AOLs
So module ones – you have been asked to
come up with some AOL titles. Here is what’s up next. You would have a list of
AOL’s that you send your Advisor. Its ok this list is just a starting place.
They are not it. We want to develop things but we need a place to start. Your
Advisor doesn’t know the ins and outs of your life so we need somewhere to
start. Once you have your list and have a time to chat with your advisor we
will talk through the AOL’s if they are perfect and don’t need any development
then we have a problem – because being perfect doesn’t leave much room for
meaningful pedegogy. What we expect is that by talking to someone else (your
Advisor) about your list they will ask you questions that will make you rethink
the list a little. Your advisor will also recommend some theory to read in relation
to your AOL’s/ this theory might make you re-think a little too.
It is a process: that’s the learning. The
learning process of writing the AOL’s also informs the general attention to
learning in Module one that you will reflect on in your reflective essay at the
end of Module one. However you have to let yourself have the process. You are
not going to do perfect from the
start but you have to do you from the
start. We can’t tell you how to do you but once you have something however
small that means something to you we can help. We are not going to watch you
mess-up but we have to have something to start with.
So how do you get there: have a look at
your cv to remind you what you’ve done. Make job descripotion to help yourself
remember what you do. Look across it and make notes where the same type of
activity or learning happens. These notes will/could help you identify things
you do, you don’t even think about. That’s all the annotated cv is. If you have
an impressive cv the university is not going to look at it and give you credit –
its not an honouree MA!! If it’s an unimpressive cv the university doesn’t care
either. The course is not about what you’ve done but how you’ve understood and learnt from what you’ve done.
So make a list of AOL’s grab a coffee and
skype your Advisor for a talk through of the list.
People who have survived Module One AOLs
please comment below too.
Creating the CV and get through what I have done it is very interesting. There are many experiences in a different type of aspects of dancing. It is a long journey from the first dance steps to be an MA professional practice student.
ReplyDeleteWhere am I coming from? What did I do? What did I learn from my Experiences? I have many questions?
The discussion about the AOLs can help me what I didn't realise yet and I hope this discovery will open my mind and help me to plan the next steps. What I want to explore? What do I need to realise? What should I read? What could inspire me? I am working about my list but I think this discussion can give me ideas and confidence in the following.
I can't wait to talk and get inspired.
Hi agree too! Writing things done made me see where my areas of learning were, which in itself I found to be interesting. Why did I have the need to gain formal qualifications and how have they impacted my teaching (or not). Is it circumstances that have led me to where I am today, or something else (or mixture of the two)?
ReplyDeleteI had so many questions when I ran through my CV and although I don´t have all the answers yet I hope to gain more insight as the programme develops. One aspect I have discovered during the past weeks is who am I, and what do I stand for? This self-discovery has me thinking on so many levels, my head is spinning! Enjoying getting to know the "me of today". Sam
Hello,Glancing through my CV which was created few years ago gives me a sense of growth personally and physically. Extensive travel has provided me an opportunity to work with various dance exponents,my areas of learning has shifted from practical oriented dance routine to theory based knowledge,and technique. I feel Strong theory base enable me to choreograph dance movements better. looking forwrd to hear from you all.
ReplyDeleteThis post is much helpful for us.thank you..
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this is great post will certainly get 1 title as a draft and speak with my advisor before completing the rest. Thank you
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