Supporting Technical Staff to Gain Fellowship of Advance HE

Overview:

In order to dispel some commonly held misconceptions about who should/can apply for external professional recognition from Advance HE (AHE), the session started with some myth-busting and explain what Fellowship of AHE is and how/why fellowship is relevant for any technician who teaches OR supports student learning. A main focus of the session was to review the difference between the 4 different descriptors (or ‘types’ of Fellowship) alongside the criteria described within the Professional Standards Framework that a fellowship application has to satisfy. 

Examples of practice drawn from typical technical activities that could form the basis of a fellowship application will be discussed- and you will have the opportunity to discuss possible examples from your own practice/ share ideas with colleagues. 

At the end of the session you should [i] appreciate the benefits of gaining professional recognition from AHE [ii] know which Descriptor fits your role/ practice and [iii] understand how to progress an application

PSF Dimensions of practice addressed by attending the session:

A5  Engage in continuing professional development in subjects/ disciplines and their pedagogy, incorporating research, scholarship and the evaluation of professional practices

V1, V2 respect individual learners and diverse learning communities and promote participation in HE and equality of opportunity

V4  Acknowledge the wider context in which higher education operates recognising the implications for professional practice