A practical, step-by-step guide to the ABC Learning Design method, designed for local adaptation and readily transferable across institutions committed to educational reform. 

ABC Learning Design is a popular and effective rapid design method for developing educational programs, modules, and short courses that has been widely adopted across the UK and Europe. This book introduces ABC Learning Design to a new audience, adding insights from institutions that have localised and implemented the method in diverse contexts.

Clive Young was the Head of the Programme Development team at University College London (UCL) until retiring in 2023. He previously held positions as a consultant, lecturer, developer, and manager at Imperial College London, the University of St Andrews, the Open University, and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. He is the co-creator of the ABC Learning Design method. Nataša Perovic works in program and academic development at UCL. With a background in science, digital education, and teaching, she has worked in higher education for over twenty years. She is the co-creator of the ABC Learning Design method. Leo Havemann works in program and academic development at UCL, with a background in digital education, library, teaching, and technology roles. His research interests include teaching and learning, learning design, and policies and practices in open and digital higher education. Karen Shackleford-Cesare works in program and academic development, having previously worked in digital education at UCL, University of Roehampton, London, and City, St. George's, University of London. She was a lecturer at the University of the West Indies and has worked in higher education for over thirty years.

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List of contributors
Acknowledgements
Foreword by Diana Laurillard

Introduction
Clive Young, Nataša Perovic, Leo Havemann, Karen Shackleford-Cesare

1 Introducing ABC learning design
Clive Young, Nataša Perovic, Leo Havemann, Karen Shackleford-Cesare

2 Embedding ABC LD into programme development at UCL
Clive Young, Karen Shackleford-Cesare, Leo Havemann, Nataša Perovic

3 Constructive alignment: institutional strategy for blended learning success
Loulou Detienne and Ele Holvoet

4 Enhancing reflection and inclusivity in teaching practice at two Irish universities
Clare Gormley, Rob Lowney, Suzanne Stone

5 One year later: tracing the impact of ABC on faculty development at Humanitas University
Manuela Milani

6 Adapting ABC for online learning design Vicky Devaney, Dionysios Dimakopoulos, Jo Stroud

7 Enhancing online learning at University of Glasgow
John Kerr

8 Digital Asynchronous ABC for postgraduate teaching
Tim Neumann

9 An ABC of co-design methodology: collaborative professional learning in challenging environments
Eileen Kennedy

10 ABC-LD in schools: scaling up professional development in learning design
François Jourde and Jacques Dubois

11 The ABC-LD@4EU+: enhanced version of the ABC-LD workshop tailored for the European University Alliance’s needs
Vassiliki Michou, Angela Maria Prataviera, Bartlomiej Michalowicz, Zbynek Tonar

Conclusion
Clive Young, Nataša Perovic, Leo Havemann, Karen Shackleford-Cesare

Appendix 1 Facilitation an ABC workshop
Appendix 2 Evaluating ABC – does it work
Appendix 3 ABC Tool Wheels
Glossary
Index