Abstract
This paper explores academic developer identity by applying self-concept theory and appreciative inquiry to the personal journeys of two academic developers. Self-attribution, social comparison and reflected appraisals are presented and applied to explain how academic developers form their identities. Sociological principles are incorporated to describe the recursive informing of academic development and developer identities. The presentation of implications positions academic developers as higher education leaders.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 178-189 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | International Journal for Academic Development |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2011 |