ALPINE Routes
Route 1: Learning and Teaching in Tertiary and Higher Education Module, for Associate Fellow of the HEA
Route 1: Learning and Teaching in Tertiary and Higher Education Module, for Associate Fellow of the HEA
This route allows members of staff including postgraduate students with specific but narrowly-defined HE teaching responsibilities, or who are in learning or educational development support roles, to complete the Learning and Teaching in Tertiary and Higher Education module on a stand-alone basis and seek recognition as an Associate Fellow of the HEA. This is the first module on the Tertiary and Higher Education MEd. This involves completing the assessments for the module, a Reflective Narrative Matrix and Teaching Observation to capture their engagement with the relevant dimensions of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF).
Registration
University colleagues must secure a place as a student on the module before registering for ALPINE. The Learning and Teaching in Tertiary and Higher Education Module begins in Aug/Sep and can be applied for through the Tertiary and Higher Education MEd webpages. Once confirmation of a place is recieved on the module colleagues can complete the ALPINE registration form and send it to alpine@uhi.ac.uk no later than end of week 4 of the module.
Funding
ALPINE is free to university staff, however there is a module fee. Funding can be applied for, through the University Staff Development Fund and must be secured before commencing study.
Contacts
Please contact ALPINE for more information on ALPINE.
Please contact the Programme Leader for more information on the Learning and Teaching in Tertiary and Higher Education module.
Route 2: Postgraduate Certificates: Tertiary and Higher Education / Digital Pedagogy / Clinical Pedagogy, for Fellow of the HEA
Route 2: Postgraduate Certificates: Tertiary and Higher Education / Digital Pedagogy / Clinical Pedagogy, for Fellow of the HEA
The Postgraduate Certificate Tertiary and Higher Education, Postgraduate Certificate Digital Pedagogy, and Postgraduate Certificate Clinical Pedagogy are part of the Masters of Education suite of programmes. Each of the 60 credit awards comprises the module Learning and Teaching in Tertiary and Higher Education, in addition to two other modules relevant for the specific named award.
The content and activities of the modules that comprise each of the above named awards are aligned with and require engagement with the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF).
At the end of each module students produce a Reflective Narrative to evidence engagement with relevant aspects of the UKPSF during the module just completed, and at the end of the PG Cert complete a wraparound Reflective Narrative to evidence engagement with all aspects of the UKPSF. Successful completion of the PG Cert including coursework, teaching observation (for the common first module) and reflective narratives will result in recognition as Fellow of the HEA.
More information on the Postgraduate Certificate Tertiary and Higher Education and the Postgraduate Certificate Clinical Pedagogy.
More information on the Postgraduate Certificate Digital Pedagogy.
Registration
University colleagues must secure a place as a student on the Postgrauate Certificate Programme before registering for ALPINE. Colleagues can register by following the links above, to begin study in either Aug/Sep or Jan/Feb. Once a confirmation of place is received the ALPINE registration form should be completed and sent to alpine@uhi.ac.uk no later than end of week 4 of the first module.
Funding
ALPINE is free to university staff, however there is a module fee. Funding can be applied for, through the University Staff Development Fund and must be secured before commencing study.
Contacts
Please contact ALPINE for more information on ALPINE.
Please contact the Programme Leader for more information on the Learning and Teaching in Tertiary and Higher Education module.
Route 3: Portfolio of Professional Practice for Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow of the HEA
Route 3: Portfolio of Professional Practice for Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow of the HEA
This recognition route allows colleagues with appropriate professional experience, and who may already hold a relevant teaching qualification, to produce an e-portfolio of evidence to be used as the basis for recognition as an Associate Fellow, Fellow, or Senior Fellow of the HEA. The nature and range of the evidence to be produced is determined by the category of Fellowship recognition that is being applied for. All applicants must align their practice to the relevant dimensions of the Professional Standards Framework (PSF) for the category of Fellowship they seek. Colleagues who are in teaching roles and have less than two years teaching experience, are recommended to pursue ALPINE route 1 or 2.
Registration
There are two ALPINE cohorts each academic year for route 3. The next cohort will begin in August/September 2024 and submit applications to an internal recognition panel in the following December/January. There are a number of workshops in 2024 semester two that interested colleagues are encouraged to attend. More information can be found on the LTA event webpages.
Cost
ALPINE is free to university staff.
Contacts
Please contact ALPINE for more information on ALPINE or for a one-to-one meeting.