Tab Content: About ATP
Support for associate teachers, in particular Postgraduates and researchers who teach, is provided through the Advance HE (formerly Higher Education Academy) accredited Associate Teacher Programme (ATP) and the Introduction to Teaching at Lancaster workshops. These programmes are offered in the Autumn/Spring terms.
You are also encouraged to take advantage of any of the Continuing Educational Development workshop opportunities, intended for all those involved in teaching and supporting students learning on Lancaster programmes.
The Associate Teacher Programme is designed to provide a framework for the academic and professional development of those who are new to roles which involve some duties and responsibilities for supporting learning opportunities on Lancaster programmes.
Potential participants include a wide range of staff who support learning using information technology; in the laboratory; with flexible learning systems; in the studio or clinic; research staff with specialist teaching responsibilities; library, careers and advisory staff or hourly paid lecturers or seminar leaders with prescribed duties.
Successful completion of the ATP leads to recognition as an Associate Fellow of Advance HE, the national body for teaching in HE in the UK.
There is a requirement that as a participant you will have a minimum of 10 hours of teaching and/or supporting student learning activities in Higher Education on a Lancaster Programme during the term in which you are undertaking the programme. The aims of the programme are:
- To support individuals in their professional activities and development aspirations
- To recognise individual professional achievements
- To advance professional practice
- To enhance the experience of students participating in higher education
- To encourage the development of learning communities with shared values.
The programme is designed so that you can work on it part-time as you teach. There are core workshops and submission deadlines in place to offer a structure to the programme, and to help you to prioritise the programme at certain times.
The core attendance requirement of the programme comprises two core workshops and three collaborative workshops linked to the relevant cohort and your choice of attendance mode (online or in person) depending on your start date:
- Workshop One - Introduction to Teaching at Lancaster (ITL) [for options see dates below]
- Workshop Two - Tools for Reflective Practice [either October 2023 or January 2024 see dates below]
- Collaborative Workshop 1 - Inclusive Practice
- Collaborative Workshop 2 - Marking Activity & Development Planning
- Collaborative Workshop 3 - Synthesis
Please note: each cohort has a maximum number and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. A waiting list will be automatically activated once we reach the maximum number for each cohort. A place on the programme will be dependent on you having registered for or completed an ITL workshop before the start of the Tools for Reflective Practice workshop.
We appreciate that your 2023/24 teaching hours may not yet be confirmed or available at this stage, however you can still apply for the ATP programme and provide this information at a later date, we will follow up on any outstanding confirmation of teaching hours in the weeks prior to ATP starting.
For 2023/24 you will be able to indicate on the application form your preference to attend workshops for the duration of the programme either online or in person. We regret that you cannot “mix” these modes of attendance.
Confirmation of participation mode (online or in person) is subject to cohort size viability and will be confirmed in September.
For general enquiries and expressions of interest please email the CEDA Administration Team.
Please read our information on access statement and cancellation charges for this programme.
The Associate Teacher Programme is part of the provision offered by CEDA.
Tab Content: Programme Dates
We appreciate that your 2023/24 teaching hours may not yet be confirmed or available at this stage, however you can still apply for the ATP programme and provide this information at a later date, we will follow up on any outstanding confirmation of teaching hours in the weeks prior to ATP starting.
For 2023/24 you will be able to indicate on the application form your preference to attend workshops for the duration of the programme either online or in person. We regret that you cannot “mix” these modes of attendance.
The core attendance requirement of the programme, whether you are attending in person or online, comprises two core workshops and three collaborative workshops linked to workshop two of the relevant cohort depending on your start date:
- Workshop One - Introduction to Teaching at Lancaster (ITL) [for options see dates below]
- Workshop Two - Tools for Reflective Practice [either October 2023 or January 2024 see dates below]
- Collaborative Workshop 1 - Inclusive Practice
- Collaborative Workshop 2 - Marking Activity & Development Planning
- Collaborative Workshop 3 - Synthesis
Workshop One: Introduction to Teaching at Lancaster (ITL)
If you have already completed the ITL workshop you will just need to register for one of the cohorts detailed below.
