HEA Fellowship Info Slides Jan 2016 - Singleton Campus
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- 1. Swansea Application Route Information Session About the HEA, Fellowship Categories, Benefits of Fellowship Application Requirements – incl Evidence
- 2. The HEA - National body for enhancing learning and teaching in higher education (HE) Excellent learning and teaching guidance Responsible for the UK Professional Standards Framework (UK PSF)
- 3. Resources to help you to teach well Log in to book courses
- 4. 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 employment in HE AND also role in leading change in others in HE within your subject area, College, within the institution or nationally
- 5. • 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
- 6. 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”
- 7. What is the UK PSF? Areas of Activity Professional Values Core Knowledge
- 9. 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 AssociateFellow 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 Paraphrased from the UK PSF Category Listing
- 10. 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 Fellow Likely Staff Groups • 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 Paraphrased from the UK PSF Category Listing
- 11. 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 SeniorFellow 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. Category Listing
- 12. 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 PrincipalFellow 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 Category Listing
- 13. The Swansea Application Route – Routes available Both routes available for Associate Fellow, Fellow or Senior Fellow applications. Written Application Route A Presentation Route
- 14. Application Deadlines Submission deadlines for 2015/16 Outcomes will be given approximately 12 weeks following submission. April July 2016/17 Mon 4/04/16 at 2 p.m. Fri 1/07/16 at 2 p.m. Dates TBC – likely mid Sep, Jan, Apr and July
- 15. 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)
- 16. 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%)
- 17. Differences in Written Requirements All 5 Areas of Activity (3000 words) Demonstrate ALL Core Knowledge Commitment to all Professional Values Leadership 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 (up to 3000 words across both) +/ 10% discretion in both the Reflective Account and Case Studies word limits Reflective Account
- 18. Presentation Application for HEA Fellowship Reflective Elements Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional Values Listing Leadership element for SF within. Applicant Information Line Manager Signoff Presentation Delivery Presentation Summary Case Studies (for Senior Fellowships) Administrative Elements References Applicant checklist
- 19. 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 (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
- 20. Which must be evidenced and varies by category of fellowship The Assessment Criteria – UK PSF Requirements Knowledge and understanding of LTA issues Areas of Activity Core Knowledge Professional Values Reference to pedagogical literature CPD Leadership – for Senior Fellows
- 21. 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 Evidenced
- 22. Putting your Application together Materials/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+
- 24. Some more Key Challenges Using Pebble+ Knowledge References and Line Manager Sign-off
- 25. 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 from staff/students • Links to reviews of your books/practice TIP: See “Indicative Activities” on our Website
- 26. 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
- 27. Next Steps - In a Nutshell Discuss • With line manager • With other Fellows Decide • Category of Fellowship • Route • Deadline Tell Me • Pebble+ access • advice and guidance • Sessions you can attend
- 28. Putting together your application – Videos – for guidance – Assessment Criteria – Strengths and Weaknesses – Mentor support – Support Sessions – Use Word application template BUT transfer to Pebble+ – Evidence gathering – Referees and Line Manager sign-off Image Source: Province of BC: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bcgovphotos/7030374937/ in/photostream/
- 29. Support sessions on the Singleton Campus Developing your Application Writing Reflectively Date Time Room 3 February 2-4 p.m. KH426 Date Time Room 21 January 1-3 p.m. JC- B04 27 January 2-4 p.m. JC- B04 24 February 2-4 p.m. JC- B04 Pebble+ Date Time Room 24 February 12.15 – 1.15 p.m. Training Room 3 - LIC 2 March 2 – 3 p.m. Training Room 3 - LIC Case Studies and Leadership Date Time Room 8 February 10 – 12 noon JC-B04 2 March 5-7 p.m. KH230
- 30. More information? See the SALT website: https://salt.swan.ac.uk/about-the-hea-and- ukpsf/ Also specifically SALT TV https://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
Editor's Notes
- Welcome
- Explain that the website has some fundamental tools to help you in your teaching and assessment If you loginto My Academy you can register then to receive its newsletter and digest. As a Fellow, they offer specific sessions
- There is however a minimum – 3 years on HE. When I refer to ‘Fellowship’ its generic and not specifically meaning the category of Fellow.
- Mention the Descriptors
- Ask the Fellows here to input. Mention strategic goals of 80% of staff by 2020 will have Fellowship or a recognised teaching qualification in HE. This includes applications via the experienced route – the SAR PLUS through on the certificated routes available.
- Won’t go into detail in this session. For each Dimension, there are a number of sub-elements. For example, 5 Areas of Activity, 6 Core Knowledge and 4 Professional values. More information on our website about it, in the leaflet and a ‘simple’ guide is being developed. In the meantime, a document Indicative Activities has more information about what these means.
