Why Attend?

Are you considering applying for Fellowship or struggling to articulate your approach to Professional Values in your APEX claim? This interactive and collaborative workshop is designed to guide you through reflecting on your teaching identity and aligning it with the Professional Standards Framework 2023. Whether you're looking to grow as an educator or strengthen your APEX claim (D1 or D2), this session offers insights, tools, and support to confidently move forward.

Teaching is about more than delivering content, it’s about connecting with your values, understanding your students, and creating meaningful learning experiences. In this workshop, we’ll explore who we are as teachers, why we teach the way we do, and how these insights can strengthen your professional practice.

We’ll engage in:

• Critical reflection: Discover how your values shape your teaching and learning design.

• Collaborative growth: Share experiences with colleagues from across the University to build your pedagogical perspective.

• Student co-creation: Explore how working with students can enrich your teaching and enhance their learning experience.

This session also provides tailored guidance for those pursuing professional recognition through Fellowship at D1 or D2 level, helping you evidence the why, how, and what of your practice against Professional Values in the Professional Standards Framework 2023.

Whether you’re new to teaching or an experienced academic, this workshop will help you deepen your understanding of your personal pedagogies and refine your approach to teaching and learning.

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Reflect on your teaching identity and personal pedagogies to inform your practice.

• Recognise how your values influence learning design and student experience.

• Gain practical strategies to connect your teaching approach to the Professional Standards Framework 2023.

• Explore how to gather and articulate evidence for your D1 or D2 Fellowship claim through the APEX programme.

Join us to uncover your teaching identity, refine your practice, and take the next step in your professional development journey.