If you have not yet attended an Introduction to Teaching at Lancaster (ITL) workshop and wish to undertake ATP this academic year, you will need to book onto one of the following ITL workshops this academic year.
Please note that if you are teaching in Autumn term, the date of your ITL workshop must be completed before you attend the Tools for Reflective Practice workshop.
Michaelmas/Autumn 2023 - TERM 1
- Tuesday 26th September - 1 - 5 pm - ONLINE workshop (pre-Welcome week)
- Thursday 28th September - 9 am - 1 pm - ONLINE workshop (pre-Welcome week)
- Monday 2nd October - 1 - 5 pm - IN PERSON workshop (Welcome week)
- Wednesday 4th October - 1 - 5 pm - ONLINE workshop (Welcome week)
- Tuesday 10th October - Teaching Mathematical Subjects - 9 am - 1 pm - IN PERSON workshop
- Thursday 12th October - 9 am - 1 pm - IN PERSON workshop
Lent/Spring 2024 - TERM 2
Workshop Two - including collaborative workshops, ATP Cohorts (either October 2023 or January 2024):
You must then apply for either the October 2023 or January 2024 cohorts, please ensure you select you preferred attendance option - either “In Person” or “Online”, we regret that you cannot “mix” these options. Details of the cohorts are as follows:
October Online Cohort – Monday 16thOctober 2023
- Tools for Reflective Practice - Monday 16th October 2023, 9.30 am - 4 pm (Online)
- Collaborative Workshop 1 - Wednesday 8th November 2023, 2 - 3.30 pm (Online)
- Collaborative Workshop 2 - Wednesday 29th November 2023, 2 - 3.30 pm (Online)
- Collaborative Workshop 3 - Wednesday 24th January 2024, 2 - 3.30 pm (Online)
October Online cohort - Final deadline for portfolio: Tuesday 20th February 2024, 12 noon
October IN PERSON Cohort – Wednesday 18th October 2023
- Tools for Reflective Practice - Wednesday 18th October 2023, 9.30 am - 4 pm (In person)
- Collaborative Workshop 1 - Wednesday 8th November 2023, 2 – 3.30 pm (In person)
- Collaborative Workshop 2 - Wednesday 29th November 2023, 2 – 3.30 pm (In person)
- Collaborative Workshop 3 - Wednesday 24th January 2024, 2 – 3.30 pm (In person)
October In Person cohort - Final deadline for portfolio: Tuesday 20th February 2024, 12 noon
January ONLINE Cohort – Tuesday 16th January 2024
- Tools for Reflective Practice - Tuesday 16th January 2024, 9.30 am - 4 pm (Online)
- Collaborative Workshop 1 - Wednesday 14th February 2024, 9.30 - 11 am (Online)
- Collaborative Workshop 2 - Wednesday 6th March 2024, 9.30 - 11 am (Online)
- Collaborative Workshop 3 - Wednesday 24th April 2024, 9.30 - 11 am (Online)
January Online cohort - Final deadline for portfolio: Tuesday 14th May 2024, noon
January In Person Cohort – Thursday 18th January 2024
- Tools for Reflective Practice - Thursday 18th January 2024, 9.30 am - 4 pm (In person)
- Collaborative Workshop 1 - Wednesday 14th February 2024, 2 – 3.30 pm (In person)
- Collaborative Workshop 2 - Wednesday 6th March 2024, 2 – 3.30 pm (In person)
- Collaborative Workshop 3 - Wednesday 24th April 2024, 2 – 3.30 pm (In person)
January In Person cohort - Final deadline for portfolio: Tuesday 14th May 2024, noon
Please note: each cohort has a maximum number and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. A waiting list will be automatically activated once we reach the maximum number for each cohort. A place on the programme will be dependent on you having registered for or completed an ITL workshop before the start of the Tools for Reflective Practice workshop.
Please read our information on access statement and cancellation charges for this programme.
The Associate Teacher Programme is part of the provision offered by CEDA.
Tab Content: Mentor Information
A key support of your learning during the ATP is through your departmental teaching mentor. The mentor will provide an essential source of support and help you to contextualise your learning, both in terms of the discipline and local practice as well as in relation to the UKPSF.
