Professional Development Working Group
Learning developers enter the profession from many different backgrounds and can work in a variety of roles and locations in Higher Education Institutions. The variety of backgrounds and positions held by our membership can be seen as a main strength of learning development, and our professionalism is underpinned by strong values of collaboration and community. As many people working in learning development can be working on their own, or as members of very small teams, this wider community is a vital part of being able to develop our expertise, keep up-to-date with innovative practice, and develop a distinct, coherent identity.
The Professional Development Working Group (PD WG) was established in 2010 to provide a lead and focus for the growing professional capacity of the community.
Aims and terms of reference
The aim of the PD WG is to provide direction, opportunities, and support to further the continual professional development (CPD) of those working in Learning Development roles.
Full terms of reference for the Professional Development Working Group
Activities
The work of the group includes commenting on strategic issues relating to LD professionalism in Higher Education, creating professional development frameworks, identifying suitable resources to aid the development of the LD community, and hosting training and networking events:
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Drafting a professional development toolkit for people working in LD roles
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Providing the ALDInHE response to the HEA UK Professional Standards Framework consultation
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Hosting events such as the networking events in Reading (July 2010) and Leeds (Jan, 2011), and the Specific Learning Difficulties training day in Aston (July 2011)
Join us
You can find out more about the PD WG and join our discussions on the ALDinHE Professional Development blog
The current working group members are:
Chair: Michelle Reid (University of Reading)
Kerry Bellamy (University of Wales, Newport)
Caroline Cash (University College Falmouth)
Pat Hill (University of Huddersfield)
Janette Myers (St George's, University of London)
Ellen Pope (Aston University)
Pauline Ridley (University of Brighton)
Sandra Sinfield (London Metropolitan University)
We are an active group and we are always looking for new members, so if you are interested in joining please contact the Chair - Michelle Reid - michelle.reid@reading.ac.uk
