Author Archives: Jacqui Rudd
Social Justice in Action Research: Why Career Conversations at Pre Degree Level Matter
Following my recent group tutorial with Karen I’ve been reflecting further on my action research project and social justice. My project focuses on embedding career conversations for Foundation students, and this has always been about more than just employability—it’s about … Continue reading
My Action Research Project Plan
As part of my PgCert in Academic Practice at UAL, I am undertaking an action research project that focuses on embedding career conversations at the Foundation level to enhance student employability. The goal is to design a one-day Career Day … Continue reading
Intervention Report
Introduction The Creative Innovator programme, launched in 2022 at the University of the Arts London (UAL), aims to empower students to explore diverse career paths beyond traditional employment. While the 2023 iteration received positive feedback, challenges in student attendance due … Continue reading
Reflecting on Anti-Racism in HE Education: A Critical Perspective
Rhianna Garrett’s Perspective Rhianna Garrett emphasises the necessity of decolonizing the curriculum to dismantle entrenched biases, which is crucial for promoting equity in education. She argues that education must incorporate anti-racist principles to address systemic racism and its impacts on … Continue reading
Intervention Outline: Inclusive Curriculum Design for the Creative Innovator Programme
Introduction: The Creative Innovator programme, launched in 2022 at the University of the Arts London (UAL), is an extracurricular initiative designed and taught to empower students to explore career paths beyond traditional employment or self-employment. As detailed in a previous … Continue reading
Embracing Diversity: Integrating Faith and Identity in Career Development Education
In today’s increasingly diverse and interconnected world, understanding the intersection of faith with other identity aspects is crucial, especially in educational settings. This blog post synthesizes insights from Simran Jeet Singh’s interview on challenging race, religion, and stereotypes, Kwame Anthony … Continue reading
Intersectionality in Action: Exploring the Interplay of Disability with Other Identities
The concept of intersectionality, as coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, is becoming increasingly vital in understanding the complexities of individual experiences within various systems of oppression. I am exploring the lived experiences of the interviewees and applying Crenshaw’s framework to explore … Continue reading
Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice
Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Finding Career Direction (recorded session) Size of student group: 50 live additional 12 from recording data Observer: Dr. Kwame Baah Observee: Jacqui Rudd Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. Its reflective … Continue reading
Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice
Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Finding Career Direction (recorded session) Size of student group: 50 live additional 12 from recording data Observer: Dr Almiro Andrade Observee: Jacqui Rudd Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. Its reflective … Continue reading
Case Study Four: Supporting International Student Employability
Introduction and Contextual Background International students comprise roughly half of UAL’s student body. However, their career journeys often face unique challenges. In response, I led the creation of International Futures, a 2023 programme designed to bolster the employability skills of … Continue reading