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Senior lecturer in fashion and textile design.

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Recognising a growing international student body at De Montfort University (DMU), this investigat... more Recognising a growing international student body at De Montfort University (DMU), this investigation reviews current pedagogic practices within Computer Aided Design (CAD) in Fashion & Textile Design, with the aim of providing a more effective and inclusive learning and teaching environment. It explores the efficacy of digital video tutorials, or 'screencasts', in terms of how they can be developed and applied as part of inclusive practice, with a particular focus on international students-but which also enables other students to engage more in learning activities. As well as a review of relevant literature, primary research was undertaken with Fashion and Textile Design students and teaching staff at both DMU and Soochow University in China. Findings suggest that screencasts are valued by students and have potential to overcome some of the barriers faced by international students, particularly those for whom English is an additional language-and perhaps other minority groups too.

Recognising a growing international student body at De Montfort University (DMU), this investigat... more Recognising a growing international student body at De Montfort University (DMU), this investigation reviews current pedagogic practices within Computer Aided Design (CAD) in Fashion & Textile Design, with the aim of providing a more effective and inclusive learning and teaching environment. It explores the efficacy of digital video tutorials, or 'screencasts', in terms of how they can be developed and applied as part of inclusive practice, with a particular focus on international students-but which also enables other students to engage more in learning activities. As well as a review of relevant literature, primary research was undertaken with Fashion and Textile Design students and teaching staff at both DMU and Soochow University in China. Findings suggest that screencasts are valued by students and have potential to overcome some of the barriers faced by international students, particularly those for whom English is an additional language-and perhaps other minority groups too.

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