Journal article
The ‘messy’ business of academic developers leading other academic developers: Critical reflection on a curriculum realignment exercise
International Journal for Academic Development, Vol.19(4), pp.293-304
2014
Abstract
Little has been written about academic developers (ADs) working in teams leading other ADs. This paper chronicles the experience of a group of ADs in one Australian university working on a curriculum realignment exercise. Unexpectedly the dominant theme in participants' reflections was group dynamics, not the process. We were confronted by unstated assumptions about ADs working collaboratively and shocked to realise that ADs, like academics, resist change. Our interpretation of that 'resistance' was a salutary reminder of the extent to which academic development work reflects broader social, political, and institutional contexts and discourses. Parallels between this context and ADs working with academics are drawn.
Details
- Title
- The ‘messy’ business of academic developers leading other academic developers: Critical reflection on a curriculum realignment exercise
- Authors
- Sharon Thomas (Author) - University of TasmaniaMoira Cordiner (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- International Journal for Academic Development, Vol.19(4), pp.293-304
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2014
- DOI
- 10.1080/1360144X.2014.895732
- ISSN
- 1360-144X
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99447776002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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