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How the STAR framework supports your professional recognition
Imperial College has devised both a ‘taught’ and ‘flexible’ path to recognition as Associate Fellow and Fellow
of the HEA (UKPSF descriptor categories D1 and D2), and a flexible path to Senior Fellowship of the HEA,
descriptor category D3 (see page 11). These pathways will involve you fully engaging with the UKPSF and
evidencing this engagement. Although the two pathways are distinct, the design of the STAR framework
allows you to switch between them according to your CPD needs. For example, you may be an early career
teaching associate and may gain HEA Associate Fellowship by following the ‘Flexible’ Path, then be promoted
to a Teaching Fellow role and decide to complete Imperial’s PGCert in University Learning and Teaching
(ULT) which will allow you to gain HEA Fellowship (Descriptor 2) via this ‘Taught’ path. Having completed the
PGCert and possibly the PG Diploma ULT, and having gained experience as a course or programme lead, you
might then want to build an HEA Senior Fellowship application via a ‘Flexible’ Path with the support of a
STAR mentor.
Available pathways
D1 Taught paths – Foundations in Teaching
Foundations in Teaching (D1) ‘Academic’ taught path
If you are a probationary lecturer or teaching fellow, you are generally required by College to attend a series
of compulsory workshops (listed below) and there may also be additional faculty requirements.
• Introduction to Teaching for Learning
• Introduction to Supervising PhD Students at Imperial (includes examining PhDs)
• Introduction to Personal Tutoring at Imperial College
In order to fully address Area of Activity A3 participants on this path will also attend a workshop on:
• Introduction to Assessing and Giving Feedback
Completion of these workshops and your faculty training alongside your teaching related activities should
give you a sufficient grounding to complete a D1 pathway and achieve the award of Associate Fellow
(AFHEA).
Foundations in Teaching (D1) Supporting Teaching and Learning Path (SLTP)
This path is most appropriate if you have a role in supporting teaching and learning or direct student support
at the College (for example a librarian, learning technologist and technician, careers adviser). Under the
STAR framework, we have created a new path for this cohort that incorporates two core workshops,
‘Introduction to Teaching for Learning’ and ‘Introduction to Assessment for Learning’. It also includes an
element of online learning.
You will also be required to complete additional sessions designed to support you in your role. These
workshops will be aligned to the HEA dimensions so you can map your experiences to the appropriate
activities, knowledge and values. On this path you would be strongly encouraged to undertake a session
that includes the opportunity to have a presentation recorded on video and to receive feedback from your
peers. SLTP takes six months to complete.
For more details about SLTP visit the website: www.imperial.ac.uk/edudev/programmes/sltp
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Imperial College has devised both a ‘taught’ and ‘flexible’ path to recognition as Associate Fellow and Fellow
of the HEA (UKPSF descriptor categories D1 and D2), and a flexible path to Senior Fellowship of the HEA,
descriptor category D3 (see page 11). These pathways will involve you fully engaging with the UKPSF and
evidencing this engagement. Although the two pathways are distinct, the design of the STAR framework
allows you to switch between them according to your CPD needs. For example, you may be an early career
teaching associate and may gain HEA Associate Fellowship by following the ‘Flexible’ Path, then be promoted
to a Teaching Fellow role and decide to complete Imperial’s PGCert in University Learning and Teaching
(ULT) which will allow you to gain HEA Fellowship (Descriptor 2) via this ‘Taught’ path. Having completed the
PGCert and possibly the PG Diploma ULT, and having gained experience as a course or programme lead, you
might then want to build an HEA Senior Fellowship application via a ‘Flexible’ Path with the support of a
STAR mentor.
Available pathways
D1 Taught paths – Foundations in Teaching
Foundations in Teaching (D1) ‘Academic’ taught path
If you are a probationary lecturer or teaching fellow, you are generally required by College to attend a series
of compulsory workshops (listed below) and there may also be additional faculty requirements.
• Introduction to Teaching for Learning
• Introduction to Supervising PhD Students at Imperial (includes examining PhDs)
• Introduction to Personal Tutoring at Imperial College
In order to fully address Area of Activity A3 participants on this path will also attend a workshop on:
• Introduction to Assessing and Giving Feedback
Completion of these workshops and your faculty training alongside your teaching related activities should
give you a sufficient grounding to complete a D1 pathway and achieve the award of Associate Fellow
(AFHEA).
Foundations in Teaching (D1) Supporting Teaching and Learning Path (SLTP)
This path is most appropriate if you have a role in supporting teaching and learning or direct student support
at the College (for example a librarian, learning technologist and technician, careers adviser). Under the
STAR framework, we have created a new path for this cohort that incorporates two core workshops,
‘Introduction to Teaching for Learning’ and ‘Introduction to Assessment for Learning’. It also includes an
element of online learning.
You will also be required to complete additional sessions designed to support you in your role. These
workshops will be aligned to the HEA dimensions so you can map your experiences to the appropriate
activities, knowledge and values. On this path you would be strongly encouraged to undertake a session
that includes the opportunity to have a presentation recorded on video and to receive feedback from your
peers. SLTP takes six months to complete.
For more details about SLTP visit the website: www.imperial.ac.uk/edudev/programmes/sltp
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