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#KNOX PACKETS PROFESSIONAL#

Teaching portfolios require the nominee to write a reflective statement explaining their approach to teaching to teaching and provide appendix items which provide examples of and evidence for the reflective statement. The Knox award winner was selected by the CTE committee by examining the nominees’ teaching portfolios. Interview questions will be standard and provide the selection committee an opportunity to explore the finalists' teaching achievements further. Finalists who are selected will be invited for an interview (30 minutes or less) with the selection committee. Second Round Selection ProcessĪround February 1, the committee will meet to discuss the applications. Please note: Past winners of the Knox Teaching Award or the Distinguished Teaching Award are not eligible until 10 years after their Knox or DTA award date. documented evidence of student learning outcome.respects diverse talents and ways of learning.With these qualities and dimensions in mind, the review committee will evaluate the applications based on the features of teaching excellence listed below: active participation in experiential learning and community partnerships.heightened awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity and the importance of global contexts.learning through inquiry, experimentation, and discovery.The Knox winner possess qualities of a creative and innovative educator with a demonstrated record of fostering critical thinking and engagement of undergraduates along one or more of the following dimensions: When non-written materials (e.g., videos) or links to additional materials are included, be mindful that the review time of the supporting materials and documented evidence should be commensurate with the review of 15 written pages. Supporting materials and documented evidence cannot exceed 15 pages (12 point font Times New Roman 1 inch margins single or double spaced). examples of teaching artifacts (e.g., electronic teaching portfolio, links to game or website of teaching materials syllabi assessments).

rationale for the selection of course materials.

course evaluations (summative, formative, peer review, SGID).

video (limited to 15 minutes) of teaching or student work.

evidence of teaching innovation over time.

examples of assignments/ student work with professor reflection on the work.

Evidence might include, but is not limited to

Supporting materials and documented evidence supporting the aforementioned aspects of excellence in teaching.

Please reference materials provided in your supporting materials and documented evidence. Please reflect on your teaching and discuss how you met the criteria and definition of teaching excellence.

A teaching narrative or statement of 2000 words or less.

At least one of the letters should be from a faculty or staff member at Miami. The second letter should also address the criteria. One letter should be from your nominator and discuss how your teaching meet the criteria (see below).

At least two letters (no more than 5 letters).

Application Packet RequirementsĪpplication packets are due January 14 to application packet must include 3 components: “The recipient must have a minimum of two years of teaching service at Miami University, be in good standing within the department and be recognized by students for disseminating knowledge, improving the learning experience while encouraging students to think critically, understand context and be engaged with the learning experience through creative and innovative teaching methods” (Knox Memorandum of Understanding). First Round Selection Process Eligibility Criteria The process to nominate a faculty member for the Knox Award can be completed by sending an email to The nominee's name, rank, and department should be included in the email. The