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Learning Design
WHO WE ARE
We are leaders of educational design excellence who facilitate enhanced course quality, teacher effectiveness, and
outstanding outcomes for graduates.
MISSION
The mission of the Learning Design Unit is to support, advise and guide Charles Sturt University (CSU) staff in the design
and implementation of best practice in course and subject design, and the development of effective and appropriate
learning and teaching strategies in face-to- face, online and blended learning environments.
VISION
The vision of the Learning Design Unit (LDU) is to pioneer educational design excellence through innovative course design.
OUR VALUES AND SIGNATURE BEHAVIOURS
VALUE
Professional
DESCRIPTOR
SIGNATURE BEHAVIOURS
We are dedicated professionals who strive for
Within the LDU we:
excellence in everything we do. We are experts in our
field and maintain a leading edge in our knowledge and
skills. We work hard to fulfil the needs of our stakeholders
through providing evidence-based consultative support
and custom resources. We demonstrate our integrity by
being respectful, culturally competent, ethical, and
capable educational experts.
Innovative
Collaborative
Agile
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Are passionate and strive for professional excellence in all areas of
our work.
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Are united by our common goals and understand the role we play in
contributing to the achievement of Divisional strategies and plans.
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Are experts in our field.
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Know ourselves and seek continuous self-improvement.
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Maintain personal wellbeing.
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Lead by example and represent the Unit and Division to the best of
our abilities.
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Value CSU’s aspirations and contribute to enhancing the reputation
of CSU, Division of Student Learning (DSL) and the LDU.
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Are clear, consistent, timely, supportive and accurate.
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Value diversity and cultural competence.
We are innovative and proactive, actively seeking new
Within the LDU we:
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Inspire change and advocate for new and creative approaches to
course design.
strive to be efficient, and make the best use of the
resources at our disposal. We are a solution focused
team that strives to build professional capacity and
empower others by fostering new ideas and strategies.
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Proactively seek and design new ways to continuously improve
learning and teaching at CSU.
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Generate new ideas and find solutions to problems that are effective,
efficient and enhance outcomes.
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Explore and evaluate new educational technologies and support their
use by academic staff to enhance learning and teaching.
We are collaborative and work together with respect and
trust to achieve our goals. We communicate openly and
effectively to solve problems, share practice and ideas,
and take advantage of the diversity of our knowledge and
experiences to maximise our collective outcomes. We are
inclusive, supportive and collaborate across the university
to achieve mutual goals.
Within the LDU we:
and better ways to do business. We embrace and lead
change within our work environments. We are proactive,
We are agile and responsive to change and others’ needs.
We embrace change, and continually adapt to the needs
of our stakeholders by providing leadership and support.
We listen to our stakeholders to ensure we understand
their needs. We constantly assess the changing nature
of our industry, field and day to day work to act quickly
to meet challenges and identify opportunities for
advancement or innovation.
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Work closely with relevant stakeholders within the university to
achieve common purposes and objectives.
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Share practice and expertise through formal and informal channels
across the university.
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Recognise the value of each person’s contribution in a team, learn
from others and celebrate success.
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Respect all colleagues and value diversity.
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Enable people to realise and achieve their full potential.
Within the LDU we:
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Respond to change proactively to lead enhancements in course
design and learning and teaching.
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Challenge, question and adapt to change.
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Create opportunities for advancement by being flexible, willing
and enthusiastic.
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Turn our ideas into actions.
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Are responsive to and value others’ ideas.
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