HEA Fellowship UKPSF - Swansea University Route
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Transcript of HEA Fellowship UKPSF - Swansea University Route
Swansea Application Route
Information Session
Louise Rees, Senior Academic Developer([email protected])
May 2016
Session Aim and Outcomes
Aim - To make you aware of the UK PSF, HEA Fellowship Categories, what the Swansea internal route requires and how you are to be supported in making a claim for Fellowship
Outcomes• You will be able to describe the key
components of the UK PSF• You will be able to identify what the
requirements of the different categories are
….No, its not this
So, what does the UK PSF stand for?Discuss with your partner – 30 seconds
The United Kingdom Professional Standards Framework
The UK PSF Dimensions
Areas of Activity
(5)
Professional Values
(4)
CoreKnowledge
(6)
What you do
What you need to knowThe principles you adopt in teaching
Image source : https://pixabay.com/en/question-problem-think-thinking-622164/ CC0
What do those actually mean
The HEA - National body for enhancing learning and teaching in higher education (HE)Excellent learning and teaching guidanceResponsible for the UK Professional Standards Framework (UK PSF)
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 length of experience in
HE AND also role in leading change in
others in HE within your subject area, College, within the
institution or nationally
Why is Fellowship important?• Commitment to professionalism, recognising good teaching• Alignment with the United Kingdom Professional Standards
Framework (UK PSF)• Portability with UK-wide relevance and desirability• Networking and further CPD opportunities• More Letters after your name!
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 substantially enhances a promotion application
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”
“I have learnt so much from reflecting on my experiences about how they have shaped me as a professional”
“I am now more aware of alternative methods of lecture delivery and how to support a highly diverse cohort of students.”
Fellowship Categories
Principal Fellow
Senior Fellow
FellowAssociate Fellow
Fellowship Categories
Associate Fellow
• Understanding of Learning, Teaching & Assessment• At least 2 of the 5 Areas of Activity• A commitment to appropriate Professional Values• Appropriate Core Knowledge and understanding of at
least K1 and K2• Relevant professional practices, subject and pedagogic
research and/or scholarship within the above activities• Successful engagement, where appropriate, in
professional development activity related to teaching, learning and assessment responsibilities
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the UK PSF
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Associate Fellow - Likely Staff Groups
• 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
Fellowship Categories
Fellow
• 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 and, where appropriate, related professional Practices
Fello
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Fellowship Categories
Fellow - Likely Staff Groups
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• Academic staff who have been working in HE prior to the UKPSF being implemented
• Experienced academics relatively new to UK higher education
• Early career academics• Academic-related and/or support staff holding
substantive teaching and learning responsibilities• Staff with (sometimes significant) teaching-only
responsibilities including, for example, within work-based settings
• Supervising doctoral students represents supporting student learning!
Fellowship Categories
Senior Fellow
• 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 track record of leadership: Successful co-ordination, support, supervision, management and/or mentoring of others (whether individuals and/or teams) in relation to teaching and learning
Seni
or F
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Item in bold is the key descriptor differentiating this from Fellow.
Fellowship CategoriesSe
nior
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low Senior Fellow - 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, including research supervisors or support staff
• Experienced staff with departmental and/or wider teaching and learning support advisory responsibilities within an institution (incl research supervision and support staff)
Fellowship Categories
Principal Fellow
• 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
Prin
cipa
l Fel
low Paraphrased from
the UK PSF
Fellowship CategoriesPr
inci
pal F
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w Principal Fellow - 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
Please note that this is not currently supported by the Swansea Application Route – requires direct application to the HEA
The Swansea Application Route – Routes available
Both routes available for Associate Fellow, Fellow or Senior Fellow applications.
Written Application Route A Presentation Route
Application Deadlines – 4 times a year
all at 2 p.m.
Outcomes will be given approximately 12 weeks following submission.
Sep Jan April July
2015/16 N/A N/A N/A Fri1/7/16
2016/17 Fri16/9/16
Fri13/1/17
Fri7/4/17
Fri7/7/17
Written Application for HEA FELLOWSHIP
Reflective Elements
Reflective Account (focus on the Areas of Activity and
cross reference Core Knowledge and Professional Values).
