Awards to USA K-16 Science Educators to Recognize Outstand

Awards to USA K-16 Science Educators to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to Science Education

Distinguished Teaching Awards

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Agency: Foundation

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National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)

Geographic Focus

All USA

Important Dates

Deadline: 12/21/22

Grant Description

Awards to USA K-16 science educators to recognize outstanding contributions to science education. Award recipients will receive a stipend and travel accommodations to attend a national science education conference. The award is open to educators who have at least ten years of experience.

This award honors one or more NSTA members in the field of K–16 science education. The award is designed to recognize current NSTA members who are classroom teachers at the elementary, middle school, high school, and undergraduate levels who have made extraordinary contributions to the field of science teaching. The number of awards given each year is at the discretion of the NSTA Awards and Recognitions Committee.

Excellence in teaching that reflects the National Science Education Standards is the main criterion for selection of recipients. Among the criteria to be considered by the committee are:

Effective planning skills
Lesson presentation skills
Ability to motivate and challenge students
Professional contribution in science and science education (e.g., publications, presentations)
Participation in professional growth activities, leadership roles, and involvement at professional meetings

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