Getting to grips with the Professional Standards Framework (PSF 2023)

The Professional Standards Framework is managed by Advance HE and is globally recognised for benchmarking success within HE teaching and learning. The PSF hasn’t been reviewed since 2011 and through consultation with colleagues working in Tertiary and HE learning and teaching, Advance HE have updated the framework to consider the changed landscape of HE.

The new PSF places more emphasis on impact, context and inclusivity in HE practice and on digital approaches as well as student support and collaboration.

The UHI ALPINE (Accredited Learning, Professional development and Innovation in Education) scheme is aligned with the PSF and offer the opportunity for colleagues to seek Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow.

This introduction to the new PSF will highlight the changes made in the PSF and is for anyone working at SCQF Level 7 or above (considering applying for ALPINE in academic year 2024-25 and for colleagues who mentor and review through ALPINE.

This session will not explain the Fellowship application process and colleagues should attend the Seeking Fellowship from Advance HE through the UHI scheme ALPINE session available on the LTA events programme.

Presenters

Alex Walker (she/her) MEd FRSA CMALT PFHEA

Head of Academic Practice Development | Ceannard Leasachadh Cleachdadh Acadaimigeach

Alex heads Academic Practice Development, supporting the leadership and coordination of staff facing professional development and recognition across the partnership. Alex completed a MEd in Tertiary and Higher Education in 2022 and holds Advance HE Principal Fellowship and Certified Membership of the Association for Learning Technology (CMALT), with a specialism in utilising technology for professional development in geographically dispersed contexts. Alex is passionate about pedagogically driven and inclusive approaches to mentoring and professional development and has presented and published in this area. In 2023 Alex achieved a level 5 ILM coaching and mentoring qualification and has mentored and coached UHI colleagues.

Wendy Jessiman

Senior Lecturer in Academic Practice and Innovation

Professional development support for staff in learning and teaching enhancement and innovation, project management of learning and teaching enhancement projects, supporting educational research.

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