1. 2011 UKPSF 2011 The UK Professional Standards Framework for for teaching and supporting learning in higher education 1

2. Key characteristics of UKPSF and Recognition Scheme Using the UKPSF to plan and guide your CPD Gaining national recognition for your teaching role Why apply and for which category? Making a successful application 2 Professional Development and the HEA

3. HEA STEM (Engineering): Using Everyday Examples in the Engineering Classroom to Improve Learning and Student Retention 16 April @ University of Liverpool/18 th April @ UCL Presents research-based strategies focused on relating engineering concepts to everyday examples when teaching engineering students; developed and successfully implemented to improve the engagement (and hence retention) of engineering students as part of the ‘ENGAGE: Engaging Students in Engineering’ project (http://www.engageengineering.org/).http://www.engageengineering.org/ 3 HEA STEM Development Events

4. Who does the Framework belong to? Developed by the Academy On behalf of the sector It is the property of all those with a direct interest in the Higher Education sector 4

5. What is the UKPSF? Describes the professional role of ‘teaching and supporting learning’ in HE … Practitioner perspective … Expressed as Dimensions - used to construct… Four Descriptors comprehensively covering teaching and learning support roles within HE. 5

6. Core Knowledge Needed to carry out those activities at the appropriate level Professional Values Someone performing these activities should embrace and exemplify Areas of Activity Undertaken by teachers and supporters of learning within HE 6

7. Design & plan (A1) Teach/support learning (A2) Assess & feedback (A3) Evaluate & Develop (A5) Environment Support Guidance (A4) The Areas of Activity 7

8. 8 Core Knowledge

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10. 4 x Descriptors corresponding to 4 x Fellowship categories Each Descriptor has two parts: An introductory statement indicating type, quality and depth of engagement Between 5 & 7 elements indicating the evidence required for recognition and mainly based on the Dimensions 10 The Descriptors

11. Categories NOT levels But there is a natural progression Typical role is for guidance only Use to check alignment Use to plan and guide CPD Use to gain recognition 11 The Descriptors - 2

12. 12 The UKPSF Concise Comprehensive Coherent Practical LegitimateDevelopmental Strategic

13. What is the Framework for? It provides a means to comprehensively: Benchmark Develop Recognise & reward … teaching and learning support roles within HE. 13

14. The Fellowship Scheme The Academy recognises staff against the UKPSF through its Fellowship scheme. Associate Fellow = D1 Fellow = D2 Senior Fellow = D3 Principal Fellow = D4 14

15. Think deeply about your work in the area of teaching and supporting learning in HE Ensure your practice is aligned with a nationally recognised standard for HE Gain national recognition for your role as a teacher and/or supporter of learning within the HE context 15 The benefits of Fellowship

16. Explore the distinction between the Descriptors What kinds of experience and development would be needed to move from one category to another? Which category is right for you? 16 Activity 1: Fellowship categories

17. Applying for recognition You can apply for recognition against the UKPSF in two ways: 1.The experience route 2.Successful completion of an accredited institutional programme or scheme 17

18. The experience route to AF/F Account of Professional Practice Analytic approach Structured round Areas of Activity Core Knowledge and Prof Values - explicit 3000 words for Fellow 1400 words for Associate Fellow Two referees + confirming institutional signatory Assessed by accreditors appointed from the sector 18

19. Claim Personal Engagement Reflection Alignment Commitment Evidence based Quality Currency Sufficiency 19 Key principles for all applicants

20. Identify and share your own engagements with teaching and learning, both current and in the past Take an example from your own practice and explore how you might use this activity reflectively to provide evidence for: Area of Activity One Relevant Core knowledge Relevant Professional values 20 Activity 2: Reflection

21. Senior Fellowships Account of Professional Practice Synoptic approach Reflective narrative Two case studies of professional practice c) 6000 words Two referees + confirming institutional signatory Assessed by accreditors appointed from the sector 21

22. Account of professional practice Record of educational impact Reflective account of practice Three advocate statements Confirming institutional signatory Assessed by panel of 3 accreditors 22 Principal Fellowship

23. How does D2 differ from D1 and what development work would be needed to move from D1 to D2? How does D3 differ from D2 and what development work would be needed to move from D2 to D3? How does D3 differ from D4 and what development work would be needed to move from D3 to D4? 23 A3: Developing your teaching role

24. Form into pairs/trios – based on chosen category Agree next review date with partners Set target for completion 24 Next steps – strategies

25. You can use the framework to: Gain recognition for your own teaching and learning support activities Plan and guide your own Continuing Professional Development in the area of teaching and learning Promote the professionalisation of teaching and learning support within Higher Education

26. And you can use it to: Foster creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning Enable staff to gain recognition and reward for developing their capabilities as teachers and supporters of learning Gain Academy accreditation for education development programmes and schemes

27. And also: Enhance the quality and prominence of teaching and learning activities Facilitate and support the design and delivery of initial and continuing education development programmes and activities Demonstrate to students and other stakeholders the professionalism that staff and institutions brings to teaching and support for student learning

28. And also: Develop policies and systems for the recognition and reward of teaching and learning support staff Promote a strong culture of teaching and learning support

29. To find out more About the Framework http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/ukpsf http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/ukpsf About the Fellowship scheme http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/professional- recognition http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/professional- recognition About Accreditation http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/accreditation http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/accreditation 29