Slept quite late and did not get up until about 7.45.
Had quite a lot of tidying up to do. Paperwork tidying up took a lot of time.
Had thought there was no lecture for ED3022 in the evening, but discovered that I had made a mistake and a session on Education For All was planned that required some new material on education as oppression referencing Foucault (which is a huge gap in my material) and education for liberation and the practice of freedom referencing Paulo Freire and bell hooks. The challenge, as ever, is how to present these ideas in a meaningful way, in the limited time available and also leave time for discussion and group working.
Managed to leave home in time to get to UEL in time for my 12 - 1 AAG session (I now have four sessions a week!). Nobody was there for the session so I was able to do some of the preparation for ED3022 but not enough. When the session was over as I made my way to our office (I cannot call it mine since I share it with five other people) I asked to be booked into one of the small rooms outside our office with the intention of doing the rest of my preparation for teaching that evening in there. It was just as well because everybody was in. The office was full. Kevin was very focused and seemed to be able to get on with what he was doing despite the presence of others.
Managed to get the preparation done but when I went to load the materials into UEL Plus it was down. I had already decided that I was going to photocopy the power point I was going to use because I had not been able to load it into UEL Plus 24 hours in advance. Just about managed to get the printing done in time for the lecture but when presenting, discovered several mistakes.
After the lecture, went back to the office to make copies of the article students on ED1015 would need to do their second open book test on Tuesday next week. Decided I might as well do the register for ED3022 while I was in the office.
Was quite drained when I got home and even though I had intended to do the UEL Plus page for ED3022's session 5, I just could not muster the energy to do it.
Niilante was already at home back from the taekwondo class. He finished off a shepherd's pie he was making which was lovely with broccoli. I watered the plants on the balcony while he was cooking. It is over a week since I have had a chance to but all seem to be doing quite well and one of the rose buds has lost its outer green.
Watched Mad Men to unwind and realised I am finding the programme quite attractive.
It was 1.30 or so when I eventually went to bed.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thirteenth day, Tuesday 26 October 2010
Got up at 5 am to do the preparation my class at Ithaca.
Fortunately most of the marking of mid term assessments was done and there were only a few essays left to mark. Still had to calculate the overall marks and the mid term grades and send them in before the deadline that would come while I was teaching.
With all this accomplished and some time to spare, it was trying to prepare for ED1015 which resulted in my leaving late for Ithaca and being 20 minutes late for the class. I could have driven to save time, but decided against it because I have driven in for the last two weeks before the mid term break and I don't want it to become a habit. Besides I needed the time riding the bus to review materials for ED1015 later that day
Ithaca students were kind about my being late. They had interesting tales to tell about their mid term break trips to Switzerland, Ireland, Italy and France.
Used the 15 minute break to update UEL Plus page for the ED1015 that would be taking place in the evening.
Came home after Ithaca to prepare for teaching at UEL that evening. Had some of the joloff rice and stew that Jolaolu had prepared on Monday and left for UEL at 4 pm, half an hour later than intended. It was nice to have a hot meal mid day for a change.
Despite terrible traffic on approach to Rotherhithe tunnel due to road works and the approach to Stratford I got to UEL in time to copy materials for the lecture and have a productive Advice and Guidance session with a student about his ED3000 project. The student was a bit angry about being sent from person to person for supervision and not having had a supervisor at all last semester. The session was shared with Mary Karpel so after the student had left satisfied we were able to chat and fix dates for workshops with EDUCOM students who have to apply for AEL. Mary is always so supportive. After our 'chat' I felt less anxious about my failure to meet some of the deadlines I am missing because my workload is so heavy.
The ED1015 session focused on writing a literature review, which is their next assignment, and watching Coolies: How Britain reinvented slavery using a worksheet to process and reflect on the documentary. As usual the video had a powerful of impact on the students.
On the way home, I stopped to get groceries and got home just after 10 pm.
Unpacked most of the shopping but was too tired to tidy the fridge and arrange the purchases. I fell asleep on the coach which is how Niilante and Anita found me when they came in later. I was even too tired to get up off the couch and go to bed.
Fortunately most of the marking of mid term assessments was done and there were only a few essays left to mark. Still had to calculate the overall marks and the mid term grades and send them in before the deadline that would come while I was teaching.
With all this accomplished and some time to spare, it was trying to prepare for ED1015 which resulted in my leaving late for Ithaca and being 20 minutes late for the class. I could have driven to save time, but decided against it because I have driven in for the last two weeks before the mid term break and I don't want it to become a habit. Besides I needed the time riding the bus to review materials for ED1015 later that day
Ithaca students were kind about my being late. They had interesting tales to tell about their mid term break trips to Switzerland, Ireland, Italy and France.
