Ian’s feedback provided a valuable perspective on my teaching approach, highlighting both strengths and areas for further development. It was reassuring to hear that the session felt structured and effective, that students were actively engaging and producing work that met industry standards. Dealing with lateness was a challenge that I had anticipated, and I am glad that my approach helped to keep disruption to a minimum. His comments on the balance between the workshop and the concurrent one-to-one tutorials were also encouraging — it can be difficult to balance both, but it was great to have the workshop ran smoothly.
One of the key takeaways from Ian’s notes was the importance of prompting more student responses before offering explanations. Ian pointed out moments where I could have encouraged students to analyse visual elements on their own instead of immediately giving answers. More active participation in these situations could help students engage more deeply with the material and build their confidence in discussing visual concepts.
His feedback on cultural considerations in composition techniques was particularly insightful. The observation that reading direction influences composition and design, and that this varies from culture to culture is something I to consider more in future discussions during the workshop. His comment about L2 speakers and pronunciation difficulties was also useful — I had not previously considered how emphasising certain words can improve engagement and communication.
The structure of the lesson seemed to work well, and the use of previous student work to demonstrate real-life applications was effective in reinforcing key concepts. In the future, I will continue to refine my approach and ensure that students are more actively involved in the discussions while maintaining a structured and professional learning environment. This is also part of my ongoing case study research where I am investigating how different teaching methods impact on student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overall, Ian’s feedback was very helpful, and I will take these points into consideration when developing workshops.