Introduction
This open learning unit aims to provide relevant information, activities and tips to enable you to develop an effective application for Individual Recognition by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) as an Associate Fellow (AFHEA), Fellow (FHEA), Senior (SFHEA) or Principal Fellow (PFHEA) based on the UK Professional Standards Framework for Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education (HE).
This resource is designed to supplement an introductory session, which may be conducted face-to-face or online, and mentor support however neither of these are mandatory. It has been adapted to suit the context of the York St John University CPD framework “Recognising Academic Practice”.
Clear about which HEA Fellowship?
If you are clear about which recognition award is right for you, jump directly to that section by clicking on the relevant button below:
Unsure about which HEA Fellowship?
If you are not sure which route suits you at this time, the following sections will help you decide.
2 Minute Intro To The Resources
In the short video clip below, Gillian will introduce the aims and objectives of this learning resource.
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Keeping a Record
As you engage with this resource you will be asked to undertake associated activities.These tasks are designed to help you develop your application, so we strongly recommend that you record your thoughts, feelings and responses to the tasks as you go along.
You can use your own personal blogging space or ePortfolio to do this.
Feedback
We hope you find the format of the unit user-friendly and the content helpful but we are very keen to receive constructive feedback which will used to improve this resource for future users. You can give feedback in two ways.
- Visit our TEL Blog to comment on various aspects of this resource and give feedback.
- Use the voting panel on the right hand side of any page.
