1. Professional Values
1.1. V2: Promote participation in higher education and equality of opportunity for learners
1.1.1. Case Study 2: I have always been committed to equality of opportunity for learners and served as an Equality & Diversity Champion in a large Further Education College for 13 years. At Aston University, I am on a committee supporting the University's application for Race Charter. I am dedicating my time voluntarily because of my commitment to Equality & Diversity.
1.2. V3: Use evidence-informed approaches and the outcomes from research, scholarship and continuing professional development
1.2.1. Case Study 2: I am an Early Career Researcher and am applying for ESRC and ESPRC grants for New Investigator Awards. My research proposals are based on pedagogical research that will enhance the way we use technology to facilitate work-based learning at level 7. As there is a dearth of pedagogical research focusing on Level 7 apprentices (as this is a new curriculum) my aim is to make a valuable research based contribution to vocational education
1.3. V4: Acknowledge the wider context in which higher education operates recognising the implications for professional practice
1.3.1. Case Study 4: In addition to teaching and coaching level 7 apprentices at Aston University, I am also an End Point Assessor for the Chartered Manager's Institute which is the Awarding Body for Level 7 apprenticeship qualifications. This requires me to undertake a minimum of 35 days of continuing professional development per annum. I ensure that I familiarise myself with the needs and expectations of a diverse range of stakeholders in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous education, industry and social environments.
1.4. V1: Respect individual learners and diverse learning communities
1.4.1. Case Study 2:During my teaching career spanning almost four decades, I have successfully worked with a very diverse range of learners including professionals and those who had never previously attended school; 16 year- olds to 70 year-olds; fast learners and slow learners. I treat each of my learners with respect and kindness and work hard to meet their individual needs.