Logan McQuillan's BAPP Blog 2021-2022

I have spent some time thinking about areas of learning within my practice. I've found that reflection is key to everything I do. With that in mind, I started keeping a journal, where I jot down a few key thoughts/learning points/ activities related to my practice a day. Then, in a study session, I revisit my ideas, and try and relate them back to some key theories/ideas in the module handbook. Through this, I will begin to map out certain learning areas, and see which ones are the most common, and that will hopefully become the three learning areas discussed in my essay. This week, I have come up with 4 key points. 1) I've been thinking of my discussions with my agent. I feel that throughout drama school we make an opinion on the industry through stories we hear from tutors and other people connected to the industry. This method of learning (learning from the experience of others) is called "Vicarious Learning  Ref1 " During the early stages in life as a graduate, we...

 I have been thinking since tonight's session of the benefits of learning through helping others. I thought of it while Rebecca was speaking about intrapersonal connections. I find that a good way of learning is by teaching others. Say for example helping a fellow cast member with a dance routine, i find it helps me solidify what i have learnt while there is a sort of pressure to tech others. Interesting to think of the dance captain role for some of the dancers.  Even in other aspects of life. I feel as if teaching others is a way I like to work things out in my own brain and to teach myself through teaching them. Not sure what type of learning this comes under, I am just jotting it down while I have it in my head. I will consult tomorrow.

 Hi guys,  This is the first post on my BAPP Journey. Started looking through the module handbook and it all seems a muddle to me. Hoping to find a stating point in tonights zoom!