UKPSF ‘influential across the sector in changing institutional practice’ says new research

In research into the impact of the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning (UKPSF) published today, 84% of respondents claimed that the framework had led to changes to academic development, learning, teaching or the student experience within their institution.
Used by higher education providers primarily to inform professional development programmes for their staff, and by the HEA to accredit those institutional programmes and to recognise staff as HEA fellows, the framework gives an external indication that a standard has been met. At a time when the higher education sector is increasingly focused on excellence in teaching, it is a highly useful tool.
The research, commissioned by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and carried out by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) has found that, for some, the UKPSF has had a ‘profound impact’ on how they undertake and think about learning, teaching and assessment. Read more...