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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · 10d

We're seeking offers to undertake blind peer-review. New reviewers are very welcome! We provide a developmental environment for those interested in this important community service. Why not try something new today? Visit our websi... jldhe.aldinhe.ac.uk/call-for-peer-reviewers-26th-september #LoveLD

Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · 10d

We are delighted to announce that Issue 37 of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, which is our Special Issue containing ALDinHE Conference Proceedings and Reflections, has now been released and is free... https://journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/issue/view/52 #LoveLD #JLDHE

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 13

Embedding reflection into the science curriculum in higher education by Katherine Williams, Lena Grinsted, Tom Lowe & Joanne Brindley in #JLDHE #36 journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1469 #LoveLD Trialling the use of reflection to develop employability skills including decision ma...

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 12

Incorporating culturally relevant pedagogy for international students in UK higher education: challenges and perspectives by Jennifer Park in #JLDHE #36. Park researches the use of culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP) for international... journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1506 #LoveLD

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 11

Exploring ethnic differences in student engagement and assessment preferences in higher education by Pauldy Otermans, Sofia Barbosa Boucas, Laiba Nasar & Stephanie Baines in #36 #JLDHE journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1524 #LoveLD

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 11

In #JLDHE #36 Ray O'Brien, Samuel Mann & Richard Mitchell in their paper "Leadership by Learning Design: embrace complexity where it exists" apply the Cynefin framework to the design of learning experiences for climate action & decol... journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1372 #LoveLD

Designing learning for climate change through the lens of the Cynefin framework.

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 11

The changing discourse of EdTech: a decade of transformation of the relationship between education and technology in higher education by
Nina Ivashinenko & Valentina Shatalina in #JLDHE #36 journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1397 #LoveLD

Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 8

Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education invites you to join our team of Reviewers. New reviewers are very welcome! We provide a developmental environment for those interested in this important community service. Why not try something n... jldhe.aldinhe.ac.uk/call-for-reviewers-8-aug-2025

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 8

Understanding inclusive assessment: how British Pakistani male graduates engage with university assessments by Mohammed Bilal Nazir in #JLDHE #36 journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1478 Practical assessments reflecting the aims of authentic assessment approaches, were considered ....

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 7

In #JLDHE #36 Matt O'Connor provides a book review of Bridging scholarship and practice in higher education: fostering innovative research and enhancing teaching by Sam Illingworth journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1622 #LoveLD. Ideal for all academics and learning developers na....

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 7

Using the Philosophy for Children (P4C) approach to facilitate discussions in higher education classrooms: insights from educators' collaborative reflections - paper by Fufy Demissie, Jane Stacey & Kathy Baillie discuss in #JLDHE #36 journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1389 #LoveLD

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 7

Sharon Davies & Val Morey provide guidance on a capacity-building model for developing staff into first-level leadership roles, in their paper Quality unit co-ordination: achieving excellence with sessional academic leade... #JLDHE journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1298/1138 #LoveLD

Conceptual framework to ensure quality of the product, the teaching and the learning (Davies and Morey).

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Stephanie Boragina @sboragina.bsky.social · Aug 1

"Listening Rooms involvea pair of friends participating in a discussion with prompts provided in a ‘room’. ... One important aspect is that there is no authoritarian presence in the room, just the two friends chatting about what they see on the cards in front of them."

Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 1

Laura Dyer provides a brief communication asking What if listening rooms could become a method of assessment? in #JLDHE #36 https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi36.1519 Laura reaffirms the need for a diverse and inclusive range of assessment methods in contemporary HE. #LoveLD

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 7

In #JLDHE #36 First year law students' perceptions on joining university: skills, employment and socio-economic realities in the new higher education landscape by Maribel Canto-Lopez journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1373 #LoveLD.

Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 5

Voices in forensics: exploring student perceptions of oral presentations and podcasts as assessment tools in forensic science education by Daniel Preece in #JLDHE #36. Preece shows podcasts can be an engaging student-centred alternat... #LoveLD journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1548

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 5

In #JLDHE #36 Julie Taylor reviews "University & you: strengthening your skills & developing your potential" by Catriona Wilson & Rebecca Wilson journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1581 & concludes this is a valuable resource for students to improve their academic & professional de...

"University and you: strengthening your skills and developing your potential" by Catriona Wilson and Rebecca Wilson

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 4

In #JLDHE #36 Mena Brown & Nicole Chartier share recommendations & practical implications in their paper "A mixed methods evaluation of peer mentoring programme for international postgraduate students: Mentee and Mentor perspectives" journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/1486 #LoveLD

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 4

We are seeking offers to undertake a blind peer-review of submissions to the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education #JLDHE. New reviewers are welcome & will be supported. To find out more visit: jldhe.aldinhe.ac.uk/jldhe-call-for-reviewers-1-august-2025 #LoveLD

Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 1

Ready to rethink employability? See JLDHE #36 'Enhancing graduate employability through interdisciplinary, work‐based learning' by Aisha Abuelmaatti & Leon Vinokur. They spotlight how interdisciplinary, work‐based learning helps graduates to thrive https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi36.1494 #LoveLD

Diagram illustrating the QMUL Graduate Attributes Programme, showing core skills and attributes expected of graduates.

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Aug 1

Laura Dyer provides a brief communication asking What if listening rooms could become a method of assessment? in #JLDHE #36 https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi36.1519 Laura reaffirms the need for a diverse and inclusive range of assessment methods in contemporary HE. #LoveLD

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Jul 31

In #JLDHE #36, a Book review: Hoppe, M., Siegert, S., Temiz, S., Hasselgren, A. and Seifan, F. (eds) (2025) Academic misfits: questioned belongings in higher education. London: Routledge. by Stacey Mottershaw https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi36.1610 #imposterism #LoveLD

Academic Misfits: Questioned Belongings in Higher Education by Magnus Hoppe

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Jul 31

Trauma-informed human rights teaching in higher education by Louise Loder in #JLDHE #36 https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi36.1368 examines pedagogical approaches that can guide educators through creative, conscious adoption of trauma-informed practice in their human rights teaching #LoveLD

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Pea @peapea.bsky.social · Jul 29

Opened Bluesky to a (unexpected, and exciting) plug of my recent article.

So I'll take another opportunity to thank some excellent people for the support they offered me through the process, and maybe entice you to read some interesting things about the academic misconduct landscape in the UK.

Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Jul 29

In #JLDHE #36 Ellis Parkman explores educator perceptions of the impact of criminalising contract cheating on the academic misconduct landscape in the UK, through the lens of Theory O fPractice Architectures https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi36.1498 #LoveLD #ContractCheating, #HigherEducation

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Jul 30

Empathy deserves space in every syllabus. Tiago Horta Reis da Silva's paper, Integrating compassion and empathy into nursing education: enhancing patient-centred care, makes the case in #JLDHE #36. 🔗 https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi36.1347 #LoveLD #Compassion #CurriculumDevelopment

A doctor's hands wearing PPE, blue plastic gloves and their hands are shaped into a heart.

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · Jul 30

Sharon Davies & Val Morey share in #JLDHE #36 - Quality unit co-ordination: achieving excellence with sessional academic leaders. Discussing how a structured professional learning programme transformed the capabilities of sessional academic staff #LoveLD https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi36.1298

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