Opportunities for CPD and Professional Recognition for Learning and Teaching Velda McCune

The UK Professional Standards Framework The UK Professional Standards Framework provides a general description of the main dimensions of the roles of teaching and supporting learning within the HE environment. It outlines a national Framework for comprehensively recognising and benchmarking teaching and learning support roles within Higher Education. Options: Associate Fellow; Fellow; Senior Fellow; Principal Fellow

The Levels of Fellowship Associate Fellow: e.g. tutors and demonstrators, more limited teaching experience Fellow: e.g. early career academics, those with all ‘areas of activity’ from UKPSF Senior Fellow: e.g. experienced academics, leading and mentoring others Principal Fellow: strategic leadership in relation to learning and teaching Recognition which is portable to other institutions

Quick example from the UKPSF

The Higher Education Academy The Higher Education Academy champions excellent learning and teaching in higher education. A national and independent organisation, funded by the four UK HE funding bodies and by subscriptions and grants. Provides professional recognition against the UK Professional Standards Framework

What are all of the possible routes to HEA recognition?

Example CPD opportunities Events and workshops Secondments, networks, consultations and mentoring Principal’s Teaching Award Scheme Courses from the PGCAP e.g. designing courses, assessing students Online and distance learning Locally tailored events e.g. on assessment and feedback

The Edinburgh Teaching Award A supported path for development in relation to learning and teaching Designed to: be flexible to suit your interests accommodate busy roles recognise your existing experience and expertise To express interest in participation contact:

What do I need to do to complete a level of the Edinburgh Teaching Award? Engage in and record CPD Emphasis on CPD that makes a difference, not just showing up Can include e.g. writing up an aspect of your practice or finding external provision that suits your interests Final submission mapped against the UKPSF References

The final submission Two options: Reflective blog totalling 2500 words OR 20 minute oral presentation to a panel plus application form Focusing on your development in relation to the UKPSF Map experience and achievement against UKPSF descriptor Critically reflective on your own practice Reference to relevant literature

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How will I be supported on the Edinburgh Teaching Award? Mentor to work with you throughout the level of the award focus on how you want to progress discuss time plan find CPD opportunities support final submission, comment on blog 3 group meetings per year Usually from six months to two years to complete a level of the award Workload will depend a bit on what CPD you have in place

Questions?

Your interests Please discuss in small groups and be ready to feed back … What’s the biggest challenge you face in your teaching? What’s the biggest challenge you face in assessment and feedback? What would help you participate in CPD for learning and teaching? (e.g. more online CPD, events at particular times etc …)