1. Considering T&L Practice and Evidence for Recognition
Scope
of Activity, Role
Sphere
of Influence
Source
of Evidence
Promoting Teaching: making evidence count (HEA, 2013: 10)

2. Strengths
convey enthusiasm for/commitment to teaching and enhancing the student learning experience
provide specific examples, particularly where different approaches have been adopted to suit different student needs
draw upon an informed understanding of pedagogy
evidence creativity in teaching, learning & student support
exhibit a student-centred disposition;
show evidence of the constructive alignment of the UKPSF in their role
articulate the synergy between research, scholarship and professional activities with their teaching and their students’ learning experiences – particularly in section 5;
show clear evidence of active, ongoing CPD

3. Weaknesses
descriptive of activities rather than reflective of approaches used
lack a rationale for approaches adopted
lack examples of effective practice and how this effectiveness is demonstrated
rarely mention the students’ learning experiences
overly brief
lack structure and focus
rarely mention the UKPSF and/or ignore important aspects of the framework (e.g. professional values, core knowledge);
written in the 3rd person and/or a general account of their experience of teaching and learning.
Fellowship
For example they might provide evidence of K2 and 3 through reference to reading practical guidelines on how students learn in their discipline as well as having discussed this with their colleagues and reviewed and acted on student feedback.
Another example might be reading and explaining how they have applied the advice from an article on teaching and learning in a relevant subject specific journal.