Used the 15 minute break to update UEL Plus page for the ED1015 that would be taking place in the evening.
Came home after Ithaca to prepare for teaching at UEL that evening. Had some of the joloff rice and stew that Jolaolu had prepared on Monday and left for UEL at 4 pm, half an hour later than intended. It was nice to have a hot meal mid day for a change.
Despite terrible traffic on approach to Rotherhithe tunnel due to road works and the approach to Stratford I got to UEL in time to copy materials for the lecture and have a productive Advice and Guidance session with a student about his ED3000 project. The student was a bit angry about being sent from person to person for supervision and not having had a supervisor at all last semester. The session was shared with Mary Karpel so after the student had left satisfied we were able to chat and fix dates for workshops with EDUCOM students who have to apply for AEL. Mary is always so supportive. After our 'chat' I felt less anxious about my failure to meet some of the deadlines I am missing because my workload is so heavy.
The ED1015 session focused on writing a literature review, which is their next assignment, and watching Coolies: How Britain reinvented slavery using a worksheet to process and reflect on the documentary. As usual the video had a powerful of impact on the students.
On the way home, I stopped to get groceries and got home just after 10 pm.
Unpacked most of the shopping but was too tired to tidy the fridge and arrange the purchases. I fell asleep on the coach which is how Niilante and Anita found me when they came in later. I was even too tired to get up off the couch and go to bed.
Eighth day, Thursday 22 October 2010
Fed up with no heating.
Called Southwark Council to find out what had happened as a result of
last week's visit by engineer. Was told they would call back in 2 hours and they did call to say somebody would come and do the repair on Friday morning.
Attended to some emails. Writing this on Saturday so cannot remember how many.
Did ED1010 correspondence and prep for next week's session on social class that Tom usually does but which I had intended to do this time. Turned out this was just as well because Tom will be teaching ED2000.
Lots of calls to and from Lionel about the forthcoming visit by European scholars interested in putting together a proposal for funding to develop a learning community for identifying the competencies for teaching in multicultural contexts.
Even though I advised against it, Lionel went to go and meet them in their hotel in Russell Square but they were not there yet so he went back to UEL. I was down to go and have dinner with them at 7 pm in an Italian restaurant called the Balfour. I did not get there until about 8 pm because I did not want to leave home without completing the preparation for ED1010 next week. Had intended to take buses to this event so I could do some reading on the way, but ended up driving because I was running so late.
Picked up Amira from the Institute of Education where she had been in the Library and then we drove a very short distance to the restaurant. Found a parking space just in front of the restaurant for free!
Food was delicious. Especially the desert. I was surprised that non of the visitors is from an ethnic minority apart from Rubina.
Left the restaurant at something to ten. Dropped Amira at her hotel but spent lots of time in the car talking before I made my way home. It was about 12.30 when I got in.
I tried to do some work but was dropping off in front of the computer.
Eventually got to bed at 3.30 am.
Called Southwark Council to find out what had happened as a result of
last week's visit by engineer. Was told they would call back in 2 hours and they did call to say somebody would come and do the repair on Friday morning.
Attended to some emails. Writing this on Saturday so cannot remember how many.
Did ED1010 correspondence and prep for next week's session on social class that Tom usually does but which I had intended to do this time. Turned out this was just as well because Tom will be teaching ED2000.
Lots of calls to and from Lionel about the forthcoming visit by European scholars interested in putting together a proposal for funding to develop a learning community for identifying the competencies for teaching in multicultural contexts.
Even though I advised against it, Lionel went to go and meet them in their hotel in Russell Square but they were not there yet so he went back to UEL. I was down to go and have dinner with them at 7 pm in an Italian restaurant called the Balfour. I did not get there until about 8 pm because I did not want to leave home without completing the preparation for ED1010 next week. Had intended to take buses to this event so I could do some reading on the way, but ended up driving because I was running so late.
Picked up Amira from the Institute of Education where she had been in the Library and then we drove a very short distance to the restaurant. Found a parking space just in front of the restaurant for free!
Food was delicious. Especially the desert. I was surprised that non of the visitors is from an ethnic minority apart from Rubina.
Left the restaurant at something to ten. Dropped Amira at her hotel but spent lots of time in the car talking before I made my way home. It was about 12.30 when I got in.
I tried to do some work but was dropping off in front of the computer.
Eventually got to bed at 3.30 am.
