Learning for All & LTFS

UWE LTFS Aims: Enhance student learning Recognise and promote excellence in learning and teaching Identify, showcase and disseminate excellent practice in L&T, at UWE, nationally and internationally Support the UWE Bristol 2020 strategyUWE Bristol 2020 strategy Who should apply? significantdemonstrable continuing UWE staff who make a significant, demonstrable and continuing contribution to the enhancement of student learning

UWE LTFS What will I be expected to do as a Fellow/Associate Fellow? Fellows and Associate Fellows are expected: to demonstrate and develop their excellence in learning support and/or teaching and to be involved in dissemination and network activities. take a leadership role in promoting excellent practice and influencing the practice of colleagues.

UWE LTFS Being a UWE LT Fellow/Associate Fellow includes: Actively participating in a community of Learning and Teaching Fellows and Associate Fellows for networking, support and dissemination activities Developing and maintaining a Fellow/Associate Fellow’s portfolio and public profile Engaging with formal and informal peer review Supporting institutional staff development, dissemination and coaching activities

UWE LTFS Why be a UWE LT Fellow? It promotes confidence and is empowering Recognition of achievements Opportunities to contribute to LT strategy/activities both in the faculty and across UWE Participation in LT events internally and externally Reputation and recognition both personally and for the University Funding for Learning and Teaching projects Carol Fox 2013 Report

UWE LTFS Applying to UWE LTFS: Application form CV Supporting statement from line manager and AD for L&T An applicant to UWE LTFS must demonstrate evidence of: Excellence in the promotion and enhancement of the student learning experience Excellence in the promotion and enhancement of the student learning experience Raising the profile of excellence Raising the profile of excellence: evidence of supporting/leading colleagues and influencing support for student learning in/beyond the institution through demonstrating impact and engagement beyond his/ her immediate academic or professional role

UWE LTFS Claim for Fellowship : criterion 1 excellence Evidence of the applicant’s excellence in the promotion and enhancement of the student experience For a Fellow evidence would normally support claims for the following: 1.a commitment to the scholarship of both subject knowledge and learning and teaching 2.the ability to arouse curiosity and to inspire learners to be reflective, critical and independent learners 3.the recognition of a diversity of learner needs 4.the imaginative use of resources 5.innovation in the development of practice 6.a reflective, evaluative approach to the support of learning leadership 7.takes a leadership role in promoting good practice and influencing the practice of colleagues

UWE LTFS Claim for Fellowship : criterion 2 Raising the profile of excellence: evidence of supporting colleagues and influencing support for student learning in (and, if appropriate, beyond) the institution, through demonstrating impact and engagement beyond his/her immediate academic or professional role For a Fellow evidence for, and of, the prospective contributions that the applicant intends to make through: 1.a commitment to ongoing reflection, evaluation and professional development with regard to the enhancement of individual and/or collective practice 2.engagement in professional development activities 3.contribution to improvements in the student learning experience leadership and example 4.sharing and promoting good practice to influence the practice of colleagues through leadership and example

UWE LTFS What is the difference between Fellows and Associate Fellows? criterion 1 excellence Evidence of the applicant’s excellence in the promotion and enhancement of the student experience For a Fellow evidence of: leadership  takes a leadership role in promoting good practice and influencing the practice of colleagues For an Associate Fellow evidence of:  the ability to share and promote good practice and to influence the practice of colleagues

UWE LTFS What is the difference between Fellows and Associate Fellows? criterion 2 Raising the profile of excellence: evidence of supporting colleagues and influencing support for student learning in (and, if appropriate, beyond) the institution, through demonstrating impact and engagement beyond his/her immediate academic or professional role For a Fellow evidence of: leadership and example  sharing and promoting good practice to influence the practice of colleagues through leadership and example For an Associate Fellow evidence of:  willingness to share and promote good practice and influence the practice of others

UWE LTFS Preparing an application: Support /advice from Line Manager/Associate Dean Find a critical friend to support and evaluate your application Self Reflection is an important aspect of your claim to Fellowship– reflect on your own learning journey Talk to existing UWE LT Fellows – LTFS advice sessions Details on LTFS pages ‘How to apply’ includes ‘critical friend guidance sheet’ and ‘self reflection guidance sheet’‘How to apply’ Applications to be sent to

UWE LTFS Reference your claim to Fellowship with examples of supporting evidence e.g.: student feedback and evaluations feedback from peer observations feedback from: Service/Department/School/Faculty/University/national events student support materials work with other colleagues dissemination activity and publications

UWE LTFS Contact: Links: LTFS homepageLTFS homepage Scheme Details How to apply