For me, the points made below are the key to an effective assessment: as Kath said in an earlier post, we have both written and presentation formats here at MMU - but are moving towards use of evidence gathered over a longer period of time to support a more dialogic process - the written version has sometimes felt like 'jumping through hoops' to tick the right boxes, without an engagement in the process . . . where this has happened, staff have had their applications referred. So a gradual build up through an engaged process should enable more staff to be successful at the point of assessment and for the PSF to have a more meaningful and sustainable impact on pedagogy.
That said, I suspect there will be pressure on all of us to increase the rate of recognition and we need to find effective ways of doing this without losing sight of the principles underpinning the PSF. It will be a challenge to maintain academic integrity if the TEF becomes very focused on institutional metrics - I think expecting staff to maintain a portfolio (in whatever format) through their career and then at the appropriate point to 'convert' this into evidence for recognition, with dialogue to enable peer review in two processes, will be a useful way forward - but it won't be achievable in the timescale we may face I suspect.
Penny
Penny Sweasey PGCE MA Education PFHEA FSEDA
Head of Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
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I know Ruth has already covered some of what is happening at York St John in her earlier post, but I wanted to add, in response to Lisa's post, that here we have two options (and have just been reaccredited) - Professional Dialogue (as mentioned by Ruth) or the Paper route. Most of our staff opt for the dialogic route, and we have had some very positive feedback in evaluations about how developmental people have found the process, and how the experience has genuinely felt like a conversation rather than the interview they feared, but we retain our Paper option because some staff (albeit a minority) have a preference for this route. The dialogic route involves compiling evidence on an ePortfolio, which not everyone feels is for them.
Our dialogues last one hour, and we audio-record them (although we did recently video-record one which was conducted in British Sign Language). The assessors come from within the institution, but we don't have student representation on panels - this is an idea we'd be interested to explore.
Rebecca
Dr. Rebecca O'Loughlin SFHEA
Educational Developer
York St John University
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Sent: 27 August 2015 15:36
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Hi all,
At UoB we have the option of either a written critical reflective narrative, or an oral presentation - this has been in place since we started the scheme in September 2013.
Initially, most people chose a written reflection, but , once we had experienced some oral presentations, we realised that the process of a dialogue was much more revealing, and staff enjoyed the opportunity to share their practice in person. Our panel members also enjoyed and valued this experience to see and hear about good practice across the university.
Currently the oral presentation is structured as a fifteen minute presentation, focusing on their 'journey' into teaching, their main underpinning philosophy, examples of good practice and their impact on students.
The panel then ask up to one question each of the presenter.
The panel consists of three colleagues from across the university (but not from their own department) and one student (and sometimes an external).
When we go for re-validation next year, it is likely that we will be changing the process to an oral presentation/dialogue only, with no option for a written submission. I think we will also be considering more of a dialogue approach than a presentation, so there is more opportunity for a professional conversation.
We are also considering videoing the presentation, for audit trail purposes and also to collect video examples of best practice that we might share across our professional community at the university - but this is still being thought through as there as some possible issues - I'd be pleased to hear about anyone else who is videoing oral presentations - or if they are not, how they maintain an audit trail.
Hope this is useful and I look forward to hearing about others experiences.
Best,
Lisa
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Hi
We have used professional dialogue here at Liverpool since April last year. It is part of the process for all 4 categories of fellowship, alongside a paper application. So far, staff have been enthusiastic about it. Most applicants like having the opportunity to make their claim in person, and the panel members have valued the opportunity to hear about good practice.
I am interested in hearing others' experiences.
Best wishes,
Janis
Dr Janis McIntyre SFHEA
Educational Developer
University of Liverpool
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Sent: 27 August 2015 13:43
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Hi everyone,
We are revalidating soon and are intending to incorporate professional dialogue and peer review as a formative part of the application process. Looking forward to hearing everyone's ideas.
Will be really interested in hearing Ruth and Mandy's research update.
Regards
Kath Botham
MMU PSF LEAD
Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
All Saints Building (Room 101)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
M15 6BH
Tel: 0161 247 4676
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Sent: 27 August 2015 08:33
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Dear Colleagues,
we are currently reviewing our internal recognition scheme for HEA fellowship and I was wondering if people could share their experiences of supporting professional dialogues with a CPD Recognition Panel.
If anyone else is interested I am more than happy to share my findings upon request.
Many thanks in advance for your help with this.
Best wishes,
Leti
Dr Letizia Gramaglia
Learning and Development Manager
Learning and Development Centre
Senate House
The University of Warwick
Coventry CV4 7AL
Telephone: 024 7657 3109 (ext: 73109)
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