Author Archives: Frances Barry

2nd Reflection

Posted on 17th March 2025 by Frances Barry

  2nd Reflection: Decolonising the curriculum  Ireland is Britain’s first colony (Miller, 2014, pp.6). However, Ireland’s status as a colony is debated in academic and historical retellings of the history of the island. Ruane (1992), cited in Miller suggests that … Continue reading →

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3rd Reflection

Posted on 17th March 2025 by Frances Barry

3rd Micro teaching Reflection    I have always thought of Frankenstein’s monster as a very misunderstood character.  Created by an eminent scientist who put it out there and then for various reasons turned his back on it and abdicated all responsibility … Continue reading →

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4th Reflection

Posted on 17th March 2025 by Frances Barry

4th Reflection: Assessment and ‘self’ I decided to read the Barrow’s article on Assessment and Student Transformation (2006) as the research was informed by Foucault’s philosophical approach to power and knowledge. The paper uses a framework based on Foucault’s later … Continue reading →

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Teaching observation 3

Posted on 17th March 2025 by Frances Barry

Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice. Observed by Peer            Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: 1:2:1 Study Skills Tutorial Size of student group: 1 Observer: Charline Caceres Observee: Fran Barry   Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental … Continue reading →

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Teaching observations 2

Posted on 17th March 2025 by Frances Barry

Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice    Observed by Tutor     Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: 1:2:1 Study Skills Tutorial Size of student group: 1 Observer: Tim Stephens Observee: Fran Barry Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. … Continue reading →

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Teaching Observations

Posted on 17th March 2025 by Frances Barry

Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice   Observing a Peer Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Women+ of Colour in Leadership Programme (session 8: Live brief work)  Size of student group: 19 students (18 participants + 1 Ambassador)  Observer: Fran Barry   … Continue reading →

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