Division K - Teaching and Teacher Education Awards 2012-2013 Division K Call for Awards Nominations As teacher education undergoes increased scrutiny and is pressed to demonstrate its contributions to teacher and student learning, Division K’s awards take on added importance as a means by which to elevate exemplary scholarship in our field. In particular, with this year’s awards, Division K aims to recognize the teacher education scholarship of division members who are addressing persistent issues of urgent concern to the field. While the six individual awards committees will focus, as intended, on their respective areas of emphasis, each will also take into account the Division’s overarching call for attention to issues of profession-wide concern. To this end, each committee will offer special consideration to award submissions that hold promise for improving teacher education policy and practice in the following areas: providing rigorous and educative clinical experiences; preparing teachers to serve students with diverse cultural and experiential backgrounds; supporting teachers to understand and apply theoretical perspectives on teaching and learning; articulating well-designed, evidence-based pedagogical practices in teacher education; and/or developing and implementing new approaches for assessing and evaluating teachers’ practices in preservice and inservice settings. In particular, committees will consider the potential of nominees’ work to advance the profession of teaching and the practice of teacher education. Please consider submitting nominations so that we, as a Division, can showcase members’ excellent works, thereby building a stronger knowledge base and making our colleagues’ valuable contributions more widely known among educators and policymakers. Please note that all nomination materials must be submitted by November 1, 2012. Outstanding Dissertation Award Chair: Shelley Thomas, University of Louisville This award recognizes a dissertation of exemplary conceptual, methodological, and literary quality on an important topic in teaching and teacher education. For this year’s award, dissertations completed between August 2011 and November 2012 may be nominated. A dissertation may be submitted for consideration only once and can be nominated for an award within only one division of AERA. The committee uses a blind review process; only the committee chair will know the identity of the nominator and nominee. Dissertations employing any theoretical and methodological orientation may be nominated as long as they make an important contribution to teaching and teacher education. In addition to reflecting the highest of standards of methodological rigor, nominated dissertations should focus on issues that are currently crucial to the field, including teacher and teaching quality and innovative means for documenting and assessing the processes and outcomes of teaching, teacher education, induction, and/or professional development. Special consideration will be given to dissertations that generate insights which hold promise for advancing educational equity, and the committee will also consider the strength of a dissertation as it relates to the overarching Division K call for focused attention on persistent issues of urgent concern to the field. (For more details on these particular issues, see the overarching call above.) Nomination materials should include: (1) a one-page letter and overview from a member of the dissertation committee which can be sent separately from the other materials; (2) a title sheet showing the dissertation title, awarding institution, members of the dissertation committee, date of completion of the degree, and nominee’s current contact information; (3) the table of contents of the dissertation; and (4) a summary of the dissertation written in an accepted publication format (such as APA) not exceeding 7500 words in 12-point font, exclusive of title page, references, and appendices and without author identification. Self-nominations are not accepted and nominators and nominees must be members of AERA. Nominees must also be members of Division K at the time of nomination. Materials and any questions or inquiries should be sent to: Dr. Shelley Thomas, Assistant Professor, Department of Middle and Secondary Education, University of Louisville shelley.thomas@louisville.edu. Nominations and supporting materials must be received no later than November 1, 2012; all must be submitted electronically. Early Career Award Chair: Marcelle Haddix, Syracuse University This award, made to a researcher in the first stages of the research career (degrees awarded during or after 2004 and up to two years post-tenure), recognizes a significant program of research on important problems of theory and/or practice that focus on teachers, teaching, or teacher education. Recipients of this award must be engaged in inquiry that extends a significant line of research, addresses an issue that has been neglected in the field, fills a gap in current knowledge, or raises significant questions about extant knowledge. In addition, awardees should be engaged in studying problems or questions that are timely and that contribute to current policy debates or dilemmas of practice. The scholar’s body of work must be characterized by empirical rigor, momentum and coherence, and must hold potential to contribute significantly to scholarship in the field. In addition to criteria outlined here, the Early Career Award committee will also consider the strength of nominees’ submitted works as they relate to the overarching Division K call for focused attention on persistent issues of urgent concern to the field. (For more details on these particular issues, see the overarching call above.) The nominator and nominee must be members of AERA but need not be members of Kappa Delta Pi. The nominee must also be a member of Division K at the time of nomination. Nominations must include: a one page letter of nomination explaining why this nominee is qualified to be a Division K Early Career Award recipient, the nominee’s most recent curriculum vita, two representative scholarly publications, and one letter of support from individuals familiar with the nominee’s contributions to scholarship in teaching or teacher education. Letters of support should address how the research demonstrates qualities detailed in the paragraph above as well as in the overarching call for Division K award nominations. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Nominations must be received no later than November 1, 2012. Upon receipt of nominations, the Early Career Award committee chair will solicit additional materials directly from nominees. Self-nominations are not accepted. Please send nomination letters to committee chair, Dr. Marcelle Haddix, Assistant Professor, Syracuse University, mhaddix@syr.edu. Mid-Career Award Chair: Mary Juzwik, Michigan State University The purpose of this award is to honor an outstanding researcher in the second stage of his or her research career, no fewer than six years and no more than fifteen years beyond the granting of the doctoral degree. It is designed to recognize a significant program of research on important issues in teaching or teacher education.
