How to Be a Learning Developer in Higher Education: Critical Perspectives, Community and Practice

This book provides practical guidance and theoretical insights for those working in and interested in Learning Development, covering key topics such as the basic principles, theoretical foundations, critical engagement, research, and publication. It is an essential guide for new and established practitioners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 27 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This essential guide for anyone working in or interested in the rapidly evolving field of learning development offers invaluable practical insights and guidance. Written by experts in the field, the book provides a comprehensive exploration of the role of a learning developer, covering key topics such as the fundamental principles of working in learning development, the theoretical and practical foundations of the field, strategies for engaging more critically with the role, and pathways to becoming an active contributor to the field through research and publication.

Organized into five key parts, the book reflects the journey that practitioners take into and through learning development, from their initial initiation into the field to becoming established experts. It covers essential topics such as the basic principles of working in learning development, the theoretical and practical foundations of the field, critical approaches to engaging with the role, and opportunities for research and publication.

Featuring a diverse array of voices, experiences, and perspectives, the book is a valuable resource for both new and established practitioners who are passionate about student learning and development. Chapters 15 and 21 of the book are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

Whether you are a learning designer, educator, or researcher, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the field of learning development and make a positive impact on student outcomes.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032560083