Objects as metaphors to account for embodiment
QUEST (Qualitative Expertise at Southampton) in collaboration with the National Centre for Research Methods and the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership organised a webinar on Metaphor and Method. I was one of three keynote speakers presenting “Objects as metaphors to account for embodiment”. Access the video at the NCRM […]
Becoming an innovator in Higher Education
Contribution to Times Higher Education Campus about becoming an innovator in Higher Education.
The role of writing: A method of and for research
In this video Dr Helen Kara and Dr Nicole Brown discuss the role of writing in the life and career of researchers.
Article: Scope and continuum of participatory research
In this article, I draw on three case studies to explore the relationship between participatory and creative research methods.
Systematic Visuo-Textual Analysis
I was invited to contribute to the Photovoice Worldwide webinar series to present the Systematic Visuo-Textual Analysis, a framework for analysing visual and textual data.
Challenging unconscious bias
This post is a link to a recording from a presentation for AdvanceHE on the topic of how to challenge unconscious bias.
Zu krank und/oder behindert für die Universität
This post is a link to a recording from an ableism event held via the Technische Universität Wien and Exceptional Norms.
Chapter: Rhythmanalysis to account for time
This chapter draws on Nicole's research on how academic staff with chronic illnesses and disabilities specifically interact with the buildings and what impact the physical environment has on their everyday experience.
Article: Exploring the lived experience of fibromyalgia
The paper reports on the lived experience of fibromyalgia, which used identity boxes and metaphorical representation to offer a holistic view.
Book review: Study skills for students with dyslexia
This review is about "Study skills for students with dyslexia". This is a good resource for teachers helping prepare students for University.
Using audience response systems for teaching
In my experience using audience response systems in secondary or higher education can improve participation and engagement amongst learners.
Pluralism lesson resources
Download the resources for the pluralism lesson from here.
Teaching with artefacts
Artefacts can be used to get students interested in a lesson, but artefacts can do more than just represent an engaging hook. In this post I am discussing the use of artefacts in lessons based on questions that I have been asked in teacher training sessions.
Grid for systematic reading
Download a grid for systematic reading from here.
Writing entries in a reflective journal
Writing entries for a reflective journal is often a daunting aspect of teacher training, as we are not used to writing diaries. Here are some thoughts on how to get started with writing reflections.
Action plan template
Download an action plan from here





