Ireland’s framework to support the professional development of those who teach across the sector
Our Strategic Priorities
The National Forum Strategy 2019-21 aims to channel the substantial progress of the past six years, strengthen collaborative relationships within and beyond the Irish higher education sector, and provide leadership and guidance for the continued enhancement of teaching and learning in Irish higher education, for the benefit of all. The National Forum will consolidate progress to date and focus on four key strategic priorities.
The Professional Development of All Those Who Teach
Teaching and Learning in a Digital World
Teaching and Learning Enhancement Within and Across Disciplines
Student Success
The Professional Development of All Those Who Teach
Promoting evidence-based, flexible, inclusive professional development opportunities that reflect the contextual needs and drivers within and across higher education institutions
Structure of the Professional Development Framework
A values-based framework, underpinned by scholarship relevant to all who teach in higher education
Open Courses Professional Development Platform
Non-accredited professional development opportunities for all who teach in Irish higher education
Professional Development Resources
Teaching and Learning in a Digital World
Supporting those who learn, teach and lead in higher education to critically apply digital technologies with the goal of enhancing learning, teaching and overall digital capability
Irish National Digital Experience (INDEx) Survey
National survey of the digital engagement, experiences and expectations of students and staff who teach in Irish higher education
Enabling Policies for Digital and Open Teaching and Learning
Policy framework and guidance to support institutions in developing policies for digital and open teaching and learning
Supporting Open Education
Supporting open education principles, practices and policies in Irish higher education
Key Developments 2014-2018
Supporting students and staff in developing their digital capabilities and informing institutional structures, policies and processes
Digital Resources
Teaching and Learning Enhancement Within and Across Disciplines
Recognising that disciplines are a key unit of change in higher education, with a focus on disciplinary excellence in learning, teaching and assessment
DELTA Framework
Strengthening networks of practitioners in academic disciplines and supporting impact on the teaching within disciplines
Erasmus+ DELTA
A new opportunity which supports international visits to share best practice and recognise enhancement of teaching and learning within disciplines
DELTA Awards
Celebrating excellence in teaching and learning within the disciplines and commitment to an ongoing, clearly articulated, shared process of continued enhancement
Discipline Resources
Student Success
Developing a vision of success, in partnership with students, with the aim of providing all students with the opportunity to fulfil their potential and become creators of new knowledge who are community engaged, ethically conscious, professionally competent and equipped to flourish in a global world
Student Success Toolkit
Seven Cs for Embedding Student Success: A Toolkit for Higher Education Institutions (Seven Cs Toolkit) resource for higher education institutions.
National Understanding of Student Success
Overview of the national understanding of student success in Irish higher education compiled in collaboration with a range of sectoral representatives
Online Resource for Learning Analytics (ORLA)
National Forum’s open-access, online library of guides and manuals, covering key topics relating to learning analytics.
Data-Enabled Student Success Initiative
Supporting institutions as they look to develop effective, informed, sustainable strategies for maximising the value of data as a resource
Our Enhancement Themes For Student Success
Teaching for Transitions
A sectoral focus on the enhancement theme ‘Teaching for Transition’ 2013-2015
Assessment OF/FOR/AS Learning
A sectoral focus on the enhancement theme ‘Assessment OF/FOR/AS Learning’ 2016-2018
Student Success Resources
Valuing Ireland’s Teaching and Learning (VITAL)
VITAL – Valuing Ireland’s Teaching and Learning: a consultative, context-appropriate and national approach to valuing and recognising teaching and learning in Irish higher education.
Next Steps for Teaching and Learning: Moving Forward Together
A national sectoral partnership project with an overarching aim to address the question, in the context of COVID-19, ‘What have we learnt and what does it mean for the future of teaching and learning in Irish higher education?’
