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Edge Hill University takes
gold
EDGE Hill University has achieved Gold,
the highest rating in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), for
delivering:- 'consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for
its students.'
The Gold award; which has been given to less than ⅓ of Universities
nationally and only 3 Universities in the North West - indicates that teaching
at Edge Hill is of:- 'the highest quality found in the UK.'
The TEF was introduced by the Government to build evidence about the performance
of the UK's world class higher education sector, complementing the existing
Research Excellence Framework with an analysis of teaching and learning
outcomes.
The awards were decided by an independent TEF Panel of experts, including
academics, students and employer representatives.
The TEF measures teaching excellence in 3 key
areas:-
► Teaching quality:- teaching that stimulates and challenges students, and
maximises their engagement with their studies.
► Learning environment:- the effectiveness of resources and activities (such as
libraries, laboratories and work experience) which support learning and improve
retention, progression and attainment.
► Student outcomes:- the extent to which all students achieve their educational and
professional goals, in particular those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The specific findings for Edge Hill University indicate that:- "Students from
diverse backgrounds achieve consistently outstanding outcomes", and that "very
high proportions of students continue with their studies and progress to
employment or further study."
The findings also acknowledge:- "Very high
levels of student satisfaction with 'teaching on my course' and outstanding
levels of satisfaction with 'assessment and feedback', and 'academic
support', notably exceeding the provider benchmark."
Dr John Cater, Vice-Chancellor at Edge Hill University said:- "I am
delighted that Edge Hill's strategic focus on employability and nurturing
institutional culture has been recognised with a Gold rating from the TEF panel.
Colleagues from across the University all play a part in achieving and
maintaining this Gold standard and I am grateful to every one of them."
Madeleine Atkins, Chief Executive of the Higher Education Funding Council for
England, said:- "Students invest significant amounts of time and money in
their higher education. They rightly expect a high-quality learning experience
and outcomes that reflect their potential. The UK already has a high bar for
quality and standards, which all universities and Colleges must meet. But the TEF judges excellence above and beyond this, clearly showing the highest levels
across the sector.
The TEF measures the things that students themselves say they care about: high
quality, engaged teaching and a supportive, stimulating learning environment
which equips them with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their
potential, and then to progress to a good job or further study."
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