1. + Applying for 2015 UTS Learning and Teaching Awards and Citations http://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/teaching-and-learning/awards-and-citations/2015-awards-and-citations

2. + Changes for 2015 Changes in Selection Categories to align with changes in national OLT awards New learning.futures category replaces the Learning2014 category Previous Internationalisation and Widening Participation categories incorporated into UTSModel and Academic Support categories. Some changes to application form

3. + Citations Recognise diversity of contributions – no specific categories May be team or individual Address only one of the selection criteria Submission is 4 pages plus attachments Citation winners are eligible to apply for national OLT Citations and for UTS Learning and Teaching awards in subsequent years

4. + Learning and Teaching Awards Recognise broader contributions in specific categories Team Teaching Individual Teaching Early Career Teaching learning.futures Teaching by a casual or sessional staff member Strengthening the UTS Model of Teaching and Learning Postgraduate Supervision Academic support Two or three criteria must be addressed, depending on the category Eight page application, plus supporting material

5. + The UTS Model of Learning? See the UTS Strategic Plan! 1. an integrated exposure to professional practice through dynamic and multifaceted modes of practice-oriented education 2. professional practice situated in a global workplace, with international mobility and international and cultural engagement as centre piece. 3. Learning which is research-inspired and integrated, providing academic rigour with cutting edge technology to equip graduates for life-long learning. Being updated – but use the current version this year

6. + learning.futures A suite of projects and initiatives make up learning.futures, including: practices developed through the Learning2014 initiative. These practices aim to combine the best of online and face-to-face teaching and make use of the new spaces on campus that have been designed to accommodate approaches such as flipped and collaborative learning. renewing the UTS Model of Learning the Graduate Profile Framework; Graduate workplace success including internships and internship-like experiences; and Ongoing innovation in curriculum design. http://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/teaching-and- learning/learningfutures/overview

7. + Criteria for Selection 1. Approaches to teaching and the support of learning that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn. 2. Development of curricula, resources or services that reflect a command of the field. 3. Evaluation practices that bring about improvements in teaching and learning. 4. Innovation, leadership or scholarship that has influenced and enhanced learning and teaching and/or the student experience. This includes contribution to the development of good learning and teaching practices through leadership or mentoring.

8. + Addressing the Criteria Citations - address one of the four criteria Individual or team awards - address at least three of the criteria Other categories – address at least two of the criteria

9. + Writing your application Write to your audience The selection committee DVC (Education and Students) An undergraduate student A postgraduate student A previous winner A Professor or Associate Professor nominated by Academic Board Don’t assume they understand the language of your discipline or how your approaches are distinctive

10. + Applications are a genre Important to include something about your philosophy of student learning and/or support towards the beginning, and relate this to the rest of your application. Good to establish context – what is unique or challenging, about the context? What is innovative or distinctive about students’ learning experience and/or engagement and how you design and facilitate it in this context? When presenting evidence, a useful approach is “Claim, Explain, Evidence, Impact” – Repeat The application needs to be written about your students’ learning and your contribution to it, not just your teaching activities Consider beginning sentences with “Students” rather than “I” Evidence is best if it demonstrates impact on student learning rather than simply appreciation of you as a teacher.

11. + How they are assessed The nomination will be judged against the chosen criteria on the extent to which it shows evidence, particularly evidence of evaluation in the written statement, that the nominee’s contribution has: a. influenced student learning, student engagement or the overall student experience b. gained recognition from fellow staff, the institution, and/or the broader community c. been sustained for an appropriate period (usually at least 2 years for citations and 3+ for awards Innovation is highly regarded

12. + Evidence of contributions to students’ learning, engagement and/or experience of university to support your claim Evidence of a scholarly approach, framed by a conscious philosophy. Clear descriptions of particular practices relevant to the contribution(s), with concrete examples. Achievement of positive student outcomes relevant to the contribution. (Please refer to guidelines for suggestions) Important that evidence goes further than “ XXX is great” needs to add “….because xxx really helped me to …” “xxx’s class changed my view of …” Positive student feedback, from SFS or other relevant indicators depending on the contribution. In many cases, evidence will also include how the applicant(s) have responded to feedback over time in order to refine/improve the contribution.

