ELIGIBILITY:
Any current permanent full-time faculty member of a Newfoundland and Labrador public college program of studies, who is a member in good standing with the Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL) and instructs in a nationally accredited program of studies as recognized by the Technology Accreditation Canada.
CRITERIA:
1.) Exemplary instructional practices that combine excellence and innovation to maximize students’ assimilation of the subject matter
This may include:
- the adaptability of one’s instructional methodologies for a diverse student population
- integrating high levels of asynchronous and synchronized technological tolls to deliver instruction
- participating in workshops, seminars, and professional associations
- expertise in andrological instructional methodologies, student advising, course design, program development, curriculum development and innovative instructional methods
2.) Impact on students and the profession
This may include:
- participating in workshops, seminars and professional associations
- ability to establish professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- actively participates in program reviews and program accreditation processes
- student feedback which indicates instructional excellence and student satisfaction
- statements from colleagues, campus director, and students who have observed instructional techniques
3. Effective use of the environment in which the nominee teaches
This may include:
- demonstrating initiative and success in implementing service-learning to support program outcomes
- making use of resources in the community; guest speakers, field trips, etc. to enhance learning
INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit the following nomination form to the 2020-2021 Instructional Excellence Award Committee, at the above-noted address. In addition to the nomination form, the following documents must be submitted to the Committee, c/o Registrar in a sealed envelope, on or by October 8, 2020.
- A SUBMISSION JUSTIFYING THE NOMINATION (2 TO 3 PAGES Maximum ) WHICH INCLUDES A SUMMARY IN POINT FORM HIGHLIGHTING MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND ENGINEERING/APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.
- ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS:
- LETTERS OF SUPPORT FROM AETTNL STUDENTS MEMBERS (MANDATORY; 2 OR MORE STUDENT NOMINATIONS)
- LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM THE NOMINEE’S CAMPUS DIRECTOR OR COORDINATING INSTRUCTOR (MANDATORY)
- LETTERS OF SUPPORT FROM PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES
- EXAMPLES OF EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COLLEGE AND/OR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
- THE CANDIDATE’S C.V. (REQUIRED)