Seventh day, Wednesday 20 October 2010
Date is 20.10.2010. Niilante points this out and says it is highly auspicious.
I ask him whether he has had the results for his MA and he decided to call up to find out.
He comes back from his room to ask which is higher, merit or distinction. He has a distinction .... wooo hooo. It is not official but I cannot help calling to tell Grandy and Ayo.
After speaking with Amira on the way into work, I call her back to tell her the news. I am overwhelmed with joy and find I am also tearful.
Outside Stratford station, our new car is hit from behind by a motor cyclist as I break to avoid a car crossing from the outside left lane to the right hand outside lane in front of me in the middle lane. The motor cyclist comes off his bike so I stop the car to see if he is alright. He gets up immediately says he is alright and after I have examined the car rather cursorily and think it is only some rubber from his tyre left on the bumper. I should really have taken his details but am badly shaken and relieved that he was able to get up and walk away.
Despite this I am in time for my Academic Advice and Guidance session.
ED3022 in the evening and then home.
I ask him whether he has had the results for his MA and he decided to call up to find out.
He comes back from his room to ask which is higher, merit or distinction. He has a distinction .... wooo hooo. It is not official but I cannot help calling to tell Grandy and Ayo.
After speaking with Amira on the way into work, I call her back to tell her the news. I am overwhelmed with joy and find I am also tearful.
Outside Stratford station, our new car is hit from behind by a motor cyclist as I break to avoid a car crossing from the outside left lane to the right hand outside lane in front of me in the middle lane. The motor cyclist comes off his bike so I stop the car to see if he is alright. He gets up immediately says he is alright and after I have examined the car rather cursorily and think it is only some rubber from his tyre left on the bumper. I should really have taken his details but am badly shaken and relieved that he was able to get up and walk away.
Despite this I am in time for my Academic Advice and Guidance session.
ED3022 in the evening and then home.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Sixth day, Tuesday 19 October 2010
To UEL for 10 am Acreditation of Experiential Learning panel.
Had to make apologies for applications not adequately prepared for presentation.
Did a few admin tasks i.e. exchange register updated at home for field shared drive, copying for the ED1015 session at the Museum of London in Docklands.
Went home to do prepare for ED3022 Gender Security and Education For All on Wednesday but ended up spending most of the time looking up the best way to meet up with Amira so she could come to the
Museum with the class.
Niilante took me to Peckham to meet up with her and then dropped us off at Peckham station. We were about 15 minutes late in the end.
The train from Peckham to London Bridge took 15 minutes and we got to Canary Wharf about 5 minutes
past 4. The route is much quicker than going to Lewisham and the walk from Canary Wharf to the museum is visually interesting. Did not take any photos but I do want to take that route again to take photos.
Group left the museum at two minutes to when they shut at 6 pm. They were practically pushing us out. It will be interesting to get their response to worksheet questions and feedback next week.
From the Museum went with Amira to Canada Water from where she could get a train to Crystal Palace station and her hotel.
On to London Bridge for the AFFORD Board of trustee's meeting.
Coming out of the station at London heard the sound of voices in protest. Noticed police on street corners and then the small group of marching men (couldn't see any women and the voices were decidedly male. But they were flanked on all sides by police in high visibility jackets. Lots of people were taking photo, I didn't because I was running late for the meeting and I was uncomfortable with being a spectator of what seemed to be a somewhat pathetically vulnerable looking brave band of protest / resistance to funding cuts announced today.
AFFORD meeting was at AFFORDs offices in Elephant and Castle not Gibril's office at London Bridge Road! It was after 8 by the time I got there. The meeting ended something to ten. It was after 10 when I got home.
What a day!
Had to make apologies for applications not adequately prepared for presentation.
Did a few admin tasks i.e. exchange register updated at home for field shared drive, copying for the ED1015 session at the Museum of London in Docklands.
Went home to do prepare for ED3022 Gender Security and Education For All on Wednesday but ended up spending most of the time looking up the best way to meet up with Amira so she could come to the
Museum with the class.
Niilante took me to Peckham to meet up with her and then dropped us off at Peckham station. We were about 15 minutes late in the end.
The train from Peckham to London Bridge took 15 minutes and we got to Canary Wharf about 5 minutes
past 4. The route is much quicker than going to Lewisham and the walk from Canary Wharf to the museum is visually interesting. Did not take any photos but I do want to take that route again to take photos.
Group left the museum at two minutes to when they shut at 6 pm. They were practically pushing us out. It will be interesting to get their response to worksheet questions and feedback next week.
From the Museum went with Amira to Canada Water from where she could get a train to Crystal Palace station and her hotel.
