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Awards 2010-2011
ATE has several awards available for 2010, to be presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting in Orlando. Following is a listing of awards available, basic requirements, and contact information. Click on the left hand links for more information
Distinguished Member Award
The Distinguished Member of the Association of Teacher Educators exemplifies the best of teacher education in this nation, which includes, outstanding contributions to the Association; outstanding contributions to teacher education; and professional, academic, and ethical standards.
For information, contact
Debbie Barnes
Univ. of Central AR Mashburn 100
201 Donaghey Ave.
Conway, AR, 72035
debbieb@uca.edu
Deadline for Submission: December 1
Submission Requirements:
• Nomination Form (nominations from current ATE members and/or state/regional unit)
• Resume
• Photograph
• 5 letters of recommendation
• Consent Form
• Additional Support Documentation (optional)
Criteria for selection:
• 15 years of consecutive membership in ATE
• Outstanding contributions to ATE
• Outstanding contributions to teacher education
• consent to nomination
Distinguished Research in Teacher Education
The Distinguished Research in Teacher Education award has been established to recognize and encourage outstanding investigations influencing teacher education and/or student learning. The Association of Teacher Educators presents this award(s) in anticipation that such recognition will stimulate research to: (1) further the development of teacher education; (2) disseminate related information nationally and internationally; and (3) expand the knowledge base relative to teacher education.
For information, contact
Christina C. Pfister
The College of St. Rose, Albany, New York
pfisterc@strose.edu
Co-Chair:
Daniel L. White
Roosevelt University Chicago, Illinois
dlwhite@roosevelt.edu
Deadline for submission: June 1
Submission requirements:
• Any person involved in research in teacher education in college or university, public or private schools, or other educational agencies may submit. Authors need not be active members of ATE. Applicant must include name, title, institution, mailing address (including summer address, if different), phone, fax, and email.
• The topic of the research paper must be related to teacher education.
• Reports of research that have been published or accepted for publication in refereed journals within the last two years are encouraged. Other research papers of comparable quality prepared within the last two years may also be submitted.
• Entries must not exceed thirty (30) double-spaced, typewritten pages. Entries should be Word documents attached to an email sent to the contact person(s).
• All entries must be postmarked no later than submission deadline.
Criteria for Selection:
Each submission is evaluated on the following criteria by a review panel representing the ATE Research Committee:
• Definition of the problem or question is stated clearly.
• Rationale for the investigation is persuasive.
• Research approach is adequate/appropriate for the problem and rationale.
• Conclusion(s) or interpretation(s) are grounded in the data.
• Contribution of the study is significant to teacher education.
Distinguished Clinician in Teacher Education
The Distinguished Clinician in Teacher Education award has been established to recognize and honor those school-based teacher educators whose work in a clinical environment helps teachers become better at what they do.
For information, contact Jim Whiteman, jwhitem3@utnet.utoledo.edu
Deadline for Submission: July 15
Submission Requirements:
• Cover Page
• Letter of Nomination from ATE State Affiliate
• Description of service in ATE and State Affiliate
• Professional resume
• Letters from supervisors, students, peers, colleagues (3-10)
• Videotape (20 min. or less)
• Other documentation (up to 10 pages)
Criteria for Selection:
• Member of ATE and State Affiliate at time of nomination
• Service to ATE and State Affiliate
• Nomination by State Affiliate
• Primary work responsibilities in K-12 schools
• Demonstrates roles as a clinician
• Functions in dual roles (see full guidelines for specific information)
Distinguished Teacher Educator
The Distinguished Teacher Educator award recognizes and honors those individuals in higher education or state departments of education who have advanced the profession of teacher education.
For information, contact John Hicks, johnahicks@zoominternet.net
Deadline for Submission: July 25
Submission Requirements:
• Cover page to include: nominee’s name, address and telephone number, name and address of employer, job title with description of responsibilities
• Sources of Evidence: This evidence may include but is not limited to: professional resume, letters of support from students and colleagues, course evaluations, statement reflecting applicant’s philosophy of teacher education and its relation to professional goals and accomplishments, documentation of program design/development, evidence of collaboration etc.
Criteria for Selection:
• Member of ATE for at least seven years
• Nominated by State Affiliate or institution of higher education
• Primary responsibilities are in higher education or state education department
• Functions primarily as a teacher and/or supervisor of preservice, in-service teacher, and/or graduate students; or functions as a program developer, researcher or administrator of teacher education
Distinguished Dissertation Award
The Distinguished Dissertation Award is to encourage, recognize, and promote exemplary doctoral level research that substantially contributes to the improvement of teacher education. The DDTE recipient receives a monetary award supported through a grant from the ATE Leadership Foundation for Teacher Education. Special recognition is also extended to the professor that directed the dissertation.
For information, contact Keith Tilford
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 61790
ktilfor@ilstu.edu
Deadline for Submission: June 15
Submission Requirements:
• The dissertation must be directly related to teacher education
• Authors need not be active members of ATE
• The research reported must have been completed within the past two years previous to this submission
• Entries must include name, title, institution, mailing address (including summer address if different), telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address
• Entries must include a separate letter of support from the director of the dissertation that states completion of the doctoral degree prior to September 1, 2010
• Eight (8) copies of a synopsis of the dissertation must be submitted. The synopsis should not exceed 25 double-spaced, type written pages and must be accompanied by a one-page abstract. The author should eliminate all identifiable references to individuals and places that might bias reviewers. In addition, include a copy on computer disk saved as Microsoft Word format and text.
