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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
Areas of MjActivity Mj
Core MjKnowledge Mj
Professional MjValues Mj
Teaching MjPractices Mj
Scholarship Mj
CPD Mj
Descriptor 2 Mj
Dimensions Mj
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?
Associate MjFellow Mj
Fellow Mj
Senior MjFellow Mj
Principal MjFellow Mj
Introduction Mjto Academic Mj
Practice Mj
PG Cert in MjAcademic MjPractice Mj
Clinical MjEducation Mj
Programme Mj
PG Cert in MjClinical Mj
Education Mj
PG Cert in MjDigital Mj
Education Mj
Edinburgh MjTeaching MjAward L1 Mj
Edinburgh MjTeaching MjAward L2 Mj
Edinburgh MjTeaching MjAward L3 Mj
Edinburgh MjTeaching MjAward L4 Mj
Individual Mjapplication Mj
to MjHEA Mj
Individual Mjapplication Mj
to MjHEA Mj
Individual Mjapplication Mj
to MjHEA Mj
Individual Mjapplication Mj
to MjHEA Mj
HEA Mj Mjlevels Mj
within MjUoE Mj
within MjUoE Mj
within MjUoE Mj
within MjUoE Mj
via MjHEA Mj Mjfees Mjapply Mj
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
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/institute-academic-development
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: [email protected]
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
Pebblepad workspace
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 …)
