HEA Fellowship Information Slides 2016 - Swansea Application Route
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HEA Fellowship Information Slides 2016 - Swansea Application Route
- 1. Swansea Application Route Information Session Louise Rees, Senior Academic Developer (l.j.rees@swansea.ac.uk) May 2016
- 2. 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
- 3. ….No, its not this So, what does the UK PSF stand for? Discuss with your partner – 30 seconds The United Kingdom Professional Standards Framework
- 4. The UK PSF Dimensions Areas of Activity (5) Professional Values (4) Core Knowledge (6) What you do What you need to knowThe principles you adopt in teaching
- 5. Image source : https://pixabay.com/en/question-problem-think-thinking-622164/ CC0 What do those actually mean
- 6. 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)
- 7. 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
- 8. • 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
- 9. 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”
- 10. “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.”
- 12. 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 Paraphrased from the UK PSF
- 13. Fellowship CategoriesAssociateFellow 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
- 14. 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 Paraphrased from the UK PSF
- 15. Fellowship Categories Fellow - Likely Staff Groups Fellow • 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!
- 16. 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 Paraphrased from the UK PSF Item in bold is the key descriptor differentiating this from Fellow.
- 17. Fellowship CategoriesSeniorFellow 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)
- 18. 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 Paraphrased from the UK PSF
- 19. Fellowship CategoriesPrincipalFellow 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
- 20. The Swansea Application Route – Routes available Both routes available for Associate Fellow, Fellow or Senior Fellow applications. Written Application Route A Presentation Route
- 21. 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 Fri 1/7/16 2016/17 Fri 16/9/16 Fri 13/1/17 Fri 7/4/17 Fri 7/7/17
- 22. 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)
- 23. 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%)
- 24. Differences in Written Requirements Intro & 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 Intro & 2 of the 5 Areas of Activity (1500 words) Minimum K1 and K2 (Core Knowledge) Commitment to all Professional Values Intro & 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
- 25. 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
- 26. 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
- 27. 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 relevant literature (key for SFHEA) CPD Leadership – for Senior Fellows
- 28. 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
- 29. 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+
- 31. Some more Key Challenges Using Pebble+ Knowledge References and Line Manager Sign-off
- 32. 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
- 33. 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
- 34. 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
- 35. Support sessions on the Bay Campus Developing your Application Writing Reflectively Date Time Room 14 June 10 -12 noon SOM 108 25 July 10 -12 noon SOM 106 Date Time Room 23 May 1.00 – 3.00 p.m. SOM 352 8 June 1.00 – 3.00 p.m. SOM 344 13 July 10 – 12 noon SOM 106 Pebble+ Date Time Room 14 June 1-2.30 p.m. PC Room 2 – Bay Library 25 July 1-2.00 p.m. PC Room 2 – Bay Library Case Studies and Leadership Date Time Room 13 July 2.00 – 4.30 p.m. SOM 106 SOM = School of Management
- 36. 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 requirements Word based version of application form More Information
Editor's Notes
- There is however a minimum – 3 years on HE. When I refer to ‘Fellowship’ its generic and not specifically meaning the category of Fellow.
- 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.
- 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 which are explicit in the Assessment Criteria. Student centred-ness, reflection and demonstrating enthusiasm in your words come from the general principles of successful applications shared with us by the HEA. 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 – you need to allocate time to write and gather your evidence. Set a target deadline and work backwards, just like a student assessment! Writing Reflectively – I and me, not we – the scientific approach Evidence gathering – set up a folder of some kind – whatever works to you. Drop box/Google Drive, applications such as Pocket to record your CPD, your materials, student feedback, peer feedback).
- 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, blogs, tweets – 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. Pebble+ - it takes time to upload your evidence to Pebble +. Please come along to the short sessions explaining how to use it.
- 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. Respond to the follow-up email you’ll get..
- You’ll also get a follow-up email with links to example of Pebble+ application etc.