Cutting and Draping Special Occasion Clothes: Designs For by Dawn Cloake

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Principles Principles Introduction This section is about the principles behind this book, and explanations of the writing approach that I take, as my work involves one-to-one tutorials with students as well as running workshops for large groups. So, firstly, there is a section of pieces under the heading of Methods. This details the background to the workshops where writing skills are developed, and the forms and formats of work, such as journals, which are mentioned throughout the book. Secondly, there is a short section on Reading, and how this relates to writing.

Carrying the book around and noting ideas reinforces the value of regular writing. Getting into the habit of recording thoughts may come through this personal, small, private activity. Finding a little book that appeals aesthetically and as a tactile object is also important. The thought book is about logging: reflections on these thoughts come later. Regular looking back on this potential treasure chest also helps build towards the keeping of a journal. 44 Principles Fig. 9: Little book with big thoughts.

Combined with these are analyses of outcomes from these activities, responses to feedback, and evidence of self-motivation. The journal could aid visiting tutors, clarifying the directions in which students are going, and enabling more specific advice on their work. Some Specific Forms of the Journal Work Based Learning Journal For a work placement, students might be asked to keep a range of records of work and experiences: n a personal daily log in the form of the Reflective Learning Journal n specific tasks undertaken in the placement n an analytical account of what the work entailed, how it was approached and what elements of the tasks could be applied to college work n analysis of the structure of the company and the range of work undertaken and a profile of the job titles n personal approaches to work, time keeping, preparedness, etc.