The University of Portsmouth has launched a new initiative to ensure that excellent teaching is underpinned by a shared commitment to meaningful, inclusive and engaging learning experiences for all students. Guided by the Teach Well, Consistently Well principles, the initiative promotes teaching that is purposeful, evidence‑informed, and responsive to the diverse needs of our learners.
As part of this approach, all recruitment and selection processes for roles that include any element of teaching now require a micro‑teach. The micro‑teach must be planned and embedded within the recruitment process in line with the guidance provided. It is not a presentation, but an opportunity for candidates to demonstrate their teaching practice. Please look at the Teach Well, Interview Micro-Teach guidance document, as this sets out the purpose, structure, assessment criteria and expectations for micro‑teaches. This will support panels to make fair, consistent and evidence‑informed decisions.
To support this change, HR has updated the iTrent recruitment system to include a dedicated micro‑teach stage and have revised the iTrent guidance to reflect this change.
For advice or support when planning or implementing a micro‑teach, please contact CADI at cadi@port.ac.uk.