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Supporting Academic Development During Curriculum Change: A Co-Operative Inquiry of Identity and Engagement
SSRN Electronic Journal, Vol.Series Paper No.22
Southern Cross University Scholarship of Learning and Teaching Research Paper Series, Elsevier
28/02/2025
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Abstract
This paper investigates the impact of institution-wide curriculum reform on a multi-disciplinary group of teaching-focused academics. Using the participatory action research method of co-operative inquiry, the study contributes several insights for supporting academic development during curriculum change. It highlights that teaching-focused academics place high value on student engagement as both a driver and consequence of their teaching during curriculum reforms. The inquiry also demonstrates how shifting perceptions of student engagement can precipitate concomitant shifts in academic teaching identities. We conclude that collaborative reflection is invaluable for developing identity, enhancing agency and assisting academics to navigate the complexities of curriculum reform.
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- Title
- Supporting Academic Development During Curriculum Change: A Co-Operative Inquiry of Identity and Engagement
- Creators
- Sharen Nisbet - Southern Cross University, Faculty of Business, Law and ArtsElizabeth Goode - Southern Cross University, Office of the PVC (Academic Quality)Erica Russ - Southern Cross University, Social WorkJohn Haw - Southern Cross University, ManagementRobert RollinJohanna Nieuwoudt - Southern Cross University, SCU College
- Publication Details
- SSRN Electronic Journal, Vol.Series Paper No.22
- Series
- Southern Cross University Scholarship of Learning and Teaching Research Paper Series
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Identifiers
- 991013291152602368
- Academic Unit
- Management; SCU College; Social Work; Faculty of Business, Law and Arts; Office of the PVC (Academic Quality); Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Preprint
- Local Fields
- Original Research - SoLT