I have been teaching independently and within institutions since 2003. Additionally,I have worked since 2002 in various capacities as a writing consultant and one-to-one tutor. The feedback posted here is from courses and independent studies taught or given from 2009 onwards. Feedback from 2003 to present is available by request. I can also provide feedback relating specifically to my teaching (including records of peer observation); to my organising of conferences and events; and to my editing work. Please email me (info {at} ohbara {dot} com). "[The course] was challenging, and enjoyable (very), and an inspiring and unusual mixture of topics and teaching/learning styles. I think this has been one of the most ambitious courses I have taken." "I loved the homework and the project, which were challenging beyond much of the writing and related activities I've done before, and gave me a real sense of achievement." "The reflective writing at the start of the sessions was very useful, the directions given were spot-on [and it] helped me to focus my thinking in areas that stretched/challenged me, benefiting my practice and in many ways freeing me up to enjoy poetry. That's the most valuable thing I've got from this course –I've rediscovered the fun in poetry! Thank you!" "Highly professional, focused, challenging. Tutor driven by wanting/desiring the blossoming of her students." "I love the bravery of how the course has addressed 'the book'!" "This course has made me feel like 'I make art'." "[The course] was very different from anything I had attended before, simply because of the breadth and the vision. I've attended various Arvon courses before, and with BIG names–but I've never experienced more thorough preparation or been so inspired." "I am more confident to take risks in my poetry.... I like being made to think." "[The course] was very ambitious, and at times demanding...but also a wonderful and amazing achievement." "The workshop was a precious experience to me, and I would love to keep on working with and being pushed by Eireann." "I felt like this course helped me push my attentiveness and really to be a better writer." "Eireann's enthusiasm infected the group and I've come away wanting to do nothing but read and write poetry." home last updated 13/12/11 |
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