Teaching Profiles and T&L Promotion Prof Bairbre Redmond Deputy Registrar Teaching & Learning Open Advisory Sessions 14 th and 17 th September ‘12 This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be used by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by 1 Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate.
Teaching Profile • Located in Research Management System • Designed to be a partner rather than an adjunct to the Research Profile • New guidelines imbedded (use the i symbol for drop-down menu) • Some automatically populated information • Option to make elements publically viewable • Downloadable for Promotions Application This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate. 2
Teaching Profile Sections Teaching Philosophy Modules Co-ordinated Modules Contributed to Enhancement of (own) Teaching Student Feedback Review & Enhancement of Curriculum Developing as a Teacher Innovation & Leadership This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate. 3
What are your key philosophies/beliefs about student learning? What theories of pedagogy inform your practice? This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate. 4
This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate. 5
This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate. 6
Enhancing your Teaching M ove to the Practical – How do you improve the quality of your teaching? • How does an understanding of student learning inform your teaching? • How you reflect on & respond to student feedback ? How else do you review your teaching? • Has anyone observed your teaching ? What were resulting changes? • Have you received any awards/grants/recognitions on the basis of the quality of your teaching This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate. 7
This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate. 8
Review & Enhancement of Curriculum • Module design to maximise student learning • Linking modules with other relevant subjects, programmes, professional practise, etc.? • Curriculum initiatives or broader Programme developments in which you have had a role? This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate. 9
Developing as a Teacher • How do you improve your knowledge and skills as a University Teacher? • How do you stay up to date in teaching approaches, pedagogy and/or curriculum design in your discipline? • Have you attended any courses/workshops/events related to teaching and student learning? • Have you contributed to the support and/or training of academic colleagues in the areas of teaching & learning? This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate. 10
Innovation & Leadership • How have you shared your knowledge and skills as a University Teacher? • What contributions have you made to overall teaching & learning improvements in your School, College or at Professional level? • Have you taken on a leadership role in teaching & learning in your School/College? • Have you researched or published on any aspect of your teaching? • Describe any distinctions/recognitions that you have received for your teaching. This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate. 11
This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate. 12
T&L Benchmarks 2012 SL Promotion T1 – Teaching Commitment T2 – Quality of Teaching T3 – Curriculum Development T4 - Personal & Professional Development T5 - Innovation & Leadership Satisfactory: Must meet Satisfactory in all categories Excellence: Satisfactory in all categories, Excellent in T1 & T2 and any one of T3, T4 & T5. This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate.
T1 - Teaching Commitment SL Promotion • Clear description of teaching duties ( put Modules Coordinated/Contributed to in context) • Clear record of hours taught, different teaching settings, student numbers etc. – refer to text in form • Other T&L duties – supervision, module coordination, tutoring • Be clear about your teaching load, explain shortages (sabbaticals etc.). This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate.
T1 Teaching Commitment SL Promotion To achieve Excellence In this category some of the following (or equivalent) should have been achieved • Evidence of significant teaching load or significant range of teaching (Modules Co-ordinated/Contributed to in Profile) • Considered statement of (Teaching Philosophy in Profile) • Evidence of how your teaching has been shaped by awareness of and response to student learning (Teaching Philosophy) • Awareness of your particular teaching strengths and track record of how they have been developed and utilised – ( Developing as a Teacher in Profile) This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate.
T2 Quality of Teaching – SL Promotion • How do you know you are a good teacher? • How are you supporting high-quality student learning? • Has anyone observed your teaching? What did they say? • Has your teaching expertise been recognised externally? Support by evidence in Enhancement of Teaching in Profile This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate.
T2 - Quality of Teaching SL Promotion To achieve Excellence In this category some of the following (or equivalent) should have been achieved • College/President’s Teaching Award/Grant/Fellowship etc. OR • Other externally validated evidence of teaching excellence • Evidence of high quality reflection on teaching methods and outcomes and subsequent changes introduced • Published research into aspects of your teaching This Presentation suggests possible content, achievements etc. which could be presented by Candidates for SL Promotion. It is not a finite set of achievements which must be reached by Candidates or a specific set of achievements which will guarantee promotion to a Candidate.
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