{"id":5803,"date":"2020-10-20T19:08:29","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T18:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/?p=5803"},"modified":"2020-10-22T13:49:16","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T12:49:16","slug":"national-teaching-fellowship-scheme-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/2020\/10\/20\/national-teaching-fellowship-scheme-2\/","title":{"rendered":"National Teaching Fellowship Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Advance HE National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) celebrates excellent practice and&nbsp;outstanding achievement in learning and teaching in higher education. The awards support individuals\u2019 professional development in learning and teaching and provide a national focus for institutional teaching and learning excellence schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LTDS support applications to the NTFS, and work with the National Teaching Fellows in the University to promote their work and teaching excellence. Each institution can nominate three colleagues to each round of the scheme. In 2019 and 2020 the University was very successful with&nbsp;all <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/2020\/08\/17\/national-recognition-for-newcastle-universitys-teaching-excellence\/\">six candidates successful<\/a>&nbsp;in achieving their NTF status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More details about the scheme can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heacademy.ac.uk\/individuals\/national-teaching-fellowship-scheme\/NTF\">Advance HE website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advance HE have created some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advance-he.ac.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-10\/NTFS%202021%20-%20Guidance%20for%20institutions%20and%20individuals%20%28English%20version%29.pdf\">guidance for participants and institutions<\/a> for their 2021 scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ir84mLWTWUA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"National Teaching Fellowship Scheme - An Introduction\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EiPHTRf9T3s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2021 National Teaching Fellowship Scheme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application to be an institutional nominee<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominations are welcomed from all members of staff who feel their work has a major, positive impact on student teaching and learning. Staff who would like to be considered should provide a reflective submission, with a maximum of 1000 words, which addresses the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your personal practice and why this should be recognised as outstanding,<\/li><li>Your impact on colleagues, both internally and externally,<\/li><li>Your commitment to your ongoing professional development.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All UK higher education providers are eligible to enter up to three members of staff that teach and\/or support learning in higher education. Your submission should be sent to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:LTDS@newcastle.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\">LTDS@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a> by 12 noon on the 16th November 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Advance HE Criteria<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligibility- Nominees need to be a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heacademy.ac.uk\/recognition-accreditation\/hea-fellowships\">Fellow of the HEA (any category)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Individual excellence<\/strong>: evidence of enhancing and transforming the student learning experience commensurate with the individual\u2019s context and the opportunities afforded by it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may, for example, be demonstrated by providing evidence of:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>stimulating students\u2019 curiosity and interest in ways which inspire a commitment to learning;<\/li><li>organising and presenting high quality resources in accessible, coherent and imaginative ways which in turn clearly enhance students\u2019 learning;<\/li><li>recognising and actively supporting the full diversity of student learning needs;<\/li><li>drawing upon the results of relevant research, scholarship and professional practice in ways which add value to teaching and students\u2019 learning;<\/li><li>engaging with and contributing to the established literature or to the nominee\u2019s own evidence base for teaching and learning.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"National Teaching Fellowship Scheme - Insight into the award criteria 2020 - Part 1\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CCrNcGx10UY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Raising the profile of excellence<\/strong>: evidence of supporting colleagues and influencing support for student learning; demonstrating impact and engagement beyond the nominee\u2019s immediate academic or professional role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may, for example, be demonstrated by providing evidence of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>making outstanding contributions to colleagues\u2019 professional development in relation to promoting and enhancing student learning;<\/li><li>contributing to departmental\/faculty\/institutional\/national initiatives to facilitate student learning;<\/li><li>contributing to and\/or supporting meaningful and positive change with respect to pedagogic practice, policy and\/or procedure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"National Teaching Fellowship Scheme - Insight into the award criteria 2020 - Part 2\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dHWEvAH56Xw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Developing excellence<\/strong>: evidence of the nominee\u2019s commitment to her\/his ongoing professional development with regard to teaching and learning and\/or learning support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may, for example, be demonstrated by providing evidence of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>on-going review and enhancement of individual professional practice;<\/li><li>engaging in professional development activities which enhance the nominee\u2019s expertise in teaching and learning support;<\/li><li>engaging in the review and enhancement of one\u2019s own professional and\/or academic practice;<\/li><li>specific contributions to significant improvements in the student learning experience.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"National Teaching Fellowship Scheme - Insight into the award criteria 2020 - Part 3\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NpY9yyHVbUE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How LTDS can help:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We can provide support and advice on the NTFS scheme and the application process. For all queries please contact <a href=\"mailto:LTDS@newcastle.ac.uk\">LTDS@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Advance HE National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) celebrates excellent practice and&nbsp;outstanding achievement in learning and teaching in higher education. The awards support individuals\u2019 professional development in learning and teaching and provide a national focus for institutional teaching and learning excellence schemes. LTDS support applications to the NTFS, and work with the National Teaching Fellows &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/2020\/10\/20\/national-teaching-fellowship-scheme-2\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;National Teaching Fellowship Scheme&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1446,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[305,634],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5803","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events-awards","category-national-teaching-fellowship-scheme"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5803","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1446"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5803"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5803\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5819,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5803\/revisions\/5819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5803"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5803"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5803"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}