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Julia Redman ARP Final Presentation
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Julia Redman ARP Research Question
“How can colour be used in teaching materials, both digital and analogue, to improve student lived experience, attention and attainment?” My name is Julia Redman, I am a lecturer on the BSc and MSc Fashion Management at LCF, Unit Leading … Continue reading
Julia Redman ARP Rationale
“Around one in five people are neurodivergent” (Neurodiversityhub, 2025) In considering the subject for my Action Research Project, I was inspired by the struggles identified by several of my students. I am teaching cohorts which include students with both hearing … Continue reading
Julia Redman ARP Project Findings & Conclusions
Through researching both primary and secondary sources, it became apparent that colour in slide design & teaching materials is not purely an aesthetic choice but a significant factor in the cognitive processing, emotional state, and academic performance of neurodiverse students. … Continue reading
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Julia Redman ARP Reflection
As I embarked on this project, my initial feelings were of excitement around a topic I felt was really interesting, and confidence that it had the potential to drive improvements in teaching and learning by making relatively small changes to … Continue reading
Julia Redman ARP Ethical Action Plan
Ethical Action Plan (500-750 words)* Name: Julia Redman Tutor: Andrew Slatter Date: 06.10.2025 What is the working title of your project? Also write a few sentences about the focus of your project. Topic: Impact of colour in teaching materials … Continue reading
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Julia Redman ARP References
Graphic Design. Available at: https://puddle.agency/neurodiversity-friendly-graphic-design/ (Accessed May 2025) Irlen, Helen (1983). The Irlen Method https://irlen.com/the-irlen-method/ (Accessed Nov. 2025) Jutlay, Parmi (2023). ‘Colourful Classrooms: Unlocking the Power of Colour in Learning’ Available at: https://www.ecoprinters.net/en/eco-blog/colourful-classrooms-unlocking-the-power-of-colour-in-learning (Accessed Dec 2025) Kurnaz, A., Meric, A., Pursun, … Continue reading
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Julia Redman ARP Appendix
Appendix 1 Intervention (Inclusive Practices) Appendix 2 ARP Interview Questions Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Irlen Syndrome Irlen Filters that are worn as glasses or contact lenses and are designed to reduce stress on the brain as it tries to process … Continue reading
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