Crawford, Karin (2008) Research note: continuing professional development in higher education: the academic perspective. International Journal of Academic Development, 13 (2). pp. 141-146. ISSN 1360-144X

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Abstract

This research note discusses a project that set out to develop an understanding of influences on the continuing professional development practices of academics (academic development)working in higher education in England. In this piece, the author outlines the research, its theoretical basis and key concerns before concluding by inviting readers to contact her with comments and views on the issues raised. The research sets out to offer insight into the views and perspectives of academics, with regard to continuing professional development, with the intention that this knowledge will inform the way in which higher education institutions enable effective professional development across academic staff (faculty). In order to develop an understanding of the social world of academia, a qualitative, comparative, multiple, evaluative case-study approach is being taken, through narrative semi-structured interviews and documentary analysis.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	This research note discusses a project that set out to develop an understanding of influences on the continuing professional development practices of academics (academic development)working in higher education in England. In this piece, the author outlines the research, its theoretical basis and key concerns before concluding by inviting readers to contact her with comments and views on the issues raised. The research sets out to offer insight into the views and perspectives of academics, with regard to continuing professional development, with the intention that this knowledge will inform the way in which higher education institutions enable effective professional development across academic staff (faculty). In order to develop an understanding of the social world of academia, a qualitative, comparative, multiple, evaluative case-study approach is being taken, through narrative semi-structured interviews and documentary analysis.
Keywords:	higher education, continuing professional development, qualitative research, academic practice
Subjects:	X Education > X342 Academic studies in Higher Education X Education > X142 Training Teachers - Higher Education
Divisions:	College of Social Sciences > Faculty of Health & Social Sciences > Hull School of Health & Social Care
Depositing User:	Karin Crawford
Date Deposited:	13 Aug 2010 13:07
Last Modified:	13 Mar 2013 08:44
URI:	http://eprints.lincoln.ac.uk/id/eprint/3224

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