“Digging deep”: self-study as a reflexive approach to improving my practice as an artist, researcher and teacher
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Date
2014
Authors
Scott, Lee
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Faculty of Education, University of the Free State
Abstract
In this article, I show how I enhanced my understanding of my practice as an artist,
researcher and teacher using a self-study approach in my recently completed Master
of Technology (M.Tech.) dissertation in Graphic Design. As part of my M.Tech.
research, I conceptualised and developed a creative teaching tool that I named
‘PicTopics’. PicTopics are palm-sized cards with pictographic illustrations similar to
street signage. I used these PicTopics in a variety of ways, but essentially as creative
prompts to foster a variety of creative educational skills within the university, and
personally as a tool to generate my own artistic expression at a deeper level. I
demonstrate the re-storying of my learning through writing about these artworks
as visual indicators of my values, personal and professional growth. I show how the
paintings reflect my experiences and perceptions of my youth, their effect on my adult
self, my individuality and ultimately my teaching self.
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Keywords
Self-study, Creative teaching tool, Creative prompts, Individualism, Values, Professional growth
Citation
Scott, L. (2014). “Digging deep”: Self-study as a reflexive approach to improving my practice as an artist, researcher and teacher. Perspectives in Education, 32(2), 69-88.