Swansea Application Route

Information SessionAbout the HEA, SAR, Fellowship Categories,

Application Requirements – incl EvidenceStrengths and Weaknesses of applications

The HEA is

The Higher Education Academy (HEA) is the national body for enhancing learning and teaching in higher education (HE). It aims to provide excellent learning and teaching guidance, supporting UK HE organisations with an emphasis on improving the student experience.

It coordinated the development of the UK PSF and is responsible for its implementation and review

The UK PSF Dimensions

Areas of Activity

Professional Values

CoreKnowledge

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The UK PSF Dimensions

•A1 - Design and plan learning activities and/or programmes of study

•A2 - Teach and/or support learning•A3 - Assess and give feedback to learners•A4 - Develop effective learning environments and

approaches to student support and guidance•A5 - Engage in continuing professional development in

subjects/disciplines and their pedagogy, incorporating research, scholarship and the evaluation of professional practices

Areas of Activity

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The UK PSF Dimensions•K1 – The subject material•K2 – Appropriate methods for teaching, learning and

assessing in the subject area and at the level of the academic programme

•K3 – How students learn, both generally and within their subject disciplinary area(s)

•K4 – The use and value of appropriate learning technologies

•K5 – Methods of evaluating the effectiveness of teaching•K6 – The implications of quality assurance and quality

enhancement for academic and professional practice with a particular focus on teaching

Core Knowledge

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The UK PSF Dimensions•V1 – Respect individual learners and diverse learning

communities•V2 – Promote participation in higher education and

equality of opportunity for learners•V3 – Use evidence-informed approaches and the

outcomes from research, scholarship and continuing professional development

•V4 – Acknowledge the wider context in which higher education operates, recognising the implications for professional practice

ProfessionalValues

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What is HEA Fellowship?

The formal recognition of staff adhering to the principles of the United

Kingdom UK Professional Standards

Framework (UK PSF)

Different categories of Fellowship according to

your length of employment in HE AND also your role in leading

change within your subject area, College,

within the institution or nationally

Why is Fellowship important?• Commitment to professionalism• Alignment with the United Kingdom Professional Standards

Framework (UK PSF)• Portability with UK-wide relevance• Networking• More Letters!

Associate Fellow of the

Higher Education Academy

(Descriptor 1)

AFHEA

Fellow of the Higher

Education Academy

(Descriptor 2)

FHEA

Senior Fellow of the Higher

Education Academy

(Descriptor 3)

SFHEA

Principal Fellow of the Higher

Education Academy

(Descriptor 4)

PFHEA

Recognising your excellence at Swansea University

Fellowship is considered favourably within the promotions criteria for those on teaching career pathways

The application process and the reflection it requires will provide personal benefits to you as a teacher

Fellowship is embedded within the University’s strategic goals of “Research Led Learning and Inspiring Teaching”

Fellowship growth at Swansea

8% - 2015(98 Fellows)

18% - 2016 (100 applications)

50% - 2017

80% - 2020

Starting from a low base to achieve ambitious strategic goals

Fellowship Options

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The category of fellowship depends on the depth of understanding and practice of learning, teaching and assessment and scope of leadership you have demonstrated.

The SAR currently doesn’t support the Principal Fellowship option.

However the SALT team can advise and support you in your direct application to the HEA.

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Fellowship Options

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scholarship within the above activities• Successful engagement, where appropriate, in professional development

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Likely Staff Groups• Early career researchers with some teaching responsibilities (eg PhD

students, GTAs, contract researchers/post doctoral students etc)• Staff new to teaching (including those with part-time academic

responsibilities)• Staff who support academic provision (eg. Learning technologists, learning

developers and learning resource/library staff)• Staff who undertake demonstrator/technician roles that incorporate some

teaching related responsibilities• Experienced staff in relevant professional areas who may be new to

teaching and/or supporting learning, or who have a limited teaching portfolio

Paraphrased from the UK PSF

Fellowship Options

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• Broader understanding of Learning, Teaching and Assessment Issues• Successful Engagement in all five Areas of Activity• Appropriate knowledge and understanding across all aspects of Core

Knowledge• A commitment to all the Professional Values• Successful incorporation of subject and pedagogic research and/or

scholarship• Successful engagement in CPD related to teaching, learning, assessment

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Likely Staff Groups• Early career academics• Academic-related and/or support staff holding substantive teaching and

learning responsibilities• Experienced academics relatively new to UK higher education• Staff with (sometimes significant) teaching-only responsibilities including,

for example, within work-based settings

Paraphrased from the UK PSF

Fellowship Options

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• Thorough understanding of LTA issues• Successful engagement in all five Areas of Activity; Appropriate knowledge

and understanding across all aspects of Core Knowledge• A commitment to all the Professional Values• Successful incorporation of subject and pedagogic research and/or

scholarship• Successful engagement in CPD related to teaching, learning, assessment

and, where appropriate, related professional practices• Successful co-ordination, support, supervision, management

and/or mentoring of others (whether individuals and/or teams) in relation to teaching and learning

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Likely Staff Groups• Experienced staff able to demonstrate, impact and influence through, for

example, responsibility for leading, managing or organising programmes, subjects and/or disciplinary areas

• Experienced subject mentors and staff who support those new to teaching• Experienced staff with departmental and/or wider teaching and learning

support advisory responsibilities within an institution

Paraphrased from the UK PSF

Item in bold is the key descriptor differentiating this from Fellow.

