Journeys of growth towards the professional learning of academics: understanding the role of educational development

Author: van Schalkwyk Susan   Cilliers Francois   Adendorff Hanelie   Cattell Karin   Herman Nicoline  

Publisher: Routledge Ltd

ISSN: 1470-1324

Source: The International Journal for Academic Development, Vol.18, Iss.2, 2013-06, pp. : 139-151

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Abstract

This article foregrounds the iterative journey of a group of educational development (ED) practitioners at a research-led university towards an enhanced understanding of the ED opportunities we offer. Reflecting on the intention of our interventions to facilitate academics' professional learning, we developed a framework within which the range of growth opportunities we provide might be meaningfully situated. Our objective was to extend our insight into both the journeys that academics follow towards adopting a more scholarly approach to their teaching and our own journeys of growth in ED as well as professionally.