An associate dean's community of practice: rising to the leadership challenges of engaging distance students using blended models of learning and teaching
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | An associate dean's community of practice: rising to the leadership challenges of engaging distance students using blended models of learning and teaching |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 2177 |
Book Title | Global challenges and perspectives in blended and distance learning |
Authors | Lawrence, Jill (Author), Burton, Lorelle (Author), Summers, Jane (Author), Noble, Karen (Author) and Gibbings, Peter (Author) |
Editors | Willems, J., Tynan, B. and James, R. |
Page Range | 212-222 |
Chapter Number | 17 |
Number of Pages | 11 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISBN | 9781466639782 |
9781466639799 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-3978-2.ch017 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/associate-dean-community-practice/75655 |
Abstract | Associate deans (Learning and Teaching) face a number of challenges in successfully retaining and progressing students in their faculties. The first challenge involves identifying strategies to assist students to actively engage with their studies. This challenge escalates if the primary mode of delivery involves distance learning. The second challenge stems from the need for associate deans to empower their staff to design, develop, and deliver curricular that achieves student retention. This chapter conceptualizes blended learning and describes how an associate dean's community of practice facilitates an institutional approach to student engagement, both in terms of supporting students and supporting staff. These initiatives include a whole-of-institution approach to learning and teaching polices, practices and infrastructure, and professional development activities, incorporating an assessment week, university presentations, and peer review activities. The chapter outlines the success of these initiatives in building the learning and teaching capacities of both students and staff at a regional Australian university. |
Keywords | e-learning; distance education; online learning; student retention; blended learning; empowerment |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators |
390405. Educational technology and computing | |
390303. Higher education | |
390102. Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development | |
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Byline Affiliations | School of Humanities and Communication |
University of Southern Queensland | |
School of Management and Marketing | |
Faculty of Education | |
Faculty of Engineering and Surveying | |
Monash University | |
Pro Vice-Chancellor's Office (Learning, Teaching and Quality) | |
University of New England | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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