Micro-CPD in higher education : enhancing engagement and well-being through bite-sized professional development

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Morrissey, Sean and Willison, Debra and Hasan Ashkanani, Nasreen (2026) Micro-CPD in higher education : enhancing engagement and well-being through bite-sized professional development. Innovations in Education and Teaching International. ISSN 1470-3297 (https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2026.2620542)

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Abstract

In response to growing pressures on academic staff and declining engagement in professional development, the University of Strathclyde introduced Micro-CPD – a flexible, bite-sized learning initiative designed to support teaching practice. This article explores the rationale, design, and impact of the programme, drawing on mixed-methods evaluation data from surveys and focus groups. Findings highlight the importance of relevance, timing, and format in fostering engagement, with Micro-CPD prompting meaningful, incremental changes in practice. The study offers insights for educational developers seeking to adapt CPD provision to meet the evolving needs of higher education staff, advocating for microlearning as a scalable, responsive model that supports continuous improvement and well-being.

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Morrissey, Sean ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5271-4582, Willison, Debra ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1977-0422 and Hasan Ashkanani, Nasreen ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7186-3166;
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