Fellowship Options

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• Sustained record of effective strategic leadership• Active commitment to and championing of all Dimensions of the

Framework• Successful, strategic leadership to enhance student learning and teaching

quality in institutional, and/or (inter)national settings• Establishing effective organisational policies and/or strategies for

supporting and promoting others• Championing, within institutional and/or wider settings, an integrated

approach to academic practice• A sustained and successful commitment to, and engagement in, CPD

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Likely Staff Groups• Highly experienced and/or senior staff with wide ranging academic or

academic-related strategic leadership responsibilities• Staff responsible for institutional strategic leadership and policymaking in

the area of teaching and learning• Staff who have strategic impact and influence in relation to teaching and

learning that extends beyond their own institution

Paraphrased from the UK PSF

Please note that this is not currently supported by the Swansea Application Route – requires direct application to the HEA

Are you involved in teaching or learning

support?

No SAR is not for you

NoAre you a demonstrator/

instructor?

No

In addition to teaching, do you have impact on

others?

Yes

Consider Senior Fellowship D3

Do you have over 3 years’ teaching

experience?

Yes

Consider Fellowship D2

No

No

Mandatory PGCertHE

Consider Associate Fellowship D1

Yes

Are you preparing to

teach on an HE course?

Yes

Consider Fellowship D2 or Associate Fellowship D1

Yes

Recognising your Teaching – choosing the right Fellowship category for you.The Swansea Application Route (SAR) for HEA FellowshipContact SALT (salt@swansea.ac.uk) for more details

YesDo you teach?

No

Are you involved in learning

support (careers staff, librarians…)

Consider Associate Fellowship D1

Yes

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Which Category is for you?

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On the diagnostic, complete either Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge or Professional Values

Consider what evidence you could provide.

We’ll be back in 10 minutes.

What kinds of evidence?• Excerpts from module feedback/peer review forms,

with selected examples uploaded• Links to videos, websites if you’ve presented at

conferences, the modules taught• Powerpoints, photos, reference to specific lecture

materials exemplifying the UK PSF dimensions, posters

• Relevant emails from staff/students• Links to reviews of your books/practiceTIP: See Indicative Activities on our Website for suggested things you could use as examples

Can’t decide

Check out these blogs:https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/journey-senior-fellow-hea

http://internalexternal-2010.blogspot.co.uk/p/blog-page.html

There are others if you search online. Also talk to an existing Fellow

Routes available at Swansea

Both routes available for Associate Fellow, Fellow or Senior Fellow applications.

Written Application Route A Presentation Route

Written Application for HEA FELLOWSHIP

Reflective Elements

Reflective Account (focus on the Areas of

Activity and cross reference Core Knowledge and Professional Values)

Administrative Elements

Applicant Information

2 References

Line Manager Signoff

Applicant checklist

Case Studies (for Senior Fellowship)

Reflective Account

Within each of the 5 Areas of Activity sections, there must be cross referencing to the Core Knowledge and Professional Values, along with hyperlinks/references/ attached evidence where appropriate to substantiate your reflection and statements.

Reflective Account

Teaching Philosophy

Area of Activity 1

Area of Activity 2Area of Activity

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Area of Activity 4

Area of Activity 5

Each section - 500 words +/- 10%)

Differences in Written Requirements

All 5 Areas of Activity (3000 words)Demonstrate ALL Core Knowledge

Commitment to all Professional Values

Associate Fellow

Fellow

Senior Fellow

2 of the 5 Areas of Activity (1500 words)Minimum K1 and K2 (Core Knowledge) Commitment to all Professional Values

All 5 Areas of Activity (3000 words)Demonstrate ALL Core Knowledge

Commitment to all Professional Values

(2 Case Studies (up

to 3000 words

across both)

+/ 10% discretion in both the Reflective Account and Case Studies word limits

Reflective Account

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Presentation Application for HEA Fellowship

Reflective Elements Administrative Elements

Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge,

Professional Values Listing

Applicant Information

ReferencesLine

Manager Signoff

Applicant checklist

Presentation Delivery

Presentation Summary

Case Studies (for Senior

Fellowships)

KEY Differences in Presentation Requirements

All 5 Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge and Professional

Values (Listings)

Associate Fellow

Fellow

Senior Fellow

2 of the 5 Areas of Activity , at least K1 and K2 (Core

Knowledge), Commitment to all Professional Values

(Listings)

All 5 Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge and Professional

Values (Listings)

(2 Case Studies (up

to 3000 words

across both) with +/- 10%

allowance

Presentation Duration: 45

minutes.

