bay campus - hea fellowship information session jan 2016
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Swansea Application Route
Information SessionAbout the HEA, Fellowship Categories,
Benefits of FellowshipApplication Requirements – incl Evidence
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)
Resources to help you to teach well
Log in to book courses
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 employment 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 enhanced 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”
What is the UK PSF?
Areas of Activity
Professional Values
CoreKnowledge
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
Asso
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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
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
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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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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 (up
to 3000 words
across both)
+/ 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 (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
Which 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 pedagogical
literatureCPD
Leadership – for Senior Fellows
Which varies by category of fellowship
The Assessment Criteria – General Principles
Student-centredness
Format of Submission - first
person and enthusiasm
Influence and Reflection – Not
descriptionEvidenced
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 from staff/students• Links to reviews of your books/practiceTIP: See “Indicative Activities” on our Website
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 and
guidance• Sessions you
can attend
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/
Support sessions on the Bay Campus
Developing your Application
Writing ReflectivelyDate Time Room22 January 1-2.30
p.m.GH-011
Date Time Room
18 January 1-3 p.m. GH-011
22 January 10- 12 noon
GH-011
10 Feb 2-4 p.m. SOM 108
Pebble+
Date Time Room10 Feb 12 – 1
p.m.PC Room 2 Bay Library
16 March 2 – 3 p.m.
PC Room 2 Bay Library
Case Studies and LeadershipDate Time Room10 February
5-7 p.m SOM 108
9 March 2-4 p.m. SOM 108
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
Questions and/or issues