By Sue Gill, Academic Practice Team Leader, LTDS
The Academic Practice Team in LTDS supports 3 areas of activity CASAP, ILTHE and UKPSF. All three areas offer support and ideas for PGR students and staff to think about how they support student learning most effectively and have the opportunity to talk to others and share experiences, ideas
Certificate in Advanced Studies in Academic Practice (CASAP)
This programme for staff can lead to recognition with the Higher Education Academy at Descriptor 2, Fellow, of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). The first two of the three 20-credit modules on the programme form the Newcastle Teaching Award (NTA).
Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (ILTHE)
This blended learning programme provides training to postgraduate researchers, research associates and other part-time staff members who have infrequent teaching responsibilities.
UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF)
Support is available for staff to obtain recognition through this scheme which is accredited by the Advance HE. Our internal Experiential Route provides a flexible pathway for staff to gain HEA fellowship on the basis of their experience in teaching and supporting learning.
Links to all these areas can be found on our web page https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ltds/professional/