Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

Please click here to download an award application form.

The Awards:

A maximum of 2 awards each of $4000 will be made. The award will recognise outstanding examples of sustained excellence in teaching.

Application Procedure:

Send completed application forms, signed by the Head of School, together with supporting documentation to Tanya Negerevich (t.negerevich@uq.edu.au), Faculty Learning Support Officer in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, by 5pm on Monday, 12 September 2011.

Required:

  1. Reflective Essay (max. 2-3 pages, single spaced, 12 point font) outlining your contribution to teaching and learning at UQ, the specific character of your teaching and achievements, and an account of how your teaching enhances student learning outcomes. The essay should also make reference to your educational philosophy and your teaching responsibilities.
  2. No more than half a page on each of the following Selection Criteria (max. 2.5 pages, single spaced, 12 point font)), showing how you ensure:

> Approaches to teaching that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn
> Development of curricula and resources that reflect a command of the field
> Approaches to assessment and feedback that foster independent learning
> Respect and support for the development of students as individuals
> Scholarly activities that have influenced and enhanced learning and teaching

  1. 1 page summary of TEVALs or other evaluations providing assessment of your overall effectiveness as a University teacher
  2. Confidential reference (max. 1 page, single spaced, 12 point font) from the Head of School on your teaching contribution with respect to the five selection criteria.

Optional:

  • Peer review or reference (max. 1 page)
  • Copies of positive communications (e.g. emails, qualitative comments on TEVALs) (max. 2 pages)
  • Additional information will not be considered

Presentation:

Awardees will be required to give a public presentation outlining their teaching practice.
 

Please click here to download an award application form.

 

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