They undertake 3 main activities as your mentor:
- Provide support and guidance for professional development
Provide an essential source of support and help you contextualise learning, both in terms of the discipline and local practice as well as in relation to the PSF 2023. -
Authentication of Practice provided by either:
- an observation of the participant’s professional practice
or
- a signed departmental supporting statementParticipants are asked to discuss and agree with their ATP mentor which is the most appropriate approach for their context.
- Provide a departmental supporting statement for the mentee
The supporting statement is an opportunity for the mentor to comment on your wider contribution to teaching and supporting students learning in the department, which might be for example: - Contributions to teaching team discussions
- Activities relating to assessment and feedback
- Involvement in other teaching related departmental initiatives such as teaching away-days, seminars or workshops
- Engagement in staff/student committees
- Pastoral support of students
A teaching endorsement is generally around 500 words. Anonymised examples are available for your mentor on the ATP Mentors Teams site.
You are expected to identify a mentor in your department prior to starting the programme, and you are asked to send their details once known to the Programmes Officer. The Mentor Handbook provides information to help you identify a suitable mentor and to help your mentor to understand the requirements of the role.
ATP mentors are usually from the same department as the mentee. Mentors hold a variety of roles but must be involved in teaching and supporting learning and be enthusiastic about teaching and your development. ATP graduates often make very good mentors, as they are already familiar with the programme approach. Mentors need to share the mentees interests and concerns about teaching and understand the discipline context.
A requirement of Advance HE accreditation of the ATP is for your practice to be authenticated by a mentor/more experienced colleague who has current knowledge and understanding of the requirements of recognition against D1 of the PSF2023 through either:
- an observation of your professional practice
or
- a departmental supporting statement
You should discuss and agree with your ATP mentor which is the most appropriate approach for your context.
You are also encouraged to discuss teaching with your mentor, exploring challenges and ideas for development specifically within your disciplinary context. Previous participants have highlighted the importance of identifying a suitable mentor who can support you through these open and supportive discussions.
Mentors will be invited to complete an online induction which provides an overview of the ATP, a chance to explore the PSF 2023 and the requirements for Associate Fellowship and the role of the mentor.
A follow-up opportunity for mentors to ask questions will be held online on:
Date to be confirmed
There is also an ATP Mentors Teams site for current mentors where further questions can be raised or if mentors are unable to attend the live Q&A session. As a mentor, you will be automatically added to this group.
- Testimonial from ATP participant about benefits of having a Mentor
- Testimonial from Mentor about benefits of the role for the Mentor
Please read our information on access statement and cancellation charges for this programme.
The Associate Teacher Programme is part of the provision offered by CEDA.
Tab Content: To apply
The deadline for submitting an application for ATP 2023/24 is now closed. Applications for the 2024/25 programme will reopen in 2024.
We appreciate that your 2023/24 teaching hours may not yet be confirmed or available at this stage, however you can still apply for the ATP programme and provide this information to us at a later date and prior to ATP starting.
For 2023/24 you will be able to indicate on the application form your preference to attend workshops for the duration of the programme either online or in person. We regret that you cannot “mix” these modes of attendance.
Confirmation of participation mode (online or in person) is subject to cohort size viability and will be confirmed in September.
There is a requirement that as a participant you will have a minimum of 10 hours of teaching and/or supporting student learning activities in Higher Education on a Lancaster Programme during the term in which you are undertaking the programme (October cohort – teaching activities in Term 1 [Autumn] or January cohort – teaching activities in Term 2 [Spring]).
In collaboration with your department an ATP mentor needs to be identified prior to starting the programme, details are required on your application form. For information to help you identify a suitable mentor and to help your mentor to understand the requirements of the role please view the ATP mentor Tab.
Please note: each cohort has a maximum number and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. A waiting list will be automatically activated once we reach the maximum number for each cohort. A place on the programme will be dependent on you having registered for or completed an ITL workshop before the start of the Tools for Reflective Practice workshop.
The deadline for applications for the January 2024 cohorts is Tuesday 28th November 2023
Your application form will need to be approved by your Head of Department, Line Manager or PhD Supervisor.
For general queries please email CEDA.
Please read our information on access statement and cancellation charges for this programme.
The Associate Teacher Programme is part of the provision offered by CEDA.