After what seemed like an eternity of waiting, after submitting a Senior Fellowship application to the Higher Education Academy (HEA) in January, I found out the application had been successful last week. I had previously completed a PG Cert in Teaching and Learning, which provided a HEA Fellowship, so undertaking the Senior Fellowship application in the form of a portfolio was quite different. Whilst writing the application portfolio was challenging it was an enjoyable experience and I benefited from reflecting back on the many pedagogic innovations and interventions I have developed and supported over the last 7 years. It also offered a chance to think back to how I have developed over my teaching career and the many inspirations and people who have challenged and developed my thinking. So not only was the outcome fruitful, the experience was too. So here is looking forward to the next 7 years of teaching and pedagogic innovations and developments.
Robin Bell 