Johnson’s article overviews research on practitioners’ perceptions of learning development professional identity and analyses these in relation to the different theoretical and systemic influences on the profession. This provides a useful insight into how the profession sees itself, some of the potential gaps and weaknesses within that identity, as well as some thoughts about the future development of that professional identity. This text provides a clear overview of the challenges and opportunities for learning development professional identity, which are valuable for anyone attempting to reflect on their own.
Association for Learning Development in Higher Education