1. Introduction to Continuing Professional Development for Teaching at Edinburgh Velda McCune

2. Example CPD opportunities Events and workshops Resources Secondments, networks, consultations and mentoring Principal’s Teaching Award Scheme Masters’ level courses Online and distance learning Locally tailored events

3. 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

4. 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

5. What are all of the possible routes to HEA recognition?

6. Do you want to find out more? For Higher Education Academy accredited provision: iad.cpdframework@ed.ac.uk iad.cpdframework@ed.ac.uk For support, courses, events and resources: http://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development http://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/learning-development http://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/learning-technology