Seeding change: Case studies of incorporating practice-based research methodologies and ‘learning alongside’ into the fine art curriculum

Successfully navigating the challenges posed by twenty-first-century higher education demands more than just creativity. It necessitates a recognition that a shift in our teaching methodologies is imperative. It requires the determination to implement change and the courage to unlearn traditional, tried-and-tested methods in favour of embracing risk and experimentation. While academia frequently discusses student risk-taking and the challenges posed by learners seeking certainty, the discourse often overlooks how educators respond to change and manage risk. Seeding change offers case studies that demonstrate learning alongside as a teaching and learning strategy that requires both the teacher and the student to share risk-taking and uncertain outcomes. It requires an active and interactive engagement but the potential rewards for both the staff and students make this well worth the effort.