National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) Scheme
The NTF scheme recognises both excellence in teaching and impact on student outcomes delivered by individuals within Higher Education Providers (HE. Each year HEPs are invited to submit three individuals to be considered for a National Teaching Fellowship. Being awarded an NTF provides countless benefits for both the individual and their institution. We currently have six National Teaching Fellows at University of Portsmouth and the call for this year's nominations is now open. If you would like further information on applying to become a National Teaching Fellow please contact amy.barlow@port.ac.uk
National Teaching Fellowship Awardees
Here at the University of Portsmouth we currently have six National Teaching Fellows, Amy Barlow, Dr Stephen Corbett, Dr Jane Creaton, Professor Sherria Hoskins, Dr Andy Clegg and Dr Harriet Dunbar-Morris. Read their stories below to see how their impact and exceptional teaching practice enabled them to become a NTF recipient.
Amy Barlow
Amy Barlow is Head of Academic Development at the University of Portsmouth. Her pioneering work in student engagement has led to staff-student partnership work which empowers students as change leaders, locally and nationally.
Dr Andy Clegg
Dr Andy Clegg has a demonstrable track record of leading strategic change and delivering real enhancement to learning and teaching through innovative approaches to curriculum design and the creation of safe, aspirational spaces for engagement, collaboration, self-discovery and personal reflection, where staff can enhance their confidence, self-efficacy and pedagogic competencies.
Dr Stephen Corbett
Stephen Corbett is a Head of School at the University of Portsmouth. As a previous further education teacher, he advocates strong collaboration between the higher and further education sectors. Through Stephen’s leadership and partnership work, he has had an impact on the development of new and existing further education teachers in England.
Professor Jane Creaton
Professor Jane Creaton is Associate Dean and Reader in Higher Education at the University of Portsmouth. Her expertise is in doctoral education, particularly professional doctorates and mental health and wellbeing. Working in partnership with students, she is committed to creating supportive and inclusive learning environments in which all doctoral researchers can achieve their full potential.
Dr Harriet Dunbar Morris
Dr Harriet Dunbar-Morris is Dean of Learning and Teaching and Reader in Higher Education. She facilitates partnership working with staff and students and champions the student voice. Harriet founded the Spinnaker Group, bringing together colleagues who lead on ‘Student Experience’ and ‘Teaching and Learning’ to share good practice and collaborate.
Professor Sherria Hoskins
Before beginning her degree in Psychology in 1991, Professor Hoskins qualified as a basic adult education tutor and taught adults with severe learning disabilities and those leaving school without basic reading, writing and mathematics skills. This started her passion for understanding how a student could be in a learning context without learning occurring. Her interest in developing learning communities began from there.
If you are interested in nominating yourself or your team for a NTF or CATE award please visit our information pages. The call for 2022 nominations is now open and expressions of interest are invited by Monday 15th November.
Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE)
The Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence recognises teamwork within higher education institutions that has demonstrated exceptional impact and reach within teaching and learning. One team per institution can be selected for nomination for the award. As with the NTF there are many benefits to receiving the award for the team and institution. The University of Portsmouth's CATE nomination has been selected ready for submission in March. If you would like further information on applying for a CATE award please contact amy.barlow@port.ac.uk