An Evaluation of the Teaching and Learning of Reflective Practice at the Centre for Textile Conservation, University of Glasgow

Foskett, S. and Thompson, K. (2017) An Evaluation of the Teaching and Learning of Reflective Practice at the Centre for Textile Conservation, University of Glasgow. In: Bridgland, J. (ed.) ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference Preprints, Copenhagen, 4–8 September 2017. ICOM Committee for Conservation.

Abstract

The value of reflective practice in both professional education and lifelong learning is well established. In conservation the concept is fundamental to our ability to make informed decisions: to develop the cognitive and affective skills necessary to implement appropriate conservation strategies confidently, competently and ethically in wide ranging and dynamic contexts. Beyond the broad understanding of reflective practice as a process of learning through and from experience in order to gain new insights, it can have a considerable diversity of meanings. Its complexity can make it intimidating and, for conservation students, it has been found to be a challenging task. Through an evaluation of the learning, teaching and assessment of reflective practice at the Centre for Textile Conservation and Technical Art History (CTCTAH), University of Glasgow (UoG), this paper aims to peel back the layers of complexity to consider why it is challenging for students and how learning can be developed and assessed effectively.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Keywords: Education, conservation, reflective.
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Thompson, Mrs Karen and Foskett, Ms Sarah
• Authors: Foskett, S., and Thompson, K.
• Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education; L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
• College/School: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Culture and Creative Arts > History of Art
• Publisher: ICOM Committee for Conservation
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2017 ICOM-CC
• First Published: First published in ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Meeting
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced with the permission of the Publisher