Please note this session is not suitable for Grad Cert participants and you would not receive session credit for your attendance.

Please note also that the session will take place online and the organiser will send you a zoom link nearer the time.

Thank you for your interest in attending this SET Introduction session with a view to registering on the Open Pathway.

At this 1.5 hour session we will talk through what to expect from this opportunity.

We will discuss the specifics of embarking on this route to Fellow and Senior Fellow for you, including: timeframes, the Surrey Learn component, what to expect from your mentor, and your ePortfolio.

Please note this session is a requirement to be eligible to register on the SET Open pathway.

Please bring with you any questions you may have, and we look forward to meeting you.

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Frequently asked questions about the SET Framework Open Pathway

What are the benefits?

There are many benefits including the following:

• A flexible and well respected alternative route to professional recognition

• A means by which individuals, academic teams, and the University can demonstrate a commitment to professional development and a commitment to teaching excellence and quality enhancement

What is Open Pathway?

Open Pathway is a flexible, practice-based route which aims to contribute to the development of theoretically informed understandings and promote reflective practice while respecting disciplinary backgrounds.

How does Open Pathway work?

You will develop evidence of your professional practice through an e-portfolio. Evidence might include peer observations, conference presentations, and student feedback.

Based on your portfolio you then write a critically reflective narrative for presentation to the internal assessment panel. You also submit a detailed CV and references.

What support will I get?

You will be allocated a peer mentor to support you throughout the process. All mentors will be Fellows or Senior Fellows of the HEA. All mentors will have undertaken mentoring training.

Your mentor can guide you in your selection of evidence for professional practice, as well as give you feedback on your reflective narrative in preparation for submission to the assessment panel.

What other support is available?

You will be enrolled on the SurreyLearn SET Framework Portfolio module. In this module you will find support on preparing your e-portfolio, articles, suggestions for professional practice evidence, activities to stimulate reflection, videos.