13. + Evidence cont: Peer review or recognition of the contribution Scholarly communication of the contribution, for example through Faculty or UTS seminars or Teaching and Learning forums, conference papers or publications For leadership contributions, evidence may focus on impacts on teaching or support practices in a course or program that contribute to student outcomes Evidence of internal recognition of the contribution within UTS, and/or evidence of external recognition from professional bodies, employers or other universities Formal evaluations

14. + Eligibility for Citations At least three years of UTS teaching required, except for Casual Academics Casual Academics must have at least 4 semesters of teaching at UTS – not necessarily consecutive Team leaders must have three years teaching, and other team members - two years Exclusions in the same category for previous winners For other eligibility, please refer to printed guidelines Questions?

15. + Citation Nominations Nomination form Written statement of consent to the nomination Two written references of no more that a single A4 page each, provided by people who are able to make informed comment on the applicant’s contribution (Not Dean /A/Dean/ Head of School/ Unit Director) 4 page written statement conforming to guidelines 12 pt and 2cm margins Useful to establish the context at the beginning – size of cohort distinguishing characteristics of students and or subject Student Feedback Surveys for at least the last two years – Use the summary report from PQU (not your own printed versions) Equivalent evaluation evidence required for student support applications. Postgrad supervision applicants are advised to use the RSFS (cont)

16. + Citation Nominations (cont) Committee will also contact your Dean and Associate Dean/Head of School or Unit Director for confidential written comments (Make sure that you advise all of these referees about the nature of your application) No additional supporting documentation 12 hard copies to the Office of the DVC ( Education and Students)) and one soft copy to Philippa Scott@uts.edu.au by 5:00pm Tues 13 th October 2015

17. + Eligibility for Learning and Teaching Awards At least three years of UTS teaching required Team leaders must have three years teaching, and team members must have two years Exclusions in the same category for previous winners Please refer to printed guidelines Questions?

18. + Learning and Teaching Award Nominations Nomination form Written statement of consent to the nomination Two written references of no more that a single A4 page each, provided by people who are able to make informed comment on the applicant’s contribution Not Dean/ A/Dean / Head of School Up to eight page written statement conforming to guidelines - 12 pt and 2cm margins Student Feedback Surveys for at least the last two years – Use the summary report from PQU Equivalent evaluation evidence required for student support applications. Postgrad supervision applicants are advised to use the RSFS (cont)

19. + Learning and Teaching Award Nominations (cont) Supporting documentation of up to Eight A4 pages or one media resource (website, audio-visual resource etc. The committee will not view more than eight pages if a website or equivalent is submitted Committee will also contact your Dean and Associate Dean/Head of School or Unit Director for confidential written comments (Make sure that you advise all of these referees about the nature of your application) 12 hard copies to the Office of the DVC (Education and Students) and one soft copy to Philippa Scott@uts.edu.au by 5:00pm Tues 13 th October 2015

20. + Pathway to National Recognition – Office for Learning and Teaching Similar Criteria For OLT Citations you address one criterion For National Teaching Awards you need to address all the criteria Need to present strong evidence including evidence of recognition within your own university – UTS Citations and Teaching Awards provide this

21. + UTS 2014 OLT Citation Recipients Chemical Safety and Legislation Team, Dr Alison Beavis and Ms Neela Griffiths For transforming student engagement in the subject Chemical Safety and Legislation: from a hazard to a cross-disciplinary, collaborative success story. Dr Penny Crofts - Law For developing authentic, sustained and transformative experiences of 'law in action' that inspire students with a passion for justice and integrity. Ms Joanne Paterson Kinniburgh - DAB For industry-focused innovation in architectural design studio pedagogy and a peer- learning program delivering demonstrable improvements to student learning and student leadership development opportunities. Management Consulting Team, Dr Natalia Nikolova and Ms Lisa Andersen - Business For an innovative work-integrated learning approach to developing consulting skills and social responsibility of postgraduate business students through engagement with industry and the community sector.

22. + 2013 OLT National Teaching Award Recipient Professor Rod O’Donnell – Economics Discipline Group - Business

23. + UTS examples of successful submissions which included professional staff Alternative Formats Service – Library Provision of academic support in the U:Pass program Previous winners at: http://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/teaching- and-learning/awards-and-citations/2014-award- recipients

24. + Contacts Feedback on your application Ask your nominator and referees Make sure you tell your Dean and ADean that you are applying Your IML faculty liaison contacts can give one round of feedback Understanding the criteria IML: x1669 PQU summary reports Ada.Wong@uts.edu.au x2158 Ada.Wong@uts.edu.au