2. The Quality Teaching Award
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The NSW Minister for Education and Training and Australian College of Educators NSW Quality Teaching Award is among the most prestigious teaching awards in Australia.
The award is presented by the NSW Minister for Education and Training, supported by Lenovo and administered through processes undertaken by the Australian College of Educators NSW.
Every 2011 award recipient will receive a Lenovo S9 or S10 laptop computer.
Who can apply?
All government and non-government permanent, part-time or casual teachers in the following sectors in NSW may apply: early childhood, primary, secondary, university and TAFE NSW.
Teachers cannot be nominated by others for this Award. Teachers who apply agree to identify three referees, to prepare a professional learning portfolio and, if short listed, to undergo a work place visit by assessors.
Teachers intending to apply for the award should seek the support of their principal or line manager.
When do applications close?
Applications with three referee reports should be forwarded as one package by Friday 20 May 2011.
Learning portfolios are due by Monday 18 July 2011.
Further information, application and referee report forms and guidelines on preparing a professional learning portfolio can be obtained from the New South Wales Department of Education and Training's website:
General Enquires
Sandra Jones
Awards and Recognition Unit
NSW Department of Education and Training
Locked Bag 53
DARLINGHURST NSW 2010
Phone: (02) 9244 5099
Fax: (02) 9244 5646
Email: sandra.jones@det.nsw.edu.au