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Why Institutional PROFFORMANCE Ambassadors join the network?

 

Personal Motivations of Institutional PROFFORMANCE Ambassadors (IPAs)

Institutional PROFFORMANCE Ambassadors are driven by a shared passion for improving teaching and learning in higher education. Their individual motivations reflect diverse backgrounds, professional goals, and deep commitments to educational quality. Here are the key themes behind why they choose to engage:

🔹 Commitment to teaching excellence

  • Desire to continuously improve personal teaching methods through peer feedback and evidence-based assessment tools.

  • Interest in benchmarking personal practices against European and international standards and practices.

  • Passion for student-centered, competence-based, and inclusive teaching approaches.

🔹 Professional growth and learning

  • Seeking professional development through exposure to diverse practices and peer learning.

  • Motivation to stay current with emerging trends in pedagogy, digital tools, and assessment methodologies.

  • Intention to enhance skills in quality assurance, curriculum design, and leadership.

🔹 Knowledge exchange and collaboration

  • Belief in the power of collaborative learning and shared experiences to inspire improvement.

  • Interest in exchanging innovative ideas, strategies, and institutional practices across borders.

  • Eagerness to engage in dialogue with peers who face similar challenges and goals.

🔹 Desire to innovate and lead change

  • Aspiration to drive educational innovation within their institutions using insights and tools from the network.

  • Motivation to contribute to the development, piloting, and implementation of the PAT (PROFFORMANCE Assessment Tool).

  • Willingness to act as change agents, promoting modern teaching methods and reflective practice.

🔹 Strategic vision and institutional impact

  • Intention to use newly gained knowledge to influence policy, strategy and teaching standards at home institutions.

  • Ambition to support institution-wide quality enhancement and strategic development goals.

  • Commitment to align personal efforts with broader educational policies and national strategies.

🔹 Personal values and passion for education

  • Deep belief in education as a vehicle for societal transformation and sustainable development.

  • Long-standing interest in mentoring, peer-review, and capacity-building within the institution.

  • Joy in fostering international cooperation and building professional relationships across Europe.