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Biography
I am a qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience in further education, specialising in curriculum design, development, and management. My broad pedagogical knowledge enables me to deliver practical and engaging sessions that help demystify academic skills for learners.
In 2017, I joined the University of Northampton as a Learning Development Tutor and was appointed Head of Learning Development in 2021. I am also actively involved with the Association of Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE), currently serving as Secretary after previously chairing the Professional Recognition Working Group. This role has provided valuable opportunities to represent the profession, build networks beyond my institution, and help shape strategic developments within the Association.
Research Interests
My research interests include resilience and progression, impact of learning development and inclusive pedagogy.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Projects
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An evaluation of black students’ experiences of Learning Development
Mansfield, S. (PI)
12/09/22 → 30/06/23
Project: Internal Fund › Learning Enhancement & Innovation Fund
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Common Pitfalls in Quantitative Research – A Game of Family fortunes
Loddick, A. & Mansfield, S., 30 Mar 2023, In: MSOR Connections. 21, 2, p. 34-43 10 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring learning development from the perspectives of black students
Mansfield, S., Ikonte, K. & Garrett, B., 31 Oct 2023, In: Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. 29, 5 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Conference Article/Conference Proceedings › peer-review
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Learning development mentor provision – how it’s going
Mansfield, S., Thomas, S. & Beeson, H., 31 Oct 2023, In: Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. 29, p. 1-7 7 p., 29.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Conference Article/Conference Proceedings › peer-review
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Co-created projects with Learning Development Mentors
Thomas, S. & Mansfield, S., 16 Jun 2022.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Non-Textual Output › peer-review
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Student satisfaction with online academic skills sessions during the pandemic
Mansfield, S., King, S. & Rice, P., 28 Sept 2022, In: Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice. 19, 5, 6.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Working outside the box: breaking down barriers with a Learning Development Peer Mentor scheme
Thomas, S. & Mansfield, S., 28 Oct 2022, In: Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. 25, 4 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Conference Article/Conference Proceedings › peer-review
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Changing the face of academic skills workshops
Mansfield, S., 29 May 2020, In: Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. 17, p. 1-23 23 p., 17.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Levelling the playing field: Embedding academic skills for post graduate students
Mansfield, S., West, A. & Siddall, G., 21 Feb 2020, In: SCONUL Focus. 71, p. 54-57 4 p., 71.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Impact of grit and learning development interventions upon first year student retention.
Mansfield, S. (Author), Rice, P. (Author), Cramphorn, I. (Author) & Coulson, K. (Author)
19 Jun 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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Northampton mentors go professional
Beeson, H. (Author) & Mansfield, S. (Author)
11 Jun 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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The impact of grit scores and interventions upon retention and progression
Mansfield, S. (Author), Rice, P. (Author), Cramphorn, I. (Author) & Coulson, K. (Author)
30 May 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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LLS Everyone a Researcher Conference 2023
West, A. (Member of programme committee) & Mansfield, S. (Member of programme committee)
9 Jun 2023Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Research
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Learning Development Mentor provision - how it's going
Mansfield, S. (Author), Thomas, S. (Author) & Beeson, H. (Author)
14 Jun 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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ALDinHE 2022: The Learning Development Conference
West, A. (Member of programme committee), Mansfield, S. (Member of programme committee), Thomas, S. (Member of programme committee) & Coulson, K. (Organiser)
10 Jun 2022 → 15 Jun 2022Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Research
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Using everyday objects for active learning
West, A. (Speaker), Thomas, S. (Speaker), Kimberley, E. (Speaker) & Mansfield, S. (Speaker)
8 Jul 2021Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Workshop › Research
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LLS Evaluation of online workshops.
Coulson, K. (Author), Mansfield, S. (Author), Rice, P. (Author) & King, S. (Author)
15 Jun 2021Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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