Teaching Excellence Awards
Recognises and celebrates outstanding teachers and the important role they play in student learning outcomes.
The Teaching Excellence Award is awarded under two categories:
Teaching Excellence Award
Awarded to an individual or team of teachers who have made an outstanding impact on student learning.
Sessional Academic Teaching Excellence Award
Awarded to an individual sessional academic, or team of sessional academics who have made an outstanding impact and contribution to student learning outcomes.
Nominees must select one of the following selection criteria to address and provide evidence to support claims (up to a total of 1500 words):
- Approaches to teaching and the support of learning that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn; or
- Development of curricula, resources or services that reflect a command of the field; or
- Effective Assessment practices that bring about improvements in student teaching, focus on academic integrity; or
- Innovation or leadership that has influenced and enhanced learning and teaching and/or student experience.
Please indicate how many students were impacted by the above claims within your nomination. Teaching and learning activities mentioned within nominations must have been conducted within University policy, including using approved University platforms or systems.
Application Assessment
In assessing applications against the chosen criteria above, the Selection Committee will take into account the extent to which the applicant shows evidence:
- that their contribution has influenced student learning, student engagement or the overall student experience
- that their contribution has been sustained over time (minimum of 2 years)
- that their contribution has gained recognition from fellow staff, the University and/or the broader community
- that the claims for excellence are supported by a range of evidence including formal and informal evaluation
- of the extent of creativity, imagination and innovation, regardless of whether the approach involves traditional learning environments or technology-based developments
- drawn on the scholarly literature on teaching and learning to inform the development of initiatives, programs and/or practice
- of how their contribution has addressed the University’s (and/or College/School/Unit’s) objectives
Excellence Awards
Teaching Excellence Award
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.