Leadership element for SF within.
Administrative Elements
Applicant Information
2 References
Line Manager Signoff
Applicant checklist
Case Studies (for Senior Fellowship)
Reflective Account – Written Applications
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
Background & Teaching
Philosophy Area of Activity 1
Area of Activity 2Area of Activity
3
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 ValuesLeadership to be embedded throughout
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 (approx
1500 words each)
+/ 10% discretion in both the Reflective Account and Case Studies word limits
Reflective Account
Presentation Application for HEA Fellowship
Reflective Elements
Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional
Values ListingLeadership element for
SF within.
Applicant Information
Line Manager Signoff
Presentation Delivery
Presentation Summary
Case Studies(for Senior Fellowships)
Administrative Elements
References
Applicant checklist
Key Differences in Presentation Requirements
All 5 Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge and Professional
Values (Listings)Leadership to be
embedded throughout
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 (approx
1500 words each) with
+/- 10% allowance
Presentation Duration: 45
minutes.
Presentation Duration: 30
minutes.
Presentation Duration: 20
minutes.
Plus 10 mins for questions
Which must be evidenced and varies by category of fellowship
The Assessment Criteria – UK PSF Requirements
Knowledge and understanding of
LTA issuesAreas of Activity Core Knowledge
Professional Values
Reference to relevant
literature (key for SFHEA)
CPD
Leadership – for Senior Fellows
Which must be evidenced and varies by category of fellowship
The Assessment Criteria – General Principles
Student-centredness
Format of Submission - first
person and enthusiasm
Influence and Reflection – Not
description
Putting your Application togetherMaterials/Inputs
• Understanding of the UK PSF• Decisions on Fellowship category, timeframe• Evidence of your experience and reflection - referees• Your application in Pebble+ (Word-based versions
available for you to undertake initial drafting)
Ongoing Support• Other Fellows• Mentor Support• Reminders from SALT about
support and deadlines• Videos and resources
Support Sessions• Developing your Application• Writing Reflectively• Case Studies and Leadership• Using Pebble+
Some Key Challenges
TimeWriting Reflectively
Some more Key Challenges
Using Pebble+
Knowledge
References and Line Manager Sign-off
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 (NOT BB direct though!)
• Powerpoints, photos, reference to specific lecture materials exemplifying the UK PSF dimensions, posters
• Relevant emails or testimonials from staff/students
• Links to reviews of your books/practice
Assessments and Recommendations
Scrutiny according to the Assessment Criteria
Recommendations will be one of the following 3 options:
Proceed Clarify Return
Fellowship granted
Revise/add evidence to
application and re-submit
Major revisions and/or
gain/demonstrate evidence
Next Steps - In a Nutshell
Discuss• With line
manager• With
other Fellows
Decide• Category of
Fellowship• Route• Deadline
Tell Me• Pebble+
access• Advice,
guidance, support sessions
Support sessions on the Singleton Campus
Developing your Application
Writing Reflectively
Date Time Room16 June 2.30-4.30 p.m. JC – B04
26 July 2-4 p.m. KH - 206
Date Time Room31 May 2.30 – 4.30 p.m. JC- 208
7 June 10 – 12 noon JC- B04
12 July 10 – 12 noon JC- 208Pebble+
Date Time Room16 June 12.30-2
p.m.Training Room 3 - LIC
26 July 12- 1 p.m.
Training Room 3 - LIC
Case Studies and LeadershipDate Time Room
7 June 2.30 – 5.00 p.m. JC-B04
12 July 2.00 – 4.30 p.m. JC - 208
JC = James Callaghan, KH = Keir Hardie
See the SALT website:https://salt.swan.ac.uk/about-the-hea-and-ukpsf/Also specifically SALT Fellowship Resources https://salt.swan.ac.uk/fellowship-resources/
For videos explaining UK PSF and category requirementsWord based version of application form
More Information
Questions and/or issues