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Dear BAPP students, Please see this gentle reminder Submission for this term is no later than January 5th 2018 by 11pm The submission folders are now open so you can submit your final work anytime before 11pm on January 5th 2018. Please make sure you submit in the correct Turnit-in folder. The one with your Module and module number on it. That is if you are in Module One submit into Module One Turnit-in folder!! Submit your work as a single Word document. You must have a cover page A contents page (this is very important because you maybe submitting a number of different things within the single file. The Contents Page is so that the examiner can find the different elements of your submission. Check you have included all the required parts of the Module Portfolio. Do not leave it to last minute to submit. Also send your Advisor an email with your submitted work as back-up. Work submitted after January 5th will NOT be graded. The work will be too late! Submission is o

Dear BAPPers, Many thanks to those who are sending through drafts, now matter what stage they are in. Well done! A number are coming in and for those who I have spoken to, I am curious and excited to see what has developed since our conversations. Deadlines are coming up soon for you to send drafts, and allow some time to read any drafts which you may have or Skype to talk through your ideas, particularly for those who are in process of developing inquiry proposals. For Module 3s, you are at that stage of making your proposal inquiries take shape, critically reflect, collate data and analyse what you have found. I am looking forward to receiving those too. Any queries, please contact me to arrange a time to discuss. Many thanks, Hopal

Dear BAPP students. I am posting a message to find out how is it going for your draft for Module One reflection? As the Handbook indicates the reflective essay is about thinking about your practice. Have a look at Advisor blog posts too. I will post a blog about reflective essays from me also, and it will be up soon, but in the meantime you can use the key words ‘Module One’ or ‘reflection’ or ‘YOU’ to sort through post to find ones specifically about the reflective essay. For those of you who have already submitted a draft essay, many thanks indeed. I am going through them all and will feedback in due course. Hope to talk to you in the next skype session too. Hopal

Dear fellow BAPP students, Many thanks to those who have reached out to me in the first instance. I apologise if I have been a little quiet in the virtual world. I can assure you that I have been taking time to read and reflect in preparation for queries and drafts which are due in shortly. Rest assured I will contact you all. Adesola has posted my contact and office days during this period of Helen's sick leave. I regularly check emails whilst doing my other engagements and if I am not able to respond straight away, please do not worry, I will. Many thanks for your patience in advance. Hopal

Dear BAPP Students, It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself to you via this forum as an Advisor on your programme of study. My role is to work with, advise and support you with your studies during the short period of Helen’s absence. I am looking forward to making connections with you all. Undertaking a period of study as a former distance learner, I am aware of the challenges and great opportunities this programme offers, to connect with like-minded students who are engaging on a path of professional practice, debate, sharing insights and embodied knowledge. My interest in Higher Education focuses on professional development and practice from my lens as an artist as educator, and the journey it has led me to, today. Currently I work part time as a Lecturer in Dance Education at the Royal Academy of Dance. I am also a freelance practitioner and teacher of contemporary dance in a variety of dance settings. I look forward to our connections and discussions. Hopal