Applying for Higher Education Academy HEA recognition through

Applying for Higher Education Academy (HEA) recognition through the UH CPD Framework Angela Hammond a. hammond@herts. ac. uk 01707 289416 (external) 4916 (internal) Learning and Teaching Innovation Centre

Aims of the workshop At the end of the workshop we hope you will have: • considered the importance of being a ‘dual professional’ • considered and discussed the CPD framework (understanding the application and assessment processes) • identified which category of fellowship is appropriate for you • reflected and evaluated your own experiences in light of the UK Professional Standards Framework and considered your practice against the relevant criteria for their identified category of fellowship • started to draft your own submission

University of Hertfordshire perspective • We support the HEA national professional recognition scheme and view it as an important marker of learning and teaching professionalism Teaching and/or Supporting Learning Subject, discipline or area of expertise Dual professionalism Based on the UK Professional Standards Framework

Professional Recognition Benefits • • Be recognised for the valuable work you do and to celebrate this Valuable portable asset recognised across the sector Might be critical for promotion/career progression Help to keep up to date with latest developments in learning and teaching (CPD events, networking)

UH Accreditation Descriptor 1 is Associate Fellow (AFHEA), Descriptor 2 is Fellow (FHEA) and Descriptor 3 is Senior Fellow (SFHEA). Descriptor 4 is Principal Fellow (PFHEA) and not available within the University, but support is available for an application directly to the HEA.

UKPSF Dimensions of the Framework Areas of activity 1. Design and plan learning activities and/or programmes of study 2. Teach and/or supporting learning 3. Assess and give feedback to learners 4. Developing effective environments and approaches to student support and guidance 5. Engage in continuing professional development in subjects / disciplines and their pedagogy, incorporating research, scholarship and the evaluation of professional practice Areas of Activity Core Knowledge Professional Values

UKPSF Dimensions of the Framework Professional values 1. Respect for individual learners and diverse learning communities 2. Promote participation in higher education and equality of opportunity for learners 3. Use evidence-informed approaches and the outcomes from research, scholarship and continuing professional development 4. Acknowledge the wider context in which higher education operates recognising the implications for professional practice Areas of Activity Core Knowledge Professional Values

UKPSF Dimensions of the Framework Core knowledge (knowledge and understanding of) 1. The subject material 2. Appropriate methods for teaching and learning in the subject area and at the level of the academic programme 3. How students learn, both generally and in the subject / disciplinary area 4. The use and value of appropriate learning technologies 5. Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of teaching 6. The implications of quality assurance and enhancement for academic and professional practice with a particular focus on teaching Areas of Activity Core Knowledge Professional Values

Application via our UH CPD Framework Routes for: • Associate Fellow • Senior Fellow

Which category might you apply for? Associate Fellow • Early career researchers • Ph. D students • Staff very new to teaching • Learning technologists • Digital Literacy Support staff • Technical staff • Careers staff • Outreach staff • Early career academics • Support staff with substantive teaching roles • Experienced academics new to UK HE • Experienced research staff who’ve recently taken on teaching activities • Staff with teaching responsibilities within, for example, workbased settings Senior Fellow • Experienced staff with responsibility for leading or organising programmes/ subject/ discipline areas • Experienced subject mentors • Experienced staff with learning and teaching responsibilities at School or University level

Application for AFHEA Apply • Complete Associate Fellow evidence template / Prepare your presentation • Select 2 Areas of Activity (A 1 -A 4) – 600 words covering 2 examples for each • 400 -500 words on Area of Activity 5 – Write according to the Learning Landscape • Self check against criteria Self check • Use a buddy to peer review • 2 references References • 1 should be a FHEA or SFHEA Submit • Submit to Assessment panel / Attend for your presentation and discussion • Assessment panel decision • Not yet successful – referral for LTIC support

Application for AFHEA

Application for FHEA Apply • Complete Associate Fellow evidence template / Prepare your presentation • All Areas of Activity (A 1 -A 4) – 600 words covering 2 examples for each • 800 -1000 words on Area of Activity 5 – Write according to the Learning Landscape • Self check against criteria Self check • Use a buddy to peer review • 2 references, 1 should be your line manager References • 1 should be a FHEA or SFHEA Submit • Submit to Assessment panel / Attend for your presentation and discussion • Assessment panel decision • Not yet successful – referral for LTIC support

