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Developing & supporting post graduates who teach:ILTHE workshop &LTES module

Dr Richard YoungProfessional Development Manager

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1. Who benefits from teacher development? 2. CASAP programme structure3. Introduction to Learning & Teaching in HE (ILTHE -

formerly ITLHE Part A)4. Learning, Teaching & Engaging Students (formerly

ITLHE Part B)UK Professional Standards Framework

5. But, I don’t have much time or teaching opportunities....

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1. Who benefits from teacher development?Develop your ability to establish & develop relationships

Assist your career development (both inside and outside HE)

Receive consistently highquality learning experiences

Better quality learning outcomes

Improve quality of teaching by sharing good practice within and between

Academic Units & Institutes

Enhance reputation and profile through increase in teaching qualifications

Improve knowledge about teachingDevelop your teaching (& overall communication)skills

UKPSF - Confidence fromnational accreditation

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UniversityStudents

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2. CASAP programme structure

• Introduction to Learning & Teaching (workshop)• Learning Teaching & Engaging Students (module)

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3. ILTHE (formerly ITLHE Part A)– The Basics

• 2 day workshop covering teaching & learning topics• Meets university mandatory training requirements• Seminar or Demonstrating focus• Receive certificate of attendance• 13 Part A workshops per year

(7 in Semester 1 and 6 in Semester 2)

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ILTHE– Entry Requirements & Application Process

1. You must be nominated by your school, usually by the School Administrator who is initially contacted by the person leading the teaching, e.g. module leader.

2. School approves application & forwards nomination to SDU.

3. Receive confirmation of place from SDU & available dates.

SDU webpages and/ or ilthe@ncl.ac.uk

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4. Learning, Teaching & Engaging Students (LTES)– The Basics

• 6 month self, peer and tutor-directed programme • 5 cohorts on 3 start dates/year (2 x Sept, Nov, 2 x Jan)• 4.5 day taught block & 1 half day follow up group

session (plus faculty-based mentor)• NOTES materials (online preparation) and tasks• Build a portfolio of assessed tasks including mapping

your development against UKPSF in order to gain Descriptor 1 (Associate Fellow)

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UK Professional Standards Framework

• A national framework for recognising and benchmarking teaching & learning support roles in HE using Descriptors 1-4

Why is UKPSF important?• Promotes professionalisation of teaching & learning support

within HE • Fosters creative and innovative approaches to teaching &

learning • Enables HE staff to gain recognition & reward for developing

their capabilities as teachers and supporters of learning

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LTES Portfolio Tasks

• write a personal statement (including personal goals) with reference to the UKPSF

• complete two peer reviews (usually teaching observations)

• undertake self-reflection on peer reviews (incorporating relevant pedagogical literature)

• review progress against UKPSF and revise personal goals

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LTES– Entry Requirements & Application Process

• Must have completed ILTHE before beginning LTES• Have a minimum of 5 hours of observable group

teaching at Newcastle University while undertaking LTES

• Have completed 20 hours teaching experience by the time you complete LTES

• Note: PhD candidates should discuss intentions with supervisor before applying

• Apply via application form (casap@ncl.ac.uk)

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The Benefits of doing LTES

• Share practice with colleagues occupying similar and different roles across the university

• Increased knowledge and skills = increased confidence in teaching contexts

• Ability to talk professionally & persuasively about your teaching (interviews?)

• A route into Newcastle Teaching Award (& similar awards at other institutions)

• A route towards recognition at UKPSF Descriptor 1 and thereby the status of Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy of the UK

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Previous PGR Participants

• “I would certainly recommend this to colleagues. The course provides useful practical skills and is taught professionally and efficiently in a pleasant environment.”

• "Meeting other ‘beginner teachers’ has been a great help. Talking to them still benefits my teaching.”

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Previous PGR Participants

• "I made some good friends and interesting contacts that I hope will continue even now that I have left Newcastle.“

• “I have been offered a permanent academic job, and my experience on this course helped my case. Such emphasis is now placed on learning and teaching skills in higher education that this qualification is a fantastic addition to an academic CV.”

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5. But, I don’t have much time or many teaching opportunities....

• EventsLearning & Teaching Seminars (LTDS)Annual Learning & Teaching Conference (SDU/ LTDS)Research Teas and other events (CfLaT – in ECLS)

• L&T resources: – LTDS/ SDU– Higher Education Academy