Becky's BA Professional Practice Blog

Hello, Just wanted to check in on my blog. I have recently been exploring the many different ways I might create my Artefact. After a considering the different ways to do this and quick Skype discussion with my tutor, I have decided to use choreography as a way of presenting my Artefact. As a dancer, using choreography will really give me an opportunity to express the journey of my inquiry. Has anyone else been thinking of creative ways to make their Artefact? Please feel free to comment below! Becky x

Hello! Recently, I noticed that my inquiry research was taking me in a different direction. At first I felt uneasy by this and as though I was going off on a tangent but then realised that maybe this was the destination that I was supposed to reach all along. When embarking on the inquiry process my title read 'How does nutrition impact and affect injury?'. From gathering my research and talking with my tutor, I was reminded that this process is all part of a journey and that maybe I would like to develop this question further. So I have taken the bold decision to not be afraid of developing my title which is now 'Are dancers informed about nutrition and its impact on injury?'. I haven't had to alter much at all about my inquiry research and plan but I  feel like this is the question I was always looking for. I believe this will more positively impact my practice as a dancer and teacher along with my interest in education. I hope this may help someone who is deve...

Hello! I wanted to write a little bit about the Module 3 Focus Skype Discussion for those that were unable to attend. One concept that we discussed was Triangulation. This is something that has been a bit of a grey area for me until now. From discussing Triangulation and unpicking the definition I feel I have a better understanding and really want to apply it to my inquiry data collection and analysis process. After looking up definitions of triangulation I have summarised it to this: 'Application and combination of several research methods in the study of an inquiry'. Adesola also discussed a great analogy which really helped me to understand even further... If you were to push a square, it will change shape. However, triangles are strong structures. Using three sides (e.g. using three research methods rather than one) then this provides strength. Rather than just using a 1:1 comparison, we can see three sides and analyse in greater depth. I really hope this helps ...