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What is a primary aim of the award mentioned?
What is a primary aim of the award mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a required qualification for applicants?
Which of the following is NOT a required qualification for applicants?
What indicates a successful applicant's commitment to future teaching and learning development?
What indicates a successful applicant's commitment to future teaching and learning development?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with outstanding achievement in teaching and learning?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with outstanding achievement in teaching and learning?
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What type of recognition should applicants ideally have?
What type of recognition should applicants ideally have?
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What is the primary goal of establishing well-defined career routes based on teaching excellence?
What is the primary goal of establishing well-defined career routes based on teaching excellence?
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Which type of institutions traditionally had issues integrating learning and teaching into career pathways?
Which type of institutions traditionally had issues integrating learning and teaching into career pathways?
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What concern do academics have regarding an emphasis on teaching in the context of 'publish or perish'?
What concern do academics have regarding an emphasis on teaching in the context of 'publish or perish'?
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What has led to a shift in promotion policies regarding teaching at certain institutions?
What has led to a shift in promotion policies regarding teaching at certain institutions?
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How is the teaching-research nexus viewed in the context of institutional growth?
How is the teaching-research nexus viewed in the context of institutional growth?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of achievements and accountabilities for applicants in higher education?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of achievements and accountabilities for applicants in higher education?
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What is considered a starting point to build effective teaching practice?
What is considered a starting point to build effective teaching practice?
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What is emphasized as a broad trend in the progression of teaching experience?
What is emphasized as a broad trend in the progression of teaching experience?
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Which method is suggested for securing continuing career development after demonstrating initial teaching competence?
Which method is suggested for securing continuing career development after demonstrating initial teaching competence?
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What is highlighted as a possible way to build subject-based competence without formal programs?
What is highlighted as a possible way to build subject-based competence without formal programs?
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What is a key responsibility of someone leading curriculum innovation?
What is a key responsibility of someone leading curriculum innovation?
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What would contribute to developing project management and leadership capabilities?
What would contribute to developing project management and leadership capabilities?
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Which of the following roles is likely to expose someone to different teaching quality standards?
Which of the following roles is likely to expose someone to different teaching quality standards?
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How can someone actively contribute to the next generation of teachers?
How can someone actively contribute to the next generation of teachers?
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What is one benefit of engaging in accreditation and CPD activities?
What is one benefit of engaging in accreditation and CPD activities?
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Study Notes
Teaching Excellence and Career Progression
- Accomplished university teachers are highly regarded by students.
- Recognition of teaching prowess in professional advancement was previously neglected.
- UK policies, funding, market forces, and teaching-only positions emphasize teaching expertise.
- All UK universities value teaching competence, even for top researchers.
- Teaching evaluation is now public, subject to review and regulation.
- Quality assurance, appraisal, audits, and professional body membership are common.
- QAA (Quality Assurance Agency), HEA (Higher Education Academy), and Learning and Teaching Committees are key factors.
- The National Student Survey (NSS) encourages teaching excellence.
- Increased competition for students (domestic and international) promotes teaching quality.
Platform for Career Progression
- Universities are adopting approaches to acknowledge teaching excellence in career advancement.
- Individuals need to demonstrate an experiential profile and evidence base.
- E-Portfolios and paper-based portfolios are helpful tools.
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for teaching is crucial.
- CPD for teaching is now a requirement, not just optional.
- CPD is necessary for academics to maintain and enhance teaching competence.
- Career routes based on teaching excellence parallel research excellence.
- "Teaching Excellence" criteria are becoming more defined in HEIs.
Key Elements for Promotion
- Teaching excellence is recognised regardless of subject or approach.
- Distinctive teaching, learning, and classroom management are crucial.
- Strong curriculum development, innovative pedagogies, and learning enhancement are sought.
- Learning and teaching-related professional services, leadership, and keynote addresses are highlighted.
- Outstanding contributions, leading learning & teaching innovations, and large student enrolments in effective or unique programs are factors.
- Learning and teaching-related grants are important.
- Distinctiveness in teaching, leadership, and impact in teaching/learning fields.
- Demonstrating impact through peer-reviewed publications, peer-reviewable reports, and excellence in teaching practice.
Building a Base of Experience
- Gaining experience, confidence, and competence in various teaching methods and learning.
- Leading course modules and being responsible for quality.
- Curriculum innovation and management are crucial.
- Securing funding for developmental projects.
- Internal teaching awards are sought.
- Providing coaching, mentoring, and support for colleagues.
- External roles as examiners/panels are often beneficial.
- Leadership roles, including subject area committees.
- Continuous professional development is recommended.
Teaching Portfolio
- Portfolios are used to evidence teaching expertise and are increasingly required.
- These portfolios may include a teaching statement, evidence of teaching activities, and descriptions of teaching effectiveness.
- Essential components include pedagogical approaches, teaching responsibilities, evidence of effectiveness, and teaching development.
- Basic requirements for portfolios may exist but disciplines or institutions often have more detailed or specific criteria.
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Explore how teaching competence influences career progression in UK universities. This quiz highlights the importance of teaching evaluation and policies that foster recognition of teaching excellence. Understand the roles of various organizations and surveys in promoting quality teaching.
