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On the 15th of each month, we are inviting those working in the field of learning development to share their day. Write up what you have done on the 15th of the month (or your nearest working day to this date) (plus reflections) and share it with us via this short submission form. The entries will be shared here on the ALDinHE blog. In 2010-11 and 2014-15, the ALDinHE website was previously used for a collective online journal by members of the LD community. The collective journal re-launched on the 15 May 2023. You can read the journal entries for each month. The shared experiences […]

Where do we find inspiration in times when Higher Education is suffering from lack of funding and Learning Development is regularly undervalued despite our best attempts to convince those around us of its benefits?? Perhaps by focussing on the things we really value in education, such as the freedom to think – and the freedom to hold out the hand of friendship. In this post Ursula Canton writes about the Council for At Risk Academics (CARA), Scholars At Risk (SAR) and the Committee of Concerned Scientists – telling us about what they do – and how we might get involved.  […]

Are you passionate about Learning Development? Looking to support others while enhancing your own professional journey? The ALDinHE Mentoring Scheme is your opportunity to: 🔹 Become a Mentor – Guide and inspire fellow LDers while honing your leadership, reflective, and communication skills. 🔹 Be a Mentee – Gain valuable insights, build confidence, and find your voice in Learning Development. Joining the scheme enables you to connect with like-minded colleagues across institutions and disciplines – and expand your knowledge and professional practice. As a mentor, you can also Advance Your Career by earning recognition as an ALDinHE Certified Mentor (CeM). Visit […]

Welcome – this #Take5 is brought to you from Jen Hayes from London Metropolitan University as she reflects on the planning and implementation of a new ‘Introduction to Teaching’ short course. Hopefully providing ideas and inspiration for similar courses.  Jamming with Jen (and team) Working for the Centre for Teaching Enhancement (CTE) at London Met as a Senior Learning and Teaching Development Manager, an exciting opportunity arose to lead the creation of a short introduction to teaching course. The PGCert course leader and I had identified a gap in our provision that affected three distinct groups;  Predicated on a belief […]

On the 15th of each month, we are inviting those working in the field of learning development to share their day. Write up what you have done on the 15th of the month (or your nearest working day to this date) (plus reflections) and share it with us via this short submission form. The entries will be shared here on the ALDinHE blog. In 2010-11 and 2014-15, the ALDinHE website was previously used for a collective online journal by members of the LD community. The collective journal re-launched on the 15 May 2023. You can read the journal entries for each month. The shared experiences […]

This #Take5 is brought to you from Dr Steve Briggs, Director for Learning and Teaching Excellence at the University of Bedfordshire. Steve is a former ALDinHE Co-Chair and currently a member of the Committee for the Association of National Teaching Fellows. Over the last eight years Steve has championed and led work that serves to promote recognition for Learning Development Practitioners. The potential to be hidden Learning Development Practitioners play a crucial role in supporting student success and student outcomes. However, such contributions are typically part of integrated support structures as such raising the profile of the impact, value and […]

We recently had the chance to sit down with the dynamic team behind the development of the  Association for Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE) innovative and supportive Mentoring Scheme for learning developers – and the Certified Mentor (CeM) Qualification that emerged from it.  The development of the scheme was essentially collaborative – bringing together many voices from diverse places and institutions across the UK. This group of dedicated LD practitioners seems to have cracked the code for effective teamwork – and we wanted to know how they did it. Here they are, spilling their secrets. Learning Development is one […]

By Joy Igiebor This #Take5 is brought to you from Joy Igiebor. You might remember Joy’s previous #Take5 #84 ‘What the Learning Developer needs to know’ which focused on pragmatic tips for conducting workshops and tutorials for those new to or at an early stage of their role as a learning developer (LD). In this blog post Joy reflects on the nature of identity and relates to wider questions of identity within the field of Learning Development.  Joy suggests that understanding and engaging with some of these wider concerns is critical for those newer to the field of Learning Development […]

ALDinHE CPD Framework Dr Matt Crofts, Sam Thomas and Kate Coulson are leading a CPD project for ALDinHE to ensure that members have access to high quality CPD resources, events and opportunities to develop the community’s expertise. Please review the proposed ALDinHE CPD framework and provide feedback by Friday 24 May 2024. #Take5 #102 Developing and creating a professional development framework for Learning Developers #Take5 #102 blog is brought to you by Dr Matt Crofts and Kate Coulson. As Learning Developers with a passion for learning and teaching, they are leading a CPD project for ALDinHE to ensure that members […]

By Dr Matt Crofts and Kate Coulson This #Take5 is brought to you from Dr Matt Crofts and Kate Coulson. As Learning Developers with a passion for learning and teaching, they are leading a CPD project for ALDinHE to ensure that members have access to high quality CPD resources, events and opportunities to develop the community’s expertise. Develop that! ALDinHE currently offers a professional recognition framework for Learning Developers to achieve either CeP (Certified Practitioner in Learning Development) or CeLP (Certified Leading Practitioner in Learning Development) status. However, ALDinHE does not currently offer formal opportunities for continuing professional development especially for […]