Researcher-led academic development

Authors: Kinchin, I., Heron, M., Hosein, A., Lygo-Baker, S., Medland, E., Morley, D. and Winstone, N.

Journal: International Journal of Academic Development

Volume: 23

Issue: 4

Pages: 339-354

DOI: 10.1080/1360144X.2018.1520111

Abstract:

In this study, members of a higher education department explore their research activity and how it influences their practice as academic developers in a research-led institution. While the research activities of the team members appear diverse, they are all underpinnedbyasharedsetofprofessionalvaluestoprovideananchorfor theseactivities. Research-as-pedagogyandthe relationshipbetween the discourses of research and teaching are explored using Bernstein’s knowledge structures. The authors conclude that differences in research focus (horizontal discourse) provide dynamism acrossadepartmentandthatstabilityisprovidedthroughtheunderpinning core values inherent in the vertical discourse.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/33499/

Source: Manual

Researcher-led academic development

Authors: Kinchin, I.M., Heron, M., Hosein, A., Lygo-Baker, S., Medland, E., Morley, D. and Winstone, N.

Journal: International Journal for Academic Development

Volume: 23

Issue: 4

Pages: 339-354

ISSN: 1360-144X

Abstract:

In this study, members of a higher education department explore their research activity and how it influences their practice as academic developers in a research-led institution. While the research activities of the team members appear diverse, they are all underpinnedbyasharedsetofprofessionalvaluestoprovideananchorfor theseactivities. Research-as-pedagogyandthe relationshipbetween the discourses of research and teaching are explored using Bernstein’s knowledge structures. The authors conclude that differences in research focus (horizontal discourse) provide dynamism acrossadepartmentandthatstabilityisprovidedthroughtheunderpinning core values inherent in the vertical discourse.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/33499/

Source: BURO EPrints