Research Methods Learning diary 2

Over the past few months I have learnt so much on my course at Middlesex and its starting to come to light that all of the previous tasks are the foundations for the final module The Project.

Over the past few months I have learnt how to set up a blog to represent me and my work, it has also connected me to my peers and tutors. I have produced and advertised my CV to inform others of my training and my goals/dreams. I have learned how to express my interests and those who inspire me and why. I now know about the Kolb theory something I had never heard of before and to understand what it was I researched it to broaden my knowledge thus helping me with my current module as it’s something I have experienced doing before. I know that on a daily basis I use the Kolb Theory to make things work better and now I evaluate my work more frequently.

The most significant work to help benefit this module and my project is the writing styles as I have learnt how to write academically which will be the main style of writing for my project, learning the Harvard way to reference will be required for significant information. I know how to market something which may benefit me if say for instance i want to market some of my new classes. I know how to write a good descriptive piece of writing and have learnt that this is my favourite style of writing. The need to market work and the use of descriptive writing may be required as part of my research dependent upon my project title.

During the course I have had to reflect and analyse my work which is not something I used to do, I have had to take into account comments and critique from my peers in order to improve it which was very valuable. I’ve also learnt that my comments to my peers are very valuable for them and can improve their work and felt I did this very well. I learnt that appropriate and useful feedback is vital for improvement.

Everything I have learnt will benefit me in one way or another especially for the next few months ahead.

Curriculum Vitae

Training

2005-2009 Preston College, www.preston.ac.uk Preston.
2001-2004 Northern Ballet School, www.northernballetschool.co.uk Manchester.
1996-2001 Urdang Academy, www.theurdangacademy.com/ London. Junior and Senior Associates, Covent Garden
1993-2001 Classic Academy of Dance, Willenhall.


Qualifications

Foundation in Dance Instruction in Ballet and Modern
Certificate in Dance Education in Ballet and Modern
Trinity College award level 6
National Diploma in Professional Dance
A-Level Physical Education
10 A-C GCSE’s


Examinations

RAD Ballet Intermediate
ISTD Ballet Advanced 1
ISTD Modern Advanced 1
ISTD Tap Intermediate
IDTA Ballet Grade 6
IDTA Tap Grade 6
IDTA Modern Grade 6


Teaching Experience

2008 Now Glenda Ann School of Dance teaching ISTD Tap and Modern and Street classes, Rawtenstall and Bacup Grammar School A-Level Dance choreography assistant, Margaret Mary’s Primary school and Moston Lance Primary School freestyle Jazz classes after school.

2006 Pool Hayes Community School, Dance director and Choreographer for “Gifted and Talented” in the Arts show, government funded performance.

2005 Pool Hayes Community School, Choreographing and directing GCSE dance students.

2004 Prince of Wales Theatre, West Midlands. Director and Choreographer for “Gifted and Talented” in the Arts show, government funded performance.

2003 Outreach Project, Parrs Wood. (In conjunction with Northern Ballet School)

1992-2002 Pool Hayes Community School, West Midlands Teaching children aged 6-14 years Dance and social activities.

2000-2001 Assistant teacher, Classic Academy, Teaching IDTA primary and grade 1 Ballet and Tap.