# Glossary

Common terms used throughout the portfolio and links to original sources or
further information.

```{glossary}
[Authentic assessment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authentic_assessment)
    Assessment that mirrors real practice, with contextualized tasks, real
    world scenarios/data, etc.

[Curriculum 2021](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/centre-for-innovation-in-education/curriculum-resources/overview/)
    A framework for the teaching and learning of the University of Liverpool.

[FHEA](https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/fellowship/fellowship)
    Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. A title granted by
    [Advance HE](https://www.advance-he.ac.uk) that indicates that someone
    meets the [Descriptor 2](d2) of the {term}`UKPSF`.

[PGCAP](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/eddev/supporting-teaching/pgcap/)
    The Postgraduate Certificate Academic Practice is a Level 7 qualification
    at the University of Liverpool. Graduates of the program gain recognition as
    Fellow of the Higher Education Academy ({term}`FHEA`).

[SMART action plan](https://blog.udemy.com/smart-action-plan/)
    A set of principles for creating goals and plans that are specific,
    measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based.

[UKPSF](https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/guidance/teaching-and-learning/ukpsf)
    The UK Professional Standards Framework, "a globally-recognised framework
    for benchmarking success within HE teaching and learning support".

[Software Carpentry](https://software-carpentry.org)
    Non-profit organization "teaching basic lab skills for research computing".
```