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Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence AwardsExcellence in TeachingNomination FormSECTION 1 NOMINEE DETAILS
INDIVIDUAL
Staff Id Number Contact Number
Name (incl title)
Position/ Title Length of Service
School/ Unit
Email Address
TEAM
Team Name
Team Leader
Position / Title School / Unit
Team Members
1. School / Unit
2. School / Unit
3. School / Unit
4. School / Unit
5. School / Unit
6. School / Unit
7. School / Unit
8. School / Unit
(if insufficient space, please attach a list)SECTION 2 ACCEPTANCE OF NOMINATION BY NOMINEE
Nominee Name: Signature
SECTION 3 NOMINATOR DETAILS
Name
Position/Title
Name of School or Unit
Email Address
EPO Administration Only
Date Received / / 2011 Application No.
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SECTION 4 STATEMENT OF SUPPORT – Dean of School /Executive Director /Director /PVC or DVC
1. Please state reasons for supporting this nomination
Name:
Position: Dean of School/ Executive Director/ Director/ PVC or DVC (please circle or bold)
Signature:
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SECTION 5 SELECTION CRITERIA
Instructions for Preparing your nomination:Describe your teaching activities and achievements by specifically addressing each of the five selection criteria. Please provide evidence in support of your claims against these criteria. The nomination should be presented under the following five headings.
1. Approaches to teaching that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn (maximum 500 words)Which may include: fostering student development by stimulating curiosity and independence in learning; contributing to the development of students’ critical thinking skills, analytical skills and scholarly values; encouraging student engagement through the enthusiasm shown for learning and teaching; inspiring and motivating students through high-level communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
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2. Development of curricula and resources that reflect a command of the field (maximum 500 words)Which may include: developing and presenting coherent and imaginative resources for student learning; implementing research-led approaches to learning and teaching; demonstrating up-to-date knowledge of the field of study in the design of the curriculum and the creation of resources for learning; communicating clear objectives and expectations for student learning.
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3. Approaches to assessment and feedback that foster independent learning (maximum 500 words)Which may include: integrating assessment strategies with the specific aims and objectives for student learning; providing timely, worthwhile feedback to students on their learning; using a variety of assessment and feedback strategies; implementing both formative and summative assessment; adapting assessment methods to different contexts and diverse student needs.
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4. Respect and support for the development of students as individuals (maximum 500 words)Which may include: participating in the effective and empathetic guidance and advising of students; assisting students from equity and other demographic subgroups to participate and achieve success in their courses; influencing the overall academic, social and cultural experience of higher education.
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5. Scholarly activities that have influenced and enhanced learning and teaching (maximum 500 words)Which may include: showing advanced skills in evaluation and reflective practice; participating in and contributing to professional activities related to learning and teaching; coordination, management and leadership of courses and student learning; conducting and publishing research related to teaching; demonstrating leadership through activities that have broad influence on the profession.
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SECTION 6 REFEREE REPORTS
1. Referee report to support nomination
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2. Referee report to support this nomination
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SECTION 7 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
You may attach three (3) to five (5) supporting documents as evidence of the achievements of the nominee(s). The documents need to be relevant and clearly support the nomination.
Some examples of additional information are: additional letters of support testimonials a short curriculum vitae of the nominee
Please submit your application along with 7 copies to:
Lauren MarshExecutive Projects Office – [email protected] AJWerrington North Campus
By close of business 7 October 2011
NOTE: This application will be acknowledged via email by 11 October. If you do not receive acknowledgement, please phone Lauren Marsh x7890
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