Presentation Duration: 30

minutes.

Presentation Duration: 20

minutes.

Plus 10 mins for questions from assessors

The online application

What materials do youneed to submit?

1 Your completed application form (using Pebblepad template)

4 Two completed references

3 Sign-off from your Line Manager

2 Relevant evidence in support of your application

Some Statements to discuss….

I can gain Senior Fellowship because I’ve worked in HE for 15 years

The Areas of Activity are the most important. I only need to talk about my experience in relation to them.

If I use the HEA format, I’ll be OK to submit my application like that

The application review process

Stage 1Administrative checks – for complete evidence, word limits

Stage 2

Assessor Review – by at least 2 assessors (a 3rd external assessor for Senior Fellowship applications)

Stage 3Review and Ratification by SAR and then the IT@S Panel

Assessments and Recommendations

Scrutiny according to the Assessment Rubric

Recommendations will be one of the following 3 options:

No changes needed. Recommend application for approval

Proceed Clarify

Some minor amendments needed. Re-submission

Return

More substantial revisions before re-submission will be considered

https://goo.gl/Abj3nK

How will I be informed?

You’ll be notified via letter of the IT@S Panel decisions.

Notification

Feedback on your application will then be released via Pebble+Feedback

Successful - HEA Fellowship certificate.Unsuccessful - review the feedback, contact your mentor and/or members of the SALT team regarding re-submission

What Happens

Next

Features of Successful Applications – what the HEA has said

• Applications should relate to the positive impact on student learning

• At D3 (Senior Fellowship) the individual must show sustained record of success/achievement

• Applications should evidence successful engagement with appropriate dimensions of UK PSF

• Applications should not be based on role, job description or status of individual

• Outcomes, impact and influence (and reflection of evidence of same) much more important than role activities per se

General Principles of Successful Applications

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Get the diagnostic here and fill out:

https://goo.gl/NQq9bu

Source: http://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/science-and-application-positive-psychology

On-line viewers:

SALT TVhttps://salt.swan.ac.uk/salt-tv/

And search for Vicky Davies: Exploring the differences between D2 and D3 HEA. Watch the first chapter.http://mrclabsestream.swan.ac.uk/View.aspx?id=5702~4o~osjZKny4&chapID=39

We’ll be back in 5 minutes.

Strengths and Weaknesses of Applications

Strengths of Good Applications

• Written in the first person – YOU, YOUR EXPERIENCE, YOUR IMPACT• 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 UK PSF in their role• articulate the synergy between research, scholarship and professional

activities with their teaching and their students’ learning experiences;• show clear evidence of active, ongoing CPD

• 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 UK PSF 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.

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Weaknesses

The Assessment CriteriaThe Fellowship Categories handout describes the various category requirements…BUT, submissions also assessed against the general principles:• Clear evidence of your impact on the student learning

experience• A personal account, demonstrating your commitment to

learning and teaching• A reflective account, demonstrating your actions in terms

of improving my teaching, learning or assessment practice and/or impact on others

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Steps in Applying

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apply for (review the Fellowship options Flowchart)

Chat to others you know for support, especially other Fellows

Discuss with your line manager.

Download the SAR Guidance Pack

Once you’ve attended/viewed an Information Session (and done the quiz), you’ll be given access to the application form on Pebble+ and wherever possible, allocated a mentor.

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Gather and upload your evidence, reflecting on your practice.

Go on a writing retreat if you need it. Monday Nov 2nd (Bay) or Thursday Dec 17th (Singleton). Book here on SALT events page.

Start putting your application together (you can use the word templates as guidance).

Identify and advise your referees of your intention.

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Have your mentor review your draft first. They won’t proof read it, but prompt you by general questions.

Share your application with two referees.

Give them the Guidance for Referees document.

Chase your references and get sign off by your line manager.

Submit all the required material by the submission deadline

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Application Deadlines

Submission deadlines for 2015/16

Outcomes will be given approximately 12 weeks following submission.

January April July

Fri 8/01/16 at 2 p.m.

Mon 4/04/16 at 2 p.m.

Fri 1/07/16 at 2 p.m.

More information?

See the SALT website:https://salt.swan.ac.uk/about-the-hea-and-ukpsf/

Also specifically SALT TVhttps://salt.swan.ac.uk/salt-tv/

Search for “HEA Fellowship Vicky Davies” – there are 2 videos there explaining the difference in categories, especially D3 and the Strengths and Weaknesses

HEA Fellowship Quizhttps://goo.gl/IqmWib

Fill in the quiz (above link or QR code). Those who pass (70% +) will get access to the Pebble+ application platform for HEA Fellowship