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The UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education20112UKPSF 2011Aims of the FrameworkThe UK Professional Standards Framework :1. Supports the initial and continuingprofessional development of staff engagedin teaching and supporting learning2. Fosters dynamic approaches to teachingand learning through creativity, innovationand continuous development in diverseacademic and/or Professional settings3. Demonstrates to students and otherstakeholders the professionalism thatstaff and institutions bring to teaching andsupport for student learning4. Acknowledges the variety and quality ofteaching, learning and assessment practicesthat support and underpin student learning5. Facilitates individuals and institutions ingaining formal recognition for quality-enhanced approaches to teaching andsupporting learning, often as part of widerresponsibilities that may include researchand/or management activitiesAreas of ActivityCore KnowledgeProfessional ValuesUKPSF 2011 3Areas of ActivityA1 Design and plan learning activities and/or programmes of studyA2 Teach and/or support learningA3 Assess and give feedback

The UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education 2011

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