TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kitchener,Mary
TI  - A field guide to working in higher education: transitioning from professional practice to academia
SN  - 9781032482316 (pbk)
U1  - 378.124 
PY  - 2025///
CY  - London
PB  - Routledge
KW  - College teaching-Vocational guidance
KW  - College teaching-Professional relationship
KW  - Career development
N1  - Index present
N2  - Higher education has had a long and growing association with professional practice. Yet the need to unpack and demystify the day-to-day workings has never been greater, especially for new pracademics - academics entering from professional practice. Mapped to Advance HE Professional Standards Framework (PSF, 2023) and the Academic Professional Apprenticeship Standard Teaching and Supporting Learning (IfATE), this invaluable guide will help you navigate your new academic career, covering all key aspects needed to support a successful transition. Key features include: - Hints, tips, narratives and examples from experienced pracademics from a diverse and broad range of professions and higher education institutions - Support and guidance on the academic role, teaching, learning and assessment, supporting students, researching and supervision, academic well-being and continuing professional development. - A 'go to' Learning Activity Compilation. - Practical strategies and guidance to swiftly adapt into your academic practices - A detailed glossary to quickly locate key terms Packed full of practical guidance, this go-to guide will act as the perfect companion to help you navigate through your new pracademic career. It is essential reading for anyone taking part in an accredited academic initial professional development programme, as well as those more experienced academics who want to refresh their knowledge and understanding"-- Provided by publisher
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