How do I evidence my teaching excellence?

In a nutshell

You may be interested in publishing your own research into your teaching or finding out more about pedagogical research in your discipline.

• A good place to start is the online guide to Getting Started in Pedagogical Research.
• Your subject’s learned societies may provide advice on publishing pedagogical research.
• Visit the University’s Institute of Teaching and Learning site.
• Advance HE offer a range of fellowships to help you evidence your teaching excellence. The University’s Leadership in Education Awards Programme (LEAP) supports staff who are applying for Advance HE Fellowships.
• The Staff Learning and Development unit offer workshops on ‘Evidencing Excellence in Teaching’ and ‘Planning for a Teaching Focused Career’.
• The University recognises and rewards teaching excellence through teaching awards and promotion.

Key research / evidence / case studies

• Getting Started in Pedagogical Research, Michael Grove and Tina Overton

Relevant University policies and procedures

• University Criteria for Academic Promotion
• Examples of evidence of excellent teaching that can be used in a promotion case
• Information on teaching awards