On to London Bridge for the AFFORD Board of trustee's meeting.
Coming out of the station at London heard the sound of voices in protest. Noticed police on street corners and then the small group of marching men (couldn't see any women and the voices were decidedly male. But they were flanked on all sides by police in high visibility jackets. Lots of people were taking photo, I didn't because I was running late for the meeting and I was uncomfortable with being a spectator of what seemed to be a somewhat pathetically vulnerable looking brave band of protest / resistance to funding cuts announced today.
AFFORD meeting was at AFFORDs offices in Elephant and Castle not Gibril's office at London Bridge Road! It was after 8 by the time I got there. The meeting ended something to ten. It was after 10 when I got home.
What a day!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Fifth day, Monday 18 October 2010
Although I did not get into bed until 5.30 am, I did not get most of the tasks listed done.
I got lost of other useful stuff don on UEL Plus and replied to student emails as well as a PhD enquiry from a promising source.
Got up late.
Voice was fully back but throat was sorer than yesterday.
I really wanted to stay home to 'rest and recover' but to do so would have let work pile up for later.
At work, there were more registrations to process and the EDUCOM ED3000 (the independent research module) issues to deal with.
Who is going to guide and support the EDUCOM students doing the module?
Have finally got my hands on the project proposals so that I can give students feedback on their proposals and encourage them to produce dissertations that will reflect their degree title and be useful to their carers.
Just managed to get the programme for EDED1010 ready before the Academic Advice and Guidance lecture which precedes the ED1010 Children in Their Social Contexts lecture at 6 pm.
Toms Power Point for the lecture was already in UEL Plus but I had not finished preparing the one sheet programme that I usually produce for each lecture.
Perhaps I should start counting how many emails have been I have received in a day and how many were sent. Although this would not be any measure of the work done.
I made some corrections to AEL applications for Tuesday's panel meeting but did not finish and the applications are still not fully ready.
Tom did the ED1010 lecture so my role was just to introduce the session.
Picked Niilante up on the way home and dropped off other Spartans before getting home.
At home I finished work on the worksheet for the ED1015 visit to the Museum of London in Docklands the next day.
Niilante finished off making the shepherd's pie that I started in the morning and that he had continued in the afternoon. It was very delicious and eating it eased the soreness of my throat. I ate to much.
Heating has still not been fixed.
Went to bed with a hot water bottle.
I got lost of other useful stuff don on UEL Plus and replied to student emails as well as a PhD enquiry from a promising source.
Got up late.
Voice was fully back but throat was sorer than yesterday.
I really wanted to stay home to 'rest and recover' but to do so would have let work pile up for later.
At work, there were more registrations to process and the EDUCOM ED3000 (the independent research module) issues to deal with.
Who is going to guide and support the EDUCOM students doing the module?
Have finally got my hands on the project proposals so that I can give students feedback on their proposals and encourage them to produce dissertations that will reflect their degree title and be useful to their carers.
Just managed to get the programme for EDED1010 ready before the Academic Advice and Guidance lecture which precedes the ED1010 Children in Their Social Contexts lecture at 6 pm.
Toms Power Point for the lecture was already in UEL Plus but I had not finished preparing the one sheet programme that I usually produce for each lecture.
Perhaps I should start counting how many emails have been I have received in a day and how many were sent. Although this would not be any measure of the work done.
I made some corrections to AEL applications for Tuesday's panel meeting but did not finish and the applications are still not fully ready.
Tom did the ED1010 lecture so my role was just to introduce the session.
Picked Niilante up on the way home and dropped off other Spartans before getting home.
At home I finished work on the worksheet for the ED1015 visit to the Museum of London in Docklands the next day.
Niilante finished off making the shepherd's pie that I started in the morning and that he had continued in the afternoon. It was very delicious and eating it eased the soreness of my throat. I ate to much.
Heating has still not been fixed.
Went to bed with a hot water bottle.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Fourth day, Sunday 17 October 2010
Boiler packed up yesterday but I did not feel cold when I got up.
The sun eventually came out and it was quite warm.
Before the sun came out there was an interesting sky that made me go out to take a photo. I was surprised at how warm it was.
Sorted out a pile of papers from last year and found some useful documents for various tasks I am currently working on.
Had a brunch cooked by Niilante and Anita then slept off for a while.
Anita showed us the video she has been working on - very impressive.
Thanks to Niilante and Anita for taking Dr Amira the Oyster card and directions to where she will be going tomorrow.
Now to work even though it is Sunday. I am hoping to:
The sun eventually came out and it was quite warm.