Criteria for Selection:
Each dissertation synopsis will be reviewed by a panel of ATE Research Committee members using the following criteria:
• Definition of the problem or question is stated clearly.
• Rationale for the investigation is persuasive.
• Research approach is adequate/appropriate for the problem and rationale.
• Conclusion(s) or interpretation(s) are grounded in the data.
• Contribution of the study to Teacher Education.
The recipient of the ATE Distinguished Dissertation Teacher Education Award will be expected to make a presentation on the dissertation and to attend the award ceremonies at the Annual Meeting of ATE.
Kappa Delta Pi/ATE National Student Teacher/Intern of the Year
The Kappa Delta Pi/ATE National Student Teacher/Intern of the Year award recognizes a student teacher/intern who has demonstrated during his/her student teaching/intern experience an outstanding ability to:
• Plan and develop a repertoire of classroom management skills and instructional strategies that support the needs and curriculum of all students;
• Establish effective interpersonal relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff; and
• Reflect about the teaching and learning process.
For information, contact Marilyn Nicholas
mnicholas@towson.edu
Packet sent to:
National Student Teacher/Intern of the Year Award
Kappa Delta Pi International Headquarters
3707 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1158
Deadline for submission: May 7
Submission Requirements:
Each applicant must provide:
• One original and three copies of the application, including parts I, II, III, and IV
• One official transcript and three copies of the official transcript
• One original and three copies of the written lesson plan
• One original 30-minute video (CD or DVD only) and three copies, including an introduction, a lesson, and reflection.
Criteria for Selection:
• Application Part I
General Information - 5%
• Application Part II
Applicant's Background - 5%
• Application Part III
Professional Strengths - 10%
Issues Analysis - 10%
Teaching Metaphor - 10%
• Application Part IV
Sponsor's Recommendation - 0%
• Application Part V
Introduction - 5%
Video Lesson- 30%
Reflection/Analysis - 20%
Lesson Plan - 5%
Distinguished Program in Teacher Education
The Distinguished Program in Teacher Education has been established to recognize and honor outstanding teacher education programs that exemplify collaboration between local education agencies and institutions of higher education in program development and administration.
For information, contact Thomas Lucey
Illinois State University
Box 5330
Normal, IL 61790-5330
tlucey@ilstu.edu
Deadline for Submission: July 31
Submission Requirements:
Send the Chair of the Selection panel ten copies of the DPTE entry signed by the director of the teacher education program. Each entry must contain at least three sections as follows:
1. A two-page (maximum) overview of the program.
2. Fifteen to twenty pages describing the program.
3. Five to ten pages of evaluation data to validate effectiveness.
4. The entry should also describe the adaptability of the project to other teacher education programs.
An entry of not more than 30 pages should be typed, double-spaced, 81/2 x 11 inch paper. All entries become the property of ATE.
Sikula Distinguished Unit Awards
The Sikula Awards Program recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of affiliated units across the country. ATE units provide essential services and programs at the local and state levels, thereby supporting the national organization's mission and goals. The Awards Program is a vehicle for ATE to provide visibility and distinction to units that fulfill the performance criteria indicated.
For information, contact John Sikula
Gill Center
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio 44805
jsikula@ashland.edu
Deadline for Submission: January 2
Submission Requirements:
A. Achievement Awards
B. Unit Development Awards
-Programs/Services
-Membership/Management
-Articulation with National Office
C. Outstanding Unit Award
Click link to the left for detailed information about each category.
Criteria for Selection:
A. Achievement Award
• Satisfy at least 10 of 13 criteria
B. Unit Development Awards
• Program/Services: 14 criteria to satisfy
• Membership/Management: 14 criteria to satisfy
• Articulation with National Office: 14 criteria to satisfy
C. Outstanding Unit Award
• Determined by adding up the points earned in each of the three Unit Development Award categories. The Unit with the most total points wins the plaque and check for $500.
Robert J. Stevenson Scholarship
The Robert J. Stevenson Scholarship has been established by the Leadership Foundation for Teacher Education of ATE with major contribution from the Stevenson family to assist a classroom teacher working towards an advanced degree to enhance teacher leadership skills through the study of teaching. Applicants taking coursework leading to National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification are encouraged to apply, as are those engaged in the study of curriculum and instruction and/or supervision.
For information, contact Cynthia S. Haggard, LFTE Chair
269 Steeplechase Dr.
Exton, PA 19341
chaggard@wcupa.edu
Deadline for Submission: July 15
Submission Requirements:
Required documents: Completed application including:
• Two letters of recommendation, one must be from a current ATE member
• Goal statement outlining future educational and career goals
• Copies of all college transcripts, may be issued to the student but must be an official transcript from Registrar's Office
Criteria for Selection:
Scholarship requirements:
• Must be an ATE member
• A full or part-time graduate student
• Have a GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0)
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