Journal of Useful Investigations in Creative Education
In this paper the authors bring together two ongoing enquiries that are connected in a case study: firstly, how to teach experimental film practice and theory to students unfamiliar with this area, and secondly how might the teaching of a seemingly esoteric subject lend itself to inclusivity? They argue here that experimental film can be …
Hello and welcome to this special edition of JUICE! This issue showcases the themes, writings and challenges explored at the Contemplative Pedagogy Network’s 2023 symposium held in September at Dartington Hall in Devon, UK. This event was the fourth in a series of contemplative symposiums resulting from a handful of educators back in 2014, meeting …
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Science pedagogy in higher education often emphasises theoretical learning over first-person learning. However, personal experience plays a crucial role in inspiring creativity and insight in science. Therefore, I propose that first-person pedagogies, including experiential and contemplative methods, can make valuable contributions to higher education in science, both by complementing students’ theoretical understanding and by furthering …
In this paper, we explore how genuine reflective practice can take place in the age of generative artificial intelligence. We begin by describing the need for reflective practice in medical education, and how AI threatens this. We then share preliminary approaches to addressing this followed by hopes for a future where reflection in medical education …
Whatever the contemplative practice (CP) being provided, even in a Higher Education (HE) context, participants describe a state of mind palpably different to their normal thinking, typically stressed, mode of consciousness. Indeed, in my various wellbeing workshops that is the whole point: to provide some rest for a thinking mind during a typical working day. …
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As a published author of fictional works, I have often been asked the question ‘where do you get your ideas?’ The answer contains key elements related to listening to the world, to ways of seeing, and of ‘being’ in nature. This does not mean I write nature-based stories – it means that if my character …
This piece draws on discourses including transpersonal psychology, religious mysticism, comparative religion, and cultural history, as well as direct, lived experience of cardiac illness. As I will attempt to show, the heart’s way is open, imaginal, spacious, and reflective, as well as curious, kind and discerning, sharing many similarities with the qualities and characteristics of …
In recent years, contemplative pedagogy has emerged as a promising approach to foster confidence, creativity, and community in higher education. This article explores insights from a gathering at the Contemplative Pedagogy Network Symposium held in Totnes, Devon, UK in September 2023. The authors discuss the importance of slowing down, embracing silence, and creating spaces for …
Postdigital aesthetics invites us to consider what emerges through the interaction of musicians, artists and technology. Researchers in digital music have proposed the need for new disciplinary areas of study such as sound studies of education, and current research is exploring new pedagogical approaches to teaching music technology. Postdigital theory offers researchers a set of …
This article explores the challenges posed by cultural knowledge deficits in higher education, particularly in culturally diverse environments. Acknowledging biases and cultural preferences, I reflect on my teaching experience in southeast China. Drawing inspiration from Piaget's cognitive theories and Rogers' facilitative approach, the article emphasizes the importance of embracing cultural complexities and creating space for …
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