1. START HERE Can you provide evidence of sustained impact in the
Refer to the UK Professional Standards Framework for Teaching and Supporting Learning (UKPSF). Starting on page 3, examine the three ‘Dimensions of Practice’ (Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge,
Professional Values)
Are you involved in…
….at least two out of the five
Areas of Activity? No
…all five of the
Areas of Activity?
Yes
Does your role involve co-ordinating,
supporting, supervising, managing and/or
mentoring others (whether individuals or teams)
in relation to teaching and learning?*
Can you address all six Core Knowledge
areas and all four Professional Values
outlined on P3 of the UKPSF? No
Yes
Yes No No
Yes
Can you address all six Core Knowledge
areas and all four Professional Values
outlined on P3 of the UKPSF?
Do you have at least one year’s experience
working with your two chosen Areas of Activity?
You need to gain further teaching experience and / or
knowledge in these areas before proceeding with an
application for professional recognition by the HEA.
You are in a position to consider
applying for Fellowship of the HEA No
Yes
Yes No
Can you provide evidence of sustained impact in the
leadership that you provide plus two case studies of 1500 words each, reflecting on your leadership roles?
Can you meet Core Knowledge 1&2
and address all four Professional Values
outlined on P3 of the UKPSF?
You need to gain further teaching experience and /or
knowledge in these areas before proceeding with an
application for professional recognition by the HEA.
Can you meet Core Knowledge 1&2
and address all four Professional Values
outlined on P3 of the UKPSF? No
Yes No
Yes
Yes
You are in a position to consider
applying for Associate Fellowship
of the HEA.
* Examples include Programme Co-ordinator, project leader on a teaching and learning project
or any other projects or initiatives that span more than a single course and involve you in an
organisational / leadership / management role with regard to teaching and learning.
You are in a position to consider
applying for Senior Fellowship of the HEA