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Teaching Excellence Network Citations Workshop. Associate Professor Catherine Sinclair (Academic Coordinator, ALTC Initiatives) Associate Professor Janne Malfroy (Head, Teaching Development Unit BXa G11 Werrington South [email protected] (x5190, 0410646578). Overview. Welcome - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Teaching Excellence Network Citations Workshop
Associate Professor Catherine Sinclair(Academic Coordinator, ALTC Initiatives)
Associate Professor Janne Malfroy (Head, Teaching Development Unit
BXa G11 Werrington [email protected](x5190, 0410646578)
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OverviewWelcome
Application Forms, Timelines & UWS Review Process
Components of an Application
Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Criteria for Citations
Looking at Successful Applications
Writing and Refining your Application
Preparing your Citation Application
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Application Forms, Timelines & UWS Review Process
16/03/09Final application
to PVC (L&T) via [email protected]
02/04/09Hard copies of revised application
+ supporting documentation submitted to
Assoc Dean (Academic) / Unit manager
04/02/09Send HoS/ Director
endorsed EOI to Assoc Dean (Academic)
08/04/09Copies forwarded to Office of PVC (L&T)
24/04/09Copies mailed to ALTC
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Components of an ApplicationTeaching & learning context
Teaching philosophy (What drives your teaching?)
Criterion/ia (What are your strengths?)
Evidence of impact on
student learningCitation (What key words
describe your outstanding contribution to student learning?)
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Criteria for Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Five broad criteria
1. Approaches to the support of learning and teaching that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn
2. Development of curricula, resources and services that reflect a command of the field
3. Approaches to assessment, feedback and learning support that foster independent learning
4. Respect and support for the development of students as individuals5. Scholarly activities and service innovations that have influenced and
enhanced learning and teaching
(*Changed for 2008 to be more inclusive of the work of support and general staff)
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Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
To recognise and reward diverse contributions by individuals and teams Significant contribution to student learning
Sustained period Widely recognised- students, colleagues, UWS, broader community Strong institutional endorsement
For staff in many roles: academic, general, sessional, associates Nominations MUST:
relate to student learning in higher education address one or more criteria provide evidence of how contribution has influenced student learning, student engagement or overall student experience
Institutions MUST: Assess the nominationsSubmit to ALTC up to 10 ranked nominations with Citation wording (25
words)
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Looking at Successful Applications1. What is the context in which this
person teaches? (key words only)
2. What key words capture their teaching philosophy?
3. What types of evidence were used to support their outstanding contribution to student learning?
4. What key words in the citation statement capture the essence of their application?
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Writing and Refining your Application1. What are the strengths of your application?2. What are the weaknesses, gaps or missing
elements?3. How will you strengthen your application?4. When will you find time to write/ revise your
application?5. Who can help you? Has anyone
read your draft?6. Will you be ready by 16th March?7. Where to now?
Feedback from colleagues Finding a Professional Friend TDU, ALTC Coordinator
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Preparing your Citation Application
Do not attempt to address all criteria. Select one or two areas of strength. No advantage to select more
The examples under the criteria are indicative The written statement should contain
Proposed citation (max 25 words)Summary of particular contribution & specific contextStatement addressing chosen selection criterion/iaStatement of evidence for ways your contribution has:
influenced student learning/ engagement/ overall experience been sustained over time been recognised by colleagues, UWS &/or broader community
Provide examples, evidence & impact Provide evidence from a variety of sources Demonstrate breadth and depth Write in your own voice Less is more – if it cannot be said in 4 A4 pages for Statement (minimum 11
point, Arial Narrow recommended, 2cm margins) then EDIT Choose 2 referees carefully You cannot start writing too soon. Start now. Seek feedback