Appendix 2: The UK Professional Standards Framework The UK Professional Standards Framework provides a general description of the main dimensions of the of teaching and supporting learning within the HE environment. It has two components: The Descriptors: These are a set of statements outlining the key characteristics of someone performing four broad categories of typical learning and teaching support roles within higher education. The Dimensions of Practice: These are a set of statements outlining the: Areas of Activity undertaken by teachers and supporters of learning within HE. Design and plan learning activities and/or programmes of study Teach and/or support learning Assess and give feedback to learners Develop effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance Engage in continuing professional development in subjects/disciplines and their pedagogy, incorporating research, scholarship and the evaluation of professional practices Core Knowledge that is needed to out those activities at the appropriate level. The subject material Appropriate methods for teaching and learning in the subject area and at the of the academic programme How students both generally and within their subject/ disciplinary area(s) The use and value of appropriate learning technologies Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of teaching The implications of quality assurance and quality enhancement for academic and professional practice with a particular focus on teaching Professional Values that someone performing these activities should embrace and exemplify: Respect individual learners and diverse learning communities Promote participation in higher education and equality of opportunity for learners Use evidence-informed approaches and the outcomes from research, scholarship and continuing professional development Acknowledge the wider context in which higher education operates recognising the implications for professional practice For access to the full framework, please click on this link: Appendix 3: Self-evaluation document for Principal Fellow
Appendix 2: The UK Professional Standards Framework The UK Professional Standards Framework provides a general description of the main dimensions of the of teaching and supporting learning within the HE environment. It has two components: The Descriptors: These are a set of statements outlining the key characteristics of someone performing four broad categories of typical learning and teaching support roles within higher education. The Dimensions of Practice: These are a set of statements outlining the: Areas of Activity undertaken by teachers and supporters of learning within HE. Design and plan learning activities and/or programmes of study Teach and/or support learning Assess and give feedback to learners Develop effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance Engage in continuing professional development in subjects/disciplines and their pedagogy, incorporating research, scholarship and the evaluation of professional practices Core Knowledge that is needed to out those activities at the appropriate level. The subject material Appropriate methods for teaching and learning in the subject area and at the of the academic programme How students both generally and within their subject/ disciplinary area(s) The use and value of appropriate learning technologies Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of teaching The implications of quality assurance and quality enhancement for academic and professional practice with a particular focus on teaching Professional Values that someone performing these activities should embrace and exemplify: Respect individual learners and diverse learning communities Promote participation in higher education and equality of opportunity for learners Use evidence-informed approaches and the outcomes from research, scholarship and continuing professional development Acknowledge the wider context in which higher education operates recognising the implications for professional practice For access to the full framework, please click on this link: Appendix 3: Self-evaluation document for Principal Fellow
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