Since 2016, this recognition has included the award of Learning and Teaching Fellowships, granted to individual staff who can evidence an outstanding contribution to the innovation and development of educational practice.
The Fellowship scheme is hosted by The Academy. Those recognised and celebrated by the award of Fellow continue to play a key role in the on-going development, sharing and adoption of innovative practice, supporting the University's strategic ambition for educational excellence.
Learning and Teaching Fellowships are awarded on an annual basis to colleagues who are able to demonstrate how their practice has met one or more of the following key elements:
- A significant innovation in teaching or supporting learning that has significantly enhanced student learning within their discipline and/or beyond
- Created a step change in the way student learning is supported, promoted or assessed at a discipline, School, Faculty or University level
- Directly encouraged the adoption of innovative practice by colleagues within the University or beyond, in support of enhanced student learning
- Has had a measurable impact on student attainment and teaching excellence, in line with the objectives of the Liverpool Curriculum Framework and the Strategy 2031.
Guidance
The call for the 2024-25 Learning and Teaching Fellowships Round#2 is now open. The deadline for applications for this round is 5pm on Monday, 24 March 2025.
The Fellowship includes the award of £1,000 and the opportunity to be mentored by a member of The Academy team to support the further development and dissemination of their work.
Successful case studies
- Personalised Learning
- Hive Learning
- Teaching Enhancements
- Communities of Practice
- Further developing a micro-learning approach to teaching
- Developing blended practice-based learning placements
- Developing resilience workshops for student wellbeing
Contact
If you would like to discuss your application with a member of The Academy team please email:
Any general questions or queries can be directed to theacademy@liverpool.ac.uk
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The Connected CPD pages, from the Academic Development team, suggest pathways for future development and provide a Passport area for you to build your own evidence of impact.
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