Projects

Community engagement projects

Reading In Practice – Extending students reading and learning through community engagement (Liverpool): This project involved students (both under and post-graduate) in literature outreach projects, offering opportunities for ‘real-world’ learning, working alongside professionals in the fields of health and community work and gaining valuable transferable skills which relate to the academic discipline of English.; Project completed: August 2010; Tags: Independent learning, Community engagement

Creative Writing Project Module - (CILASS - Brunel): This project established a template for IBL in Creative Writing by piloting an innovative MA module in partnership with the local community of writers. Students were encouraged to find innovative ways to identify, engage and interact with their audience and worked in groups on projects related to creative writing in West London.; Project completed: April 2010; Tags: Creative Writing, Community Engagement, Inquiry-based learning

Writing for Social Purpose - Ideas for Sustainable Teaching and Learning - (CILASS - Brighton): This project offered students from different disciplines the chance to raise their social and historical consciousness and develop confidence in writing, research and presentation through collaborative IBL. Students produced a piece of socially conscious creative work alongside an introspective piece of writing, demonstrating knowledge of a variety of socially conscious genres and forms and of socio-historical contexts. Staff worked with interdisciplinary agencies to create innovative materials and workshops drawing on their own research interests in the field as well as networking with guest professionals.; Project completed: April 2010; Tags: Creative Writing, Community Engagement, Inquiry-based learning