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Response to Faust Peneyra Blog 3:Racism

The   author is committed to promoting equality and inclusion in their teaching practice and personal life. He  has emphasized the importance of addressing and confronting racism through practical actions and ongoing self-education. He recounts a specific instance where he  advocated … Continue reading

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My response to Danielle’s Radojcin Blog 3: Racism

Danielle’s position  communicates that  educators and policymakers must strive to raise awareness of racism without resorting to inflammatory, exploitative, or tokenistic methods. Emotional appeals, such as those used in the Channel 4 documentary, can be seen as manipulative and may … Continue reading

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Blog 3 Race

Racism in education causes significant disparities, as shown in Sadiq’s DEI video (Sadiq, 2023). In Greece, uniform teaching methods often fail marginalized groups like the Roma(gipsy), hindering their integration. Similar issues exist in other European countries and the USA, despite … Continue reading

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My response to Danielle’s Radojcin Blog 2:Faith

The racialization of faith brings about significant epistemic injustice, where prejudices undermine individuals’ credibility and silence voices (Rekis, 2023).  Danielle’s positionality on faith, drawing from Crenshaw’s theory, emphasizes the intersectionality of religious beliefs with various identities such as gender, race, … Continue reading

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300w Intervention plan and bibliography

Intersectionality, challenging stereotypes, and embracing diverse identities (Crenshaw, 2017; Haraway, 1988) are crucial for reshaping student-teacher dynamics, offering focused support for marginalized groups, and fostering inclusive environments (Coventry City of Culture, 2021). Despite societal constraints from power dynamics and intersectionality … Continue reading

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Response to Joe Mercer’s Blog 2:Faith

In his discussion, Joe underscores the importance of understanding, interaction, and accommodating diverse religious identities within educational settings. He warns against broad generalizations about religious groups, as they can foster unhealthy perceptions and hinder individuals’ positions within faith communities. Joe … Continue reading

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Response to Faust’s Blog 2 :Faith

I am inspired by Faust’s attitude of acceptance towards differences in faith and their social impact, which resonates with Dr. Singh’s views on critical pedagogy (2018). Faust’s role as a Production Manager at Central Saint Martins and his family and … Continue reading

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Blog 2 Faith

Appiah (2014) examines religion’s complex intersectionality with race, gender, and socioeconomic status, citing examples like Agamemnon’s sacrifice and colonial influences. Reki (2023) reveals how faith intersects with identity, leading to epistemic injustice for minority religious groups, perpetuating the marginalization of … Continue reading

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My response to a colleague’s (Radojcin) comment to my disability blog

During an introductory workshop on eye tracking, I provided MSc students with insights into the practical aspects and technical challenges associated with implementing AI. Some of the hurdles they face include managing project completion time, becoming familiar with the eye … Continue reading

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My comment to my peer (Radojcin) Disability Blog

In places like where you teach fashion journalism, the mix of money and health issues that aren’t obvious can stop students from doing their best. Understanding this better shows how important it is to notice and deal with all the … Continue reading

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