Application for FHEA

Application for SFHEA Application Preparing for the panel References Submit • Complete Senior Fellow evidence template with 1000 words on your sustained effectiveness • Not an FHEA? Complete the FHEA application in part one • FHEA? 1500 words on how your understanding of L&T has developed and deepened • Identify two examples of how you’ve supported/mentored/guided other staff in their L&T that you will speak to in your oral assessment • Self check against criteria, find a buddy for peer review • • 3 references, 1 should be your line manager Colleague who is in a position to comment on your record of effectiveness Colleagues who has been influenced or supported by you One of your referees should be a FHEA/SFHEA or PFHEA • Submit and then attend assessment panel • Assessment panel decision • Not yet successful – referral for LTIC support

Application for SFHEA

Evidencing your professional development

It is essential to: • You must support your reflective evidence by linking it to learning and teaching literature appropriate to your context and experience throughout your application • Show us clearly how you meet the Core Knowledge and Professional Values • Indicate in your text where you think the links are by including the relevant knowledge or value in brackets, like a reference (K 1) (V 3) • It is really important that you make a claim, rather than the Panel extract the evidence

Reference requirements Discuss your plan to apply for recognition with your line manager Referees must be familiar with UKPSF Referees must be able familiar with your work and the context in which you teach and/or support learning. • One shouldrequirements be an internalfor Referee colleague Associate Fellow • At least one should be a Fellow (or Senior Fellow or Principal Fellow) of the HEA Referee requirement for Senior Fellow Referee requirements for Fellow • Line manager - should be able to confirm that you have recently discussed your CPD in relation to L&T • At least one should be a Fellow (or Senior Fellow or Principal Fellow) of the HEA • Line manager - should be able to confirm that you have recently discussed your CPD in relation to L&T • Colleague who is in a position to comment on your record of effectiveness in relation to L&T • Colleague who has been influenced or supported by you • Two of your referees should be internal colleagues & at least one of your referees should be a Fellow (or Senior Fellow or Principal Fellow) of the Higher Education Academy.

Gathering your evidence; think about your education roles and experiences Useful to develop a timeline Might include: • Career milestones • Specific roles • Involvement in learning and teaching initiatives • Areas of research/scholarly practice • Recognition and Reward • Collaboration • Staff development activity • Leadership/management roles

Getting feedback on your submission LTIC colleagues are happy to: • discuss overall approaches and ideas • provide feedback on a full draft of one section (written or prepared) • provide feedback on case studies chosen for oral assessment (SFHEA) We would also recommend attending a writing day: • 10. 30 -16. 00 Wednesday 6 th April, R 129 • 10. 30 -16. 00 Friday 20 th May, LG 4 • 10. 30 -16. 00 Tuesday 5 th July, R 129

Application process 1. Complete application requirements including references 2. Email your application to HEAFellowships@herts. ac. uk 3. You will receive a confirmation of receipt email 4. You will then receive details of your assessment date. – If a written submission for AFHEA or FHEA you will be informed of the date that the panel will meet to consider your application. – Oral assessment AFHEA/FHEA and all SFHEA applicants will receive details of time, date and room for the assessment

Application process 5. Following panel meetings you will be emailed with the outcome. ― If not initially successful you will be referred to a colleague in the Learning and Teaching Innovation Centre for support to reapply 6. We will send confirmation to HEA and you will receive certification from them by email 7. There is a payment required by the HEA for colleagues based at a nonsubscribing institution (i. e. not working at UH): – AFHEA = £ 100 person – FHEA = £ 200 person – SFHEA = £ 300 person Fees correct according to HEA website accessed on June 1 st 2015

Dates and Deadlines for your Diary AFHEA/FHEA • 27 th May with a submission deadline of 29 th April 2016 • 8 th July with a submission deadline of 10 th June 2016 SFHEA • 21 st and 22 nd July with a submission deadline of 24 th June 2016 • 15 th and 16 th September with a submission deadline of 19 th August 2016 Application form, evidence template and references to be sent to: HEAFellowships@herts. ac. uk