Guidelines for Academic Staff

The following examples are illustrative, to provide guidance to staff on the types of evidence they might collect to show the quality of their teaching. They should be used as a guide to identify appropriate sources of evidence.

It is not expected that staff will address each of the nominated examples and nor do these examples encompass the full range of possibilities.

The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning can provide advice about collecting and using evidence to individual staff as required.

The examples apply to all levels of academic staff; sources and examples of evidence in bold may be more appropriate for staff at the associate professor or professor level, and may not be relevant for early career staff; however, this will differ between disciplines.

Staff would normally build a suite of evidence, which shows engagement in each of the areas of activity contained in the framework, but to varying extents. This process is cumulative, and the emphasis placed on different activities may change over time. When staff engage in activities outside the scope of the framework, these should also be reflected in the teaching portfolio.

Examples and sources of evidence are provided for each area of activity contained in the framework:

1. Design and planning of learning activities and/or programmes of study
2. Teaching and supporting student learning
3. Assessment and giving feedback to learners
4. Developing effective environments and student support and guidance
5. Integration of scholarship, research and professional activities with teaching and supporting learning
6. Evaluation of practice and continuing professional development