Knowledge Factory EPD91
Professional Development Needs and Recognised Teaching Standards for Higher Education Professionals
Date Friday, Dec 7 Time – RoomCharlottenburg III
In spite of higher education's involvement in teacher training, university lecturers themselves may not have formal qualifications beyond their advanced degrees. In this Knowledge Factory we will look at the rationale behind the UKPSF (UK Professional Standards Framework), the benefits it generates and how it can be applied in specific higher education contexts. Engage in hands-on activities during this Knowledge Factory and identify which steps to take to put such a scheme in place in your institution.
Moderators
Alejandro Armellini
Dean, University of Northampton, UK
Alejandro (Ale) Armellini is Professor of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education and Dean of Learning and Teaching at the University of Northampton.
Ale’s key role is to lead change in the area of learning and teaching across all schools and services at Northampton. Three aspects of Ale’s work are (1) the development, implementation and evaluation of Northampton’s Learning and Teaching Strategic Plan, (2) the development of a robust framework for continuous professional development for academic staff, and (3) fostering evidence-based, innovative practices in both campus-based and online learning and teaching. Ale’s research focuses on learning innovation, online pedagogy, course design in online environments, institutional capacity building and open practices.
Ale has extensive international teaching and programme development experience across different education sectors and modes of study. Over the years, he has used, researched and refined evidence-based design-for-learning interventions to promote positive change in further and higher education. Teams under his leadership have researched the application of learning technologies in diverse academic settings. His PhD tutees research specific areas in the field of educational technology, pedagogy, openness and innovation. Ale is active in consultancy work globally.
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Ming Nie
Lecturer, University of Northampton, UK
Dr Ming Nie is the Lecturer in Learning and Teaching in HE, The Univeristy of Northampton (www.northampton.ac.uk/ilt). Dr Nie teaches and researches in the fields of Learning Design and Technology-Enhanced Learning in Higher Education. She leads staff development workshops in a number of areas, including designing for online and blended learning, using open educational resources for course development, supervising students online, and developing inclusive prorammes for Chinese students.
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Liane Robinson
Learning Technologist, University of Northampton, UK