- The UK PSF underpins each of these categories. Additionally, there are specific features of each category which I’ll outline further. The extent to which they have to meet the UKPSF slightly varies.
- An understanding of LTA Meets 2 of the 5 Areas of Activity Has to meet K1 and K2 at a minimum, Other professional Values, relevant professional practice related to the role and also CPD
- Is the typical category of most academic staff. A broader understanding of LTA Meets all Areas of Activity, all the Core Knowledge and professional Values Ongoing engagement in CPD At least 50% of the Evidence should be within the last 2-3 years. Students are most typically their direct level of influence
- A more thorough understanding of LTA Meets all Areas of Activity, all the Core Knowledge and professional Values, but also demonstrates sucecssful track record of leadership in tehir areas and in partciluar leadership of other staff in HE – within or outisde of the Universirty. Bnuit in HE. Ongoing engagement in CPD References, including to pedagogical literature are expected and not just that they’ve been read, but acted upon and reflected in our practice. At least 50% of the Evidence should be within the last 5 years, in particular the leadership. Doesn’t have to be the same example of leadership. Other Staff are most typically their direct level of influence
- There are 2 routes available for ANY of the categories
- There are 4 application deadlines. No extensions. Applications can be moved between deadlines.
- You are responsible for contacting and getting your references. At least 1 should be an employee of the University. Preferably, at least one of your referee should have Fellowship of the HEA at least at the category you are applying for. Your referee can be your line manager and/or mentor Recently retired staff (e.g. within last 6 months) can be your referee.
- Areas of Activity forms the scaffolding for the application. All complete the Background and Teaching Philosophy AF choose any 2 of the 5. F and SF must do all 5. Cross referencing to the Core Knowledge (Ks) and Professional Values (v). AF – K1 and K2 must be there. Evidence to be attached/weblinked.
- The requirements are outlined in the other handout
- UK PSF – we expect there to be cross-referencing throughout the account/signalling of it within the presentation Your application is based on what you are able to demonstrate in relation to the UK PSF and for Senior Fellowship your influence of others
- In addition to the specific characteristics of the categories as outlined in the UK PSF, we have also adopted these principles, three of which are explicit in the Assessment Criteria, the fourth is expected throughout the application. The first 3 – student centred-ness, reflection and demonstrating enthusiasm in your words come from the general principles of successful applications shared with us by the HEA. The fourth is unique to Swansea. Direct applications to the HEA don’t require any evidence other than references to be submitted. You MUST attach evidence, or if the evidence is on the web, refer to the URL in support of your application.
- First - You have to have an understanding of what the UKPSF and its detailed dimensions mean? I have diagnostics available and cover this in the initial ‘Developing your applications’ sessions. There are also resources on our website and currently an document called Indicative Activities – which I’m in the process of simplifying – what do these Dimensions mean in practice. You have some decisions to make. You have evidence to gather and referees to find. 2 references, at least one MUST be an SU employee. Ideally, they should be Fellows or SF of the HEA…to at least the category you are applying. But more importantly, familiar with your work and be able to frame their reference with their own understanding of the UK PSF and how you are demonstrating your experience against it. Second – there are formal sessions available – more details on our website under Information and Support sessions and signup through our Events page. Third – there are more informal sessions and resources for you to read.
- Ask the Fellows present to discuss their experience about these. Time Writing Reflectively – I and me, not we – the scientific approach Evidence
- Knowledge – of the UK PSF and also some of the relevant literature related to teaching and supporting learning. But some of the references – can be informal, e.g. Research Reports/Conferences on Climate Change, WWF/media reports, newspaper articles – don’t have to be academic references – though for Senior Fellow there should be. References and Line Manager – identify them early and ensure that they get sight of your application so they can write a meaningful reference/ Don’t leave it until the week of the application deadline! SF applications in particular take a long time. I plan on putting up an exemplar of Referee letter very soon. Pebble+ - it takes time to upload your evidence to Pebble +. Please come along to the short sessions explaining how to use it.
- Click through each one. Remind them that direct links to BB won’t work for us – so do screen shots or provide the resource. Keep those testimonial emails of thanks!
- Proceed – recommendation to the IT@S Panel. Clarify – Specific Areas that require revision. The magnitude and timeframe for response will be highlighted in the feedback. revisions. Probably achievable within a few weeks, and would encourage to resubmit ASAP or to next submission deadline. No penalty for not doing that though. You can submit as many times as you wish. Return – more substantial revisions are required. More time and experience before preparing a new application. Assessors may also indicate if you should apply for a different category of Fellowship; but a ‘fall-back’ Fellowship isn’t possible.
- Discuss with line manager about the Category etc. Decide – what category you want to apply for – diagnostic and guidance available on the website. Tell Me.
- You’ll also get a follow-up email with links to example of Pebble+ application etc.