Developing Communities of Practice: The role of a Centre for Excellence in fostering staff communities

Elfving-Hwang, Joanna; Garnett, K.; Moore, Ivan

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Elfving-Hwang, Joanna

Garnett, K.

Moore, Ivan

Date

2009

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Conference Paper

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Moore I, Elfving-Hwang J, Garnett K. (2009) Developing Communities of Practice: the role of a Centre for Excellence in fostering staff communities.. In: Higher Education Academy (HEA) Conference: Inspiring Teaching, Transforming Learning, 30 June - 2 July 2009 Manchester,

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Higher Education Academy (HEA) Conference: Inspiring Teaching, Transforming Learning

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https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/developing-communities-practice-role-centre-excellence-fostering-staff-communities

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

School

School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88855

Collection

Curtin Research Publications

Abstract

This is a reflective paper that discusses our attempts to develop, support and grow Communities of Practice amongst staff of the University. While student communities are undoubtedly being fostered as well, this paper focuses exclusively on staff communities, primarily because the remit of the CETL concerns supporting staff in their efforts to foster learner autonomy among their students. The CPLA strategy places emphasis on three strategic development activities, each of which involves groups of staff working together in areas of common interest. These initiatives are designed to impact upon a significant number of staff and a substantial number of students.