Hallam Academic Award (HAA) / PG Diploma in Academic Practice: applications now open
Applications for the Hallam Academic Award (HAA) / PG Dip. in Academic Practice are now open for a January 2021 start. The course is aimed at academic staff who do not hold a teaching qualification in higher education and/or those who are new or relatively new to HE teaching. Most lecturers will be eligible for the HAA but part time or international lecturers should contact Helen Donaghue to check whether to apply for the HAA or PG Dip.
The course aims to develop a research informed, reflective and critical approach to practice in higher education. It consists of 4 modules focusing on the design and delivery of teaching, learning and assessment alongside research focused CPD. As well as the academic credit gained, the HAA enables participants to meet the requirements of the Academic Professional Higher Degree Apprenticeship. It also leads to Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA status). The accredited part of the programme is led by staff from the Sheffield Institute of Education with guest speakers from across the wider institution. Peer networking is a key and much appreciated part of the course with many useful connections made within and across departments and colleges.
Key information:
- Module 1 starts in January 2021 with 2 mandatory study block days (10am-4pm) on Friday 8 and Friday 15 January 2021. It continues with half days (10am-1pm), Friday 22 January – Friday 23 April 2021.
- Module 2 runs Friday 24 September – Friday 10 December 2021
- Module 3 runs January – April 2022
- Module 4 runs September – December 2022
- This course now starts once a year, in January.
Staff are entitled to remission on work plans to attend the HAA/PG Dip. course.
For queries / questions, please contact Helen Donaghue (CL for the PG Dip. in Academic Practice) or Anne Kellock (CL for the HAA).
To apply, please complete the attached form and email to ! DEEP Apprenticeships by 27 November 2020.