701388eef     

Session/artefact to be obser […]

]]> 0 f5a3937866276d8f61dcee2023982877 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=24 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:20:30 +0000 Contextual BackgroundThe PPD (Professional Product Development) is the first design unit of Year 2 for students in the BA Fashion Design Technology Womenswear course at London College of Fashion.

Having […]

]]> 0 10dac4c097de1347e2c88ddfa176a787 Joao Maraschin wrote a new post on the site PgCert https://pgcertjmaraschin.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=22 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:08:23 +0000 In this session, we looked at the Aims of Education broadly and also engaged in focused discussions around the Aims of Art&Design Education in preparation for writing up Case Study 2.

During session, I really […]

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