On 17 May 2013 13:57, "Margaret MacDougall" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi George

Good to hear from you

Nick's response had provided some foundation stones for a more pleasing response to the reviewer's recommendation, which, for me confirms that it was well worth opening up this discussion.

Best wishes

Margaret

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On 17/05/2013 12:58, Wilson, George wrote:

Having read all the responses, maybe the simplest thing would be to write back to the reviewer and ask for clarification.
Ah! you can't, it's anonymous!
Next best thing - ignore it.
Or be really brave and write into your manuscript that someone suggested that it ought to contain "deeper exploration and discussion of ... learner-centered behavioural science,"  but as neither you nor anyone else knew what the reviewer was talking about, you didn't waste your time trying.
GW

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From: learning development in higher education network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Margaret MacDougall
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Subject: Re: Learner-centered behavioural science

Thanks for the prompt responses, David.

I have been asked to address reviewer feedback in response to a
manuscript I submitted for publication. One (anonymous) reviewer has
commented that in terms of background, my manuscript needs "deeper
exploration and discussion of ... learner-centered behavioural science."
They don't explain further and therefore I am currently sending out some
feelers to see if the expression "learner-centered behavioural science"
strikes a chord with anyone involved in research in student learning.

If anyone has relevant suggestions as to possible meanings, I would be
most happy to hear from them.

Best wishes

Margaret



On 17/05/2013 09:54, David Andrew wrote:

Getting zero results on google is quite unusual these days but that is
the result for that phrase - in case anyone else was thinking of looking.

It suggests it doesn't exist - where did you come across it Margaret?

David

Margaret MacDougall wrote:

Hello

Are any of our list members familiar with the notion of
learner-centred behavioural science? If so, I would be interested to
learn how they interpret this notion.

Many thanks

Best wishes

Margaret

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