Examples of work that will be considered for selection include research and scholarship that illustrate how students learn a concept in a particular content area; generate insights into the role of culture, socioeconomic status, language background, religion, and/or sexual orientation in the learning and/or teaching process; capture the role of various factors in the careers of teachers such as mentoring, collaborating with others, conducting action research or participating in an inquiry group; advance equity in schooling or teacher education practices; show innovation and rigor in methodology; and/or illustrate how families can become partners with teachers in educating their children. Qualities of work submitted will be evaluated according to how the researcher’s trajectory demonstrates beneficial aims and outcomes; how the body of work advances knowledge about teaching or teacher education; how the researcher’s corpus demonstrates contribution to the well-being of students, teacher candidates, teachers, teacher educators, or families; and the scholarly robustness of the work.
The nominator and nominee must be members of AERA and Division K at the time of the nomination. The noted contribution may be the result of a single research project or the accumulation of projects that have shaped thinking and/or practices in teaching and teacher education. In addition to criteria outlined here, the committee will also consider the strength of nominees’ submitted works as they relate to the overarching Division K call for focused attention on persistent issues of urgent concern to the field. (For more details on these particular issues, see the overarching call above.)
Nominations must include: a one page letter of nomination explaining why this nominee is qualified to be a Division K Mid-Career Award recipient, the nominee’s most recent curriculum vita, two representative scholarly publications, and two letters of support from individuals familiar with the nominee’s contributions to scholarship in teaching or teacher education. Letters of support should address how the research demonstrates qualities detailed in the paragraph above as well as in the overarching call for Division K award nominations. Self-nominations will not be accepted. All nominations should be sent electronically with the subject line “Division K Mid-Career Award Submission” to chair, Dr. Mary Juzwik, Associate Professor, College of Education Michigan State University, at mmjuzwik@msu.edu no later than November 1, 2012.
Innovations in Research on Diversity in Teacher Education Chair: Sylvia Celedon-Pattichis, University of New Mexico
The Division K Innovations in Research On Diversity in Teacher Education Award recognizes research that demonstrates innovations in addressing issues of diversity in teaching and/or teacher education. Nominees may be individuals (junior, mid-career, or senior scholars) or a small collaborative group whose innovative research: explores and/or demonstrates powerful new ways to think about diversity in teaching and teacher education, giving direction to the field and to policy makers; offers an expanded vision of a theoretical framework, research methodologies, or practices regarding diversity in teaching and teacher education; or
provides new models of research that give direction to the field concerning diversity in teaching and teacher education. The innovative contribution may be the result of a single research project or the accumulation of projects that have directly shaped thinking and/or practices regarding diversity in teaching and teacher education and must have been published in peer-reviewed publications, such as a journal article or scholarly book.
Nomination packets are rated in a two-phase process. The innovation under consideration is the premiere criterion and should be clearly evident.
After rating the value and importance of the innovation, additional criteria are examined regarding the innovation’s: 1) focus on diversity; 2) contributions to teacher education; 3) impact/significance; and 4) contributions to policy and practice.
In addition to criteria outlined here, the committee will also consider the strength of nominees’ submitted works as they relate to the overarching Division K call for focused attention on persistent issues of urgent concern to the field. (For more details on these particular issues, see the overarching call above.)
The nominator and nominee must be members of AERA and Division K at the time of nomination. Nominations must include the following attachments compiled in a single email message with the subject heading marked “Division K Award Nomination”: 1) A one-page letter of nomination explaining why this nominee is qualified to be recognized for the award, clearly specifying the innovation under consideration and its value in addressing issues of diversity in teacher education; 2) The nominee’s most recent curriculum vitae; 3) Two representative scholarly publications relevant to this award; and 4) two letters of support from individuals familiar with the nominee’s contributions in the area of teaching and teacher education that specifically address the innovation under consideration. All materials must be submitted electronically to the chair of the Division K Innovation in Research on Diversity in Teacher Education Award committee: Sylvia Celedon-Pattichis, Associate Professor, School of Education, University of New Mexico. Email: sceledon@unm.edu. Self-nominations are not accepted. Nominations and supporting materials must be received no later than November 1, 2012.
Exemplary Research in Teaching and Teacher Education Chair: Emily Lin, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
This award recognizes the significant contribution to teaching and teacher education scholarship represented by a journal article or book published between January 2011 and December 2012. Special consideration will be given to nominated articles or books that: advance equity; generate insights that hold promise for ensuring the preparation of teachers who are equipped to serve all students; bring new methods to bear on the study of teacher education; reflect the highest of standards of methodological rigor; and/or capture in ground-breaking ways the processes and outcomes of teacher education practice. In addition to criteria outlined here, the Exemplary Research in Teaching and Teacher Education Award committee will also consider the strength of nominees’ submitted works as they relate to the overarching Division K call for focused attention on persistent issues of urgent concern to the field.
(For more details on these particular issues, see the overarching call above.)
The nominator and nominee must be members of AERA: nominees must also be members of Division K at the time of nomination. Nominations should consist of six copies of a supporting letter from an AERA member, together with six copies of the nominated article or six copies of a nominated book. Nominations must be received by November 1, 2012. Supporting materials, including curriculum vitae and publications, must be received no later than November 1, 2012. Self-nominations are not accepted. Please send all materials to the chairperson, Dr. Emily Lin, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Please email the necessary attachments to emily.lin@unlv.edu or send all materials to: Emily Lin, University of Nevada Las Vegas, College of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 453005, Las Vegas, NV 89154-3005. If a book is nominated, please send all of the necessary application materials to Emily Lin via email attachments and then send the books themselves through postal service. Books, too, must be received in Dr. Lin’s office by November 1, 2012.
Legacy Award Chair: Pia Wong, California State University, Sacramento
The Division K Legacy Award recognizes senior members of Division K who have made significant and exemplary contributions through their research, teaching and professional service in the field of teaching and teacher education. Special consideration will be given to contributions that reflect the purposes and goals of Division K: (1) to advance knowledge about teaching and teacher education; (2) to encourage scholarly inquiry related to teaching and teacher education, and; (3) to promote the use of research to improve teaching and teacher education to serve the public good. Recipients will be recognized in a profile in the newsletter and in the proceedings of the annual Division K Business meeting. In addition, a donation will be given to the recipient's university to support graduate student travel for presenting at an AERA Annual Meeting. The recipient will also be featured on the Legacy Award Hall of Fame page of the Division's website. Priority will be given to emeriti and newly deceased members so that their contributions can be honored in a timely and worthy fashion.
Nominees must meet at least 2 of the following criteria: (1) has played an active and long-standing role in the work of Division K; (2) is highly respected and has been recognized by others (nationally and internationally) as a leader in the field of teaching and teacher education, has contributed to the public debate on critical issues related to teaching and teacher education, and has actively promoted the use of research to improve teaching and teacher education to serve the public good and to promote the highest aims of equity and excellence; (3) has carried out distinguished, original, and innovative research that has made a major impact in our understanding of teaching and teacher education and that is published in a format that is widely available to other researchers and practitioners; (4) has a distinguished record of teaching in the field of teaching and teacher education, as evidenced by the receipt of teaching awards, and commendations from students, or the equivalent; (5) has an active role in the preparation of high-quality and innovative materials for teaching and teacher education; (6) has supported others—in particular new and younger scholars—to further their research and teaching in the field through mentoring, collaborative research and professional development opportunities, and other similar activities, both in Division K and in other similar professional/academic venues. In addition to these six criteria, the Legacy Award Committee will also consider the strength of nominees’ submitted works as they relate to the overarching Division K call for focused attention on persistent issues of urgent concern to the field. (For more details on these particular issues, see the overarching call above.)
An AERA member must nominate candidates for the Award no later than November 1, 2012. Self-nominations are not accepted. The nomination must clearly explain how the individual has met the criteria described above. The committee will also review additional supporting documentation including, but not limited to, letters of support, Curriculum Vitae, and personal websites. Please send all nomination materials to the Legacy Award Committee Chair: Dr. Pia Wong, Professor, California State University, Sacramento, by email (preferred) wongp@csus.edu or traditional/"snail" mail: Pia Wong, CSU Sacramento, Bilingual/Multicultural Education Department, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819. The Division K Legacy Award Subcommittee, in collaboration with Division K’s Vice-President, will review the nominations and select a maximum of two awardees. We look forward to continuing Division K's commitment to honoring the life work of our mentors.