Opinion piece: A call to unite in a common cause

Authors

  • Chris Rust Oxford Brookes University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.v0i1.24

Keywords:

change, graduate attributes, threshold concepts, research-based learning, assessment

Abstract

This opinion piece argues that despite the successes of the Learning Development network, and the learning development community, separate development of this community may also have some dangers. It further argues that now is an auspicious time to try and bring about a paradigm shift in the attitudes of academic staff towards their role as teachers in higher education. Having presented the reasons why, it suggests that in order to increase the chances of bringing this about, the learning development and educational development communities should come together. 

Author Biography

Chris Rust, Oxford Brookes University

Head,

Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Developmentà

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Published

12-02-2009

How to Cite

Rust, C. (2009) “Opinion piece: A call to unite in a common cause”, Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (1). doi: 10.47408/jldhe.v0i1.24.

Issue

No. 1 (2009)

Section

Opinion Pieces

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