Introduction

I have approached the writing of this blog retrospectively, working from my notes rather than regularly updating in a timely way – this is the very opposite to how I encourage and expect my students to work – immediately it has been an important reminder that our students are all working within their own contexts and pressures, and this must be reflected within our (my own) teaching and understandings. As per the Unit brief, I am re-encountering myself as a learner, making connections between my own experience and that of my students – no matter how uncomfortable that may feel!