Sectoral Update on the National Professional Development Framework for Teachers in HE: The Initial Implementation Strategy

Authors

Roisin Donnelly, Technological University DublinFollow
Theresa Maguire, National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Ireland

Document Type

Article

Rights

Available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International Licence

Disciplines

5.3 EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES

Publication Details

Ahead journal, Issue 6, 2017.

Abstract

The National Forum (NF) for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning is currently in the early stage of implementation of the National Professional Development Framework (PDF) for all who teach in higher education. Prior to the publication of the PD Framework in 2016, there was no mechanism or route in place nationally to give structure, focus and support to individual staff to avail of relevant professional development and utilise it to realise their full potential in their teaching role. This important work is deepening sectoral understanding of the PDF itself and leading towards national recognition of an individual’s commitment to their professional development across the universities, institutes of technology and private colleges. This article highlights what is unique about this PD Framework, its underpinning values and distinctive domains, as well as complementary PD initiatives in open access digital badge development and implementation.

Recommended Citation

Donnelly, R., & Maguire, T. (2017). Sectoral Update on the National Professional Development Framework for Teachers in Higher Education: The Initial Implementation Strategy. AHEAD Journal, Issue 6, 2017.