Author Archives: Yui Yamamoto

Reflection on Race and Ethnicity

Critical Race Theory (CRT) originated from critical legal studies and radical feminist scholarship. It posits that race is a social construct and that society is structured through systems of racialised power. CRT prioritises the lived experiences and insights of racialised … Continue reading

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IP unit: Reflective Report

Introduction Following the completion of my MA in Performance: Design and Practice at Central Saint Martins in September 2022, I began working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) for the course. Since 2024, I have continued in a dual role … Continue reading

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Formative Intervention Plan

Position: I currently work as a Visiting Practitioner for the MA Performance: Design and Practice as well as an Academic Support Tutor across the Performance programme. This intervention plan is based on Live Art Practice Seminar, which I have led … Continue reading

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Reflection on Faith, religion, and belief

When I first encountered the terms faith, religion, and personal belief, I found them quite alienating. These concepts had always felt distant from my everyday experience. Growing up in a non-religious environment, surrounded by people who shared similar beliefs—or rather, … Continue reading

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Reflection on Disability

https://moodle.arts.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=84288&section=8 After watching the four videos, I was inspired by how the individuals used their disabilities to inspire others, redefining their identities in opposition to society’s narrow definitions of disability. The term “disability” implies that those with it are “not … Continue reading

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Case Study 1: Knowing and Responding to Your Students’ Diverse Needs

Contextual Background (c. 50 words):I began working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) 2.5 years ago in the MA Performance and Practice course. After one year as a GTA, I transitioned to the role of Visiting Practitioner (VP). Despite this … Continue reading

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Case Study 2: Planning and Teaching for Effective Learning

Contextual Background (c.50 words): I organised the How to Write an Artist Statement workshop as part of my academic support role. Since I work across courses in the performance department, I offered this workshop for MA Performance: Screen students as … Continue reading

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Case Study 3: Assessing Learning and Exchanging Feedback

Contextual Background (c. 50 words):As a visiting practitioner, I do not assess students. In this case study, I evaluate my one-to-one tutorials with second-year MA Performance & Design students. They are working towards their final projects and have completed an … Continue reading

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Reflection 3: Education Purpose

I studied for a Bachelor of Arts in Japan and a Master of Arts in the UK. I also spent a year as an exchange student at the University of Manchester. During my undergraduate studies in both Japan and the … Continue reading

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Reflection 4: Artist as a Teacher

These are personal reflections on teaching as part of my artistic practice. I will raise questions and explore them accordingly. Can non-artists teach artists? One of my best educational experiences came from a professor of social science. Equally, I’ve learned … Continue reading

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