Year | Citation |
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2023 |
Konjarski, L., Weldon, J., Ashley, S., Freeman, T., & Shanata, J. (230101). The Block: A catalyst for ongoing innovation. Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, 20(4), doi: 10.53761/1.20.4.13 |
2019 | McCluskey, T., Weldon, J., & Smallridge, A. (190311). Rebuilding the first year experience, one block at a time. Student Success, 10(1), (1-15). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Curriculum and Pedagogy Innovation
- Professional and Creative Writing
- Digital Content Production
- The First Year Experience
- The Block Model
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About John Weldon
Dr John Weldon held the position: ‘Head of Curriculum’ in Victoria University’s First Year College (FYC) from 2017-2021. As such, he was intimately involved in the design, development and implementation of the VU Block Model, and First Year Model. From 2022-2023, he was seconded to the VU Business College to lead the curriculum revitalisation of VU’s Business degrees.
In 2021, Weldon co-authored the book Content Production for Digital Media: an Introduction, published by Springer Nature; a German language version will be published in 2024. Currently he is leading an international team of writers in the production of the first book on Block Teaching in Higher Education, which will be published in 2024, again by Springer Nature.
In 2020, Weldon lead the establishment of IBILTA (the International Block and Intensive Learning and Teaching Association), serving as inaugural president until October 2023.
Prior to his role in the FYC, John Weldon taught and researched in the field of Professional and Creative Writing in VU’s College of Arts and Education. His PhD research focused on the intersection of digital interactivity and the novel. His research into has been published in international journals, he is a novelist and has worked as a freelance reporter and writer since the mid-1990s for organisations including: The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, The ABC, The AFL, Times Higher Education and The Westsider.
Qualifications
- PhD, Victoria University, Australia, 2015
- Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education, Victoria University, 2020
- Graduate Certificate in Creative Media, RMIT University, Australia, 2007
- Bachelor of Arts, Monash University, Australia, 1986
Key publications
John has over 29 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of John's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Book (showing 3 of 4)
Year | Citation |
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2024 | Weldon, J., Konjarski, L., scott, M. C., Dempsey, N., helfand, D., anderson, M., Buck, E., deMain, L., Jones, S., & Mclaughlin, P. (Eds.). (241116). Block Teaching Essentials a Practical guide (1). Singapore: Springer Nature. |
2024 | Thompson, J. D., & Weldon, J. (240812). Produktion Von Inhalten Fur Digitale Medien Eine Einfuhrung. Springer VS. |
2022 | Thompson, J. D., & Weldon, J. (220101). Content Production for Digital Media: An Introduction. |
Book chapter (showing 3)
Year | Citation |
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2024 | Weldon, J. (241116). Unit Design on The Block In Weldon, J. ;. (Ed.) (1) (pp. 30-40). Singapore: Springer Nature. |
2024 | Weldon, J., & Konjarski, L. (241116). What is The Block? In Weldon, J. ;. (Ed.) (1) (pp. 4-20). Singapore: Springer Nature. |
2020 | Smallridge, A., Mccluskey, T., Weldon, J., Cleary, K., Loton, D., & Samarawickrema, G. (200101). Building on the VU Block foundations: Results from theinaugural first year cohort In Heinrich;, Bourke. (Ed.) (pp. 61-72). Australia: Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, Inc. |
Conference paper (showing 2)
Year | Citation |
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2022 | Konjarski, L., Oraison, H., Weldon, J., & McWilliams, A. (220630). Everybody s Business: A whole of Institution Approach to Transitions Pedagogy Melbourne, Victoria: HERDSA. |
2022 | Konjarski, L., Oraison, H., Weldon, J., & Mcwilliams, A. (220630). Everybody s Business: A whole of Institution Approach to Transitions Pedagogy HERDSA. |
Journal article (showing 2 of 6)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Completed supervision of research students at VU
No. of students | Study level | Role |
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1 | PhD by Creative Work | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
Students & level | Role |
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PhD by Creative Work (1) | Associate supervisor |
Teaching activities & experience
Dr John Weldon is currently Head of Curriculum in Victoria University's First Year College and teaches First Year units in the College of Arts and Education at Victoria University.
Key academic roles
Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
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Nov 2017 - Present |
Head of Curriculum, First Year College
|
Victoria University |
Jun 2008 - Oct 2017 |
Senior Lecturer in Professional and Creative Writing
|
Victoria University |
Jan 2016 - Oct 2017 |
Blended Learning Coordinator, College of Arts & Education
|
Victoria University |
Jan 1999 - Dec 2001 |
Media and Communications Manager
|
Western Bulldogs |
Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
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Nov 2017 -
Present
|
Head of Curriculum, First Year College
Victoria University |
Jun 2008 -
Oct 2017
|
Senior Lecturer in Professional and Creative Writing
Victoria University |
Jan 2016 -
Oct 2017
|
Blended Learning Coordinator, College of Arts & Education
Victoria University |
Jan 1999 -
Dec 2001
|
Media and Communications Manager
Western Bulldogs |
Key industry, community & government roles
Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
---|---|---|
Jun 2019 - Jul 2020 |
Arts Ambassador
|
Maribyrnong City Council |
Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2020 |
Arts Ambassador
Maribyrnong City Council |
Awards
Year | Award |
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2013 |
Vice Chancellor's Award for Programs that Enhance Learning - VU |