Deadline: 25-Nov-22
The Novo Nordisk Foundation is accepting nominations for Nature and Technology Teacher Award to recognize and make visible a special effort within science teaching in primary school entry and intermediate stages.
The award is aimed at teachers in the Danish primary school. Teachers who teach science/technology may be considered.
Funding Information
- Each award consists of a sum of DKK 250,000 consisting of a personal honor award of DKK 50,000 and DKK 200,000 for the school.
Criteria
- The main criterion is that candidates have delivered a special teaching effort in the subject nature/technology in primary school entry and intermediate levels. In the selection, emphasis is also placed on candidates:
- Creates interest and motivation for science and technology among children
- Develops, uses and/or shares knowledge in inspiring science teaching methods
- Actively participates in externally oriented science activities and/or participates in collaborations across subjects or education levels
- Contributes to promoting a stimulating science environment that qualifies colleagues.
- All criteria do not have to be met for a nominated teacher to be considered.
- Children, parents and colleagues can make suggestions for candidates, but the recommendation must be made via the relevant teacher’s headteacher or school board. One or more teachers and teams of up to three people from the same school can be nominated.
- The nominated teacher must agree to being nominated. The Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Nature and Technology Teacher’s Award cannot be received by teachers from the same school in the following four years after receiving the award, but previously nominated candidates who have not received the award are welcome to re-nominate.
For more information, visit https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/novo-nordisk-fondens-natur-og-teknologilaererpris/