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Teaching Excellence Network Citations Workshop

Associate Professor Catherine Sinclair(Academic Coordinator, ALTC Initiatives)

Associate Professor Janne Malfroy (Head, Teaching Development Unit

BXa G11 Werrington Southc.sinclair@uws.edu.au(x5190, 0410646578)

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OverviewWelcome

Application Forms, Timelines & UWS Review Process

Components of an Application

Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

Criteria for Citations

Looking at Successful Applications

Writing and Refining your Application

Preparing your Citation Application

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Application Forms, Timelines & UWS Review Process

16/03/09Final application

to PVC (L&T) via ALTCinfo@uws.edu.au

02/04/09Hard copies of revised application

+ supporting documentation submitted to

Assoc Dean (Academic) / Unit manager

04/02/09Send HoS/ Director

endorsed EOI to Assoc Dean (Academic)

08/04/09Copies forwarded to Office of PVC (L&T)

24/04/09Copies mailed to ALTC

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Components of an ApplicationTeaching & learning context

Teaching philosophy (What drives your teaching?)

Criterion/ia (What are your strengths?)

Evidence of impact on

student learningCitation (What key words

describe your outstanding contribution to student learning?)

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Criteria for Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

Five broad criteria

1. Approaches to the support of learning and teaching that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn

2. Development of curricula, resources and services that reflect a command of the field

3. Approaches to assessment, feedback and learning support that foster independent learning

4. Respect and support for the development of students as individuals5. Scholarly activities and service innovations that have influenced and

enhanced learning and teaching

(*Changed for 2008 to be more inclusive of the work of support and general staff)

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Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

To recognise and reward diverse contributions by individuals and teams Significant contribution to student learning

Sustained period Widely recognised- students, colleagues, UWS, broader community Strong institutional endorsement

For staff in many roles: academic, general, sessional, associates Nominations MUST:

relate to student learning in higher education address one or more criteria provide evidence of how contribution has influenced student learning, student engagement or overall student experience

Institutions MUST: Assess the nominationsSubmit to ALTC up to 10 ranked nominations with Citation wording (25

words)

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Looking at Successful Applications1. What is the context in which this

person teaches? (key words only)

2. What key words capture their teaching philosophy?

3. What types of evidence were used to support their outstanding contribution to student learning?

4. What key words in the citation statement capture the essence of their application?

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Writing and Refining your Application1. What are the strengths of your application?2. What are the weaknesses, gaps or missing

elements?3. How will you strengthen your application?4. When will you find time to write/ revise your

application?5. Who can help you? Has anyone

read your draft?6. Will you be ready by 16th March?7. Where to now?

Feedback from colleagues Finding a Professional Friend TDU, ALTC Coordinator

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Preparing your Citation Application

Do not attempt to address all criteria. Select one or two areas of strength. No advantage to select more

The examples under the criteria are indicative The written statement should contain

Proposed citation (max 25 words)Summary of particular contribution & specific contextStatement addressing chosen selection criterion/iaStatement of evidence for ways your contribution has:

influenced student learning/ engagement/ overall experience been sustained over time been recognised by colleagues, UWS &/or broader community

Provide examples, evidence & impact Provide evidence from a variety of sources Demonstrate breadth and depth Write in your own voice Less is more – if it cannot be said in 4 A4 pages for Statement (minimum 11

point, Arial Narrow recommended, 2cm margins) then EDIT Choose 2 referees carefully You cannot start writing too soon. Start now. Seek feedback