APEX provides a flexible and individualised pathway for all staff (novice to learner) who teach or support student learning to attain the relevant professional standards, commensurate with their job role, as exemplified in the UKPSF. However, the framework not only provides a seamless transition between the various UK Professional Standards but also provides staff with an optional process for continuing professional development above and beyond the expectations of achievement of the UKPSF.
The reference points for the Portsmouth University APEX programme are twofold: the Education strategy and the Portsmouth Graduate. These two reference points provide the context for the programme and work based activities undertaken by participants to implement these University strategies and goals will provide much of the evidence for attainment of the relevant standards
Whilst there are only two mandatory elements (orientation and submission of artefact), maximum benefit, for both the individual and the University, will be obtained through engagement in the following optional collaborative learning elements:
- Attendance at relevant peer learning sessions
- Leading and facilitating group activities
- Sharing reflections and practice
- Peer reviewing
Academic Development supports the enhancement of the student learning experience through professional development programmes and online support benchmarked against the Professional Standards Framework.