Before the sun came out there was an interesting sky that made me go out to take a photo. I was surprised at how warm it was.
Sorted out a pile of papers from last year and found some useful documents for various tasks I am currently working on.
Had a brunch cooked by Niilante and Anita then slept off for a while.
Anita showed us the video she has been working on - very impressive.
Thanks to Niilante and Anita for taking Dr Amira the Oyster card and directions to where she will be going tomorrow.
Now to work even though it is Sunday. I am hoping to:
- write up notes from the AFFORD strategic review in June even though I know I have already done this once already (the file must be on the flash I was using that got spoilt);
- prepare worksheet for ED1015's visit to Museum of London in Docklands;
- do programme for ED1010 tomorrow and draw up schedule for the rest of the semester;
- do preparation for ED3022,
- write to study groups with information about their chosen project work;
- do corrections to minutes from last Programme Committee Meeting;
- set up Module Guide tests for ED1010 and ED3022 if UEL Plus is still up and running .... and more
Third day, Saturday 16 October 2010
Left homeat 6.10 for Heathrow airport to pick up Dr Amira Davis.
We drove around quite a bit looking for an appropriate hotel.
Finally got somewhere in Crystal Palace that we were happy with.
Got home with Really bad flu.
I was sneezing, running nose, very sore throat and no voice.
Probably talked too much.
Niilante took good care of me making honey and lemon and going out to get Lemsip for me.
Missed Open Day at UEL.
Lemsip was not as magic a bullet as hoped and so I also missed the Unsung Nigerian Women's Award at well : - (
Managed to get some more prep done for teaching next week.
We drove around quite a bit looking for an appropriate hotel.
Finally got somewhere in Crystal Palace that we were happy with.
Got home with Really bad flu.
I was sneezing, running nose, very sore throat and no voice.
Probably talked too much.
Niilante took good care of me making honey and lemon and going out to get Lemsip for me.
Missed Open Day at UEL.
Lemsip was not as magic a bullet as hoped and so I also missed the Unsung Nigerian Women's Award at well : - (
Managed to get some more prep done for teaching next week.
Second Day, Friday 15 October 2010
Managed to have a long conversation with Ayo after the usual call to Mum.
Working day started with more blue screen crashes including one resulting in a loss of data : - (.
Problem seems to be the Window's Vista and / or Kapersky Internet Security.
Backed up ready for changing operating system.
Emails read, sent or action taken in response.
Session planning for teaching ED1010 and ED1015
By bike to Peckham but getting back was tough and had to rest several times on Friern Road.
Cold / flu is maturing. Feeling quite weak and tired.
Working day started with more blue screen crashes including one resulting in a loss of data : - (.
Problem seems to be the Window's Vista and / or Kapersky Internet Security.
Backed up ready for changing operating system.
Emails read, sent or action taken in response.
Session planning for teaching ED1010 and ED1015
By bike to Peckham but getting back was tough and had to rest several times on Friern Road.
Cold / flu is maturing. Feeling quite weak and tired.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
First day, Thursday 14 October 2010
Wondering where the days go.
Decided to start keeping track of them in this blog.
Hoping it will help me with updating other blogs.
Desktop computer blue screen crash first thing in the morning
Very late start as a result
Did registers. Very time consuming but good way to get to know students on modules especially with a copy of student's photos to hand.
Catching up on @uel.ac.uk emails ............................... a lot to do and they just keep coming.
Call from Education Secretary Yola North that lexd to conversation with the governor's wife
Call from President Nigerian Organisation of women about Saturday's Unsung Nigerian Women's Award
Preparation for forthcoming visits from: EU colleagues coming to explore the development of a community of learners; US Scholar Dr Amira Davis and Dr Daniel Diraso of ADSUBEB
Balcony roses are about to bloom
Have I got flu?
Decided to start keeping track of them in this blog.
Hoping it will help me with updating other blogs.
Desktop computer blue screen crash first thing in the morning
Very late start as a result
Did registers. Very time consuming but good way to get to know students on modules especially with a copy of student's photos to hand.
Catching up on @uel.ac.uk emails ............................... a lot to do and they just keep coming.
Call from Education Secretary Yola North that lexd to conversation with the governor's wife
Call from President Nigerian Organisation of women about Saturday's Unsung Nigerian Women's Award
Preparation for forthcoming visits from: EU colleagues coming to explore the development of a community of learners; US Scholar Dr Amira Davis and Dr Daniel Diraso of ADSUBEB
Balcony roses are about to bloom
Have I got flu?
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