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A collective of educators and students engages in immersive art- and design-driven practice to reimagine higher-education and primary-school teaching and learning at, and beyond, the University of Teacher Education. 

Rooted in curiosity, care and attentiveness to diverse histories and voices, the collective offers open-ended impulses that anyone can adapt, question or extend across a growing constellation of educational hubs.

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Assignment: Collaborative Sketchnote Ensemble

Overview:

A three-stage design reflection that surfaces diverse visions of ideal visual-arts instruction—honouring multiple ways of knowing and valuing every voice.

  1. Solo Sketchnote (5 min):
    On A4 paper, create a sketchnote visualizing your vision of an ideal lesson. Combine keywords, icons, and simple diagrams to convey your core criteria. Use any pens or markers available.

  2. Speed-Talk Tandem (4 min total):
    Pair up. Each person has 2 minutes to present their sketchnote and explain one key insight or priority. Listen actively without interrupting, honouring each presenter’s unique perspective.

  3. Group Collage (15 min):
    Form groups of three. Lay your three sketchnotes side by side and weave them into a single collage that integrates all your shared “quality criteria” for strong art/design teaching. Include printed portraits from Step 2 in the corners to acknowledge each voice.

  4. Gallery Share (15 min):
    Each triad presents its collage for 5 minutes, highlighting how the combined insights offer a richer, more inclusive blueprint for creative learning environments.

Cultural & Contextual Sensitivity:
Recognize that visual symbols and teaching ideals are shaped by cultural backgrounds and identities. Encourage freedom of expression; word, image, or color—and ensure every participant’s interpretation is valued. By weaving individual sketchnotes into a collective tapestry, we model an intersectional, decolonized approach to co-designing art education.