Academic Development and Student Learning

Academic Development and Student Learning (ADSL) is part of the wider Learning and Student Experience Directorate in Glasgow Caledonian University and the department has the following key objectives:

• Design and deliver targeted academic and professional development in learning and teaching in partnership with staff, students and Student Association
• Drive and support the implementation of strategic university-wide developments in digital learning and the use of technology to enhance students’ learning experiences through implementation of the university’s new Going Digital Framework
• Support staff to gain professional recognition in learning and teaching through implementation of the university’s Academic Development Framework (ADF)
• Drive and support educational research and the development of local, national and or international partnerships
• Lead key university-wide developments in learning and teaching that deliver transformative education;  the overall aim of the University’s new Strategy for Learning 2030 and key to successful implementation of the University’s overall Strategy 2030.
• Influence sector debate and discussions in relation to academic policy and practice
• Work in partnership with Schools to support TNE and international collaborations

All our staff can also access useful resources on the staff intranet Academic Development pages.

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