Developing self and others
Resources for the following PLaCE sub-domains:
D1. Developing self
D2. Working with and developing others
D3. Fostering learning and development cultures
Demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning through developing and documenting skills and expertise is a key mechanism not only for maintaining professional standards of practice, and relevance and currency of qualifications and experience, but also for enabling and fostering learning and development culture that are the foundation of higher education. These skills may be gained formally, through courses or training, or informally, on the job and by working with and observing others.
D1. Developing self
| Resource | Description |
| Exploring leadership in Higher Ed | Slide deck on approaches, and research on HE leadership of learning (Rytmeister, 2016, MQ) |
| Imagine PhD: Career exploration and planning tool | A free, confidential, online career exploration and planning tool for humanities and social sciences. Self assess your interests, skills and values to help you understand your career related skills. |
| Indigenous knowledges and understandings | Introduction to Macquarie’s Mudang-Dali Indigenous Connected Curriculum Framework for academics |
| Navigating the transition from industry to academia | Booklet of information and resources to industry practitioners considering a career in academia and those who have recently moved from industry to higher education. |
| The damaging myth of the natural teacher | Chronicle of Higher Education article – October 2021 |
D2. Working with and developing others
| Resource | Description |
| Guide for mentors and mentees | A guide to support an evidenced based approach to mentoring of academic staff, for mentors and mentees. It provides direction in establishing and maintaining mentoring relationships with strategies to avoid common pitfalls. (22-page PDF from Spectrum Academic Mentoring). |
D3. Fostering learning and development cultures
Resources coming soon!
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