An Introduction to teaching excellence awards in Higher Education: NTFs and CATE

In this one hour webinar Alex Walker (Professional Recognition and Development Lead, LTA) will provide an overview of the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFs) and the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE). Managed by Advance HE, The NTF Scheme celebrates and recognises individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession in Higher Education (HE). The Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) recognises and rewards collaborative work that has had a demonstrable impact on teaching and learning and highlights the key role of teamwork in higher education.

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NTF (for individuals) and CATE (for teams) are open to colleagues in any role in the institution who have made a significant contribution to student learning and outcomes and can demonstrate its impact above and beyond their immediate context. As well as staff who are directly responsible for the design and delivery of higher education learning and teaching, these awards are open to staff supporting or leading the development of higher education learning and teaching (including through staff development) and supporting wider aspects of the higher education student experience (e.g. through learning technology, information literacy, or learning development).

The awards run annually and NTF and CATE regulations, the university is allowed to put forward up to three nominations for NTFs and one nomination for CATE for consideration by the external NTF/CATE awards panel.  Nominees are supported through mentoring and writing workshops to submit applications in March.

This webinar will explore the criteria for NTFs and CATE so that colleagues can consider submitting a proposal of interest to become a nominee for future rounds of the awards.  The webinar will also provide information on how colleagues should gather evidence of ‘impact’, ‘value’ and ‘reach’ against the criteria.

Presenter

Alex Walker

Alex's main responsibilities include coordinating ALPINE (Accredited Learning, Professional Development and Innovation in Education) and supporting applicants throughout the ALPINE application process, as well as organising, facilitating and coordinating events through which  promote and support good practice in research, and learning and teaching across the university. 

Alex also coordinators the University Mentoring Scheme which offers a range of mentoring opportunities for university colleagues through three distinct strands, comprising Research, Learning and Teaching Enhancement, ALPINE and Scholarship Development.  As well as coordinating the scheme Alex is the lead for the ALPINE strand.

Alex has worked supporting research, learning and teaching in education since graduating with a BA Hons at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen in 2003.  Alex has developed her knowledge in pedagogy through the completion of the PgCert Tertiary and Higher Education and is currently progressing on the MEd. Before starting at the university Alex worked in a similar role as coordinator of the Centre of Academic Development at the University of Aberdeen.  In January 2020 Alex achieved Senior Fellow of the HEA, and is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Learning and Teaching Enhancement Strategy Value

Reflective practice and continuous improvement

Reflective practice and continuous improvement

At individual, team, departmental and institutional level we will review the effectiveness of our teaching practices, reflect on the potential for improvement and actively plan for a better educational experience for current and future students.

Supporting professional development in learning and teaching

Supporting professional development in learning and teaching

We will provide a range of opportunities for our educators to engage in relevant professional development activities that are focused on enhancing and sharing effective learning and teaching practice, and which are open to all colleagues who directly support student learning.

To Book

Please email lta@uhi.ac.uk

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