Academic Practice and Student Experience

Lecturers Development Programme

What is the Lecturer’s Development Programme (LDP)?

The LDP is a programme which offers staff that are new to teaching in Higher Education an opportunity to develop confidence and skills to support their new role in learning, teaching and assessment. 

It prepares participants to achieve the status of Fellow or Associate of the Higher Education Academy through UEL’s Professional Standards Framework (PSF), via the Continuing Professional Development pathway.

The programme emphasises practical application of theory, and supports development of relevant knowledge and skills that underpin practice. It includes micro-teaching and observations of teaching practice, and discussion of local and national policy that influences practice in HE.  

Who is the LDP for?

The LDP provides valuable support for staff who are new to their role in teaching and supporting learning.  It suits both those who have a full-time role in teaching (e.g. lecturers) and those who undertake a few hours teaching each week (e.g. post graduate students and graduate teaching assistants with teaching responsibilities).

Why do I need to be a Fellow or Associate of the Higher Education Academy?

Achieving the status of Fellow or Associate of the Academy demonstrates a commitment to upholding high standards in learning and teaching practice. All staff who have a role in teaching and supporting learning are encouraged to attain this. Fellowship is a condition of probation for all academic staff. Associate status for post-graduate students represents a significant professional development milestone. 

How do I decide if the LDP is for me?

Guidance is offered in the form of a ‘Decision Gate’.  This will help you reflect on any previous experience of learning and teaching with adults that you may have had. It will guide your choice of the LDP or the Post-Graduate Certificate/Diploma/MA in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. The LDP is suited to those who have less than two years previous experience of teaching, who are new to higher education, and those who wish to develop basic skills, confidence and experience in this area. 

Download a copy of the Decision Gate here

What does the LDP entail?

• In Semester A of the academic year, participants attend ten weekly sessions
• All sessions take place between 9.30-12.30pm.
• In Semester B of the academic year there are a further 3 sessions, plus teaching observations and feedback.

Dates and locations of 2011/12 Lecturers Development Programme (Semester A)

Lecturers Development Programme Timetable

Semester A 2011/12

Stratford Campus Time: 9.30am-12.30pm

LDP 1 October 5th 2011 Room: RB117	Introduction JBC/NH/SW/MH
LDP 2 October 12th 2011 Room: CC118	Identifying Student Needs SW/MH E-portfolio Introduction RH
LDP 3 October 19th 2011 Room: RB117	Theory and Practice of Learning SW/MH Preparing for microteaching SW/MH
LDP 4 October  26th 2011 Room: CCG06	Planning for Learning SW/MH Learning Resources Library
LDP 5 November  2nd 2011 Room: RB117	Planning for Learning SW/MH Microteaching
LDP 6 November 9th 2011 Room: RB117	Planning for Learning SW/MH Microteaching
LDP 7 November 16th 2011 Room: RB117	Delivering a Session  SW/MH Microteaching
LDP 8 November 23rd 2011 Room: RB117	Assessment & Feedback JBC/SW/MH Microteaching
LDP 9 November  30th 2011 Room: RB117	Frameworks for Learning SW/RC/MH Microteaching
LDP 10 December 7th 2011 Room: RB117	Evaluation  SW/MH Microteaching

SW = Shobi Warwick                     RH = Rose Heaney

JBC = Julie Baldry Currens         NH = Nina Harding                        

MH = Margaret Heath

RC= Ruth Carter

Dates and locations of 2011/12 Lecturers Development Programme (Semester B)

2nd May 2012	RB1.17	PSF 1
3rd May 2012	RB1.17	PSF 2

Stratford Campus and Getting to Stratford Campus

* These sessions will be held in IT Session Room CC1.09, Stratford Campus from 11.15am

LDP sessions comprise a series of seminars and workshops that address aspects of basic learning theory and pedagogy. They support the development of skills related to teaching and supporting learning, and assessment. Participants construct a portfolio of their knowledge and skills, which supports their Fellow/Associate application and may extend their portfolio to apply through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) to join the PGCert/Diploma/ MA in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.

Do I have to pay to participate in the LDP?

There is no charge to individuals for participation in the LDP, however, please note that if you do not attend 3 of the 10 core LDP sessions and fail to complete at least three pieces of retrieval work set by the Programme Leader, you will be asked to leave the programme and a £100 fee will be charged to your School.

When can I start?

You can join the LDP programme in Semester A and B, depending on when you joined UEL.

How do I apply?

Please download a copy of the Lecturers Development Programme application form.

Completed forms should be sent to Nina Harding, LDP Administrator at n.harding@uel.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 23rd September 2011.

How do I find out more?

For further information about the LDP and the application process, please contact Shobi Warwick, Learning & Development Manager at s.warwick@uel.ac.uk or 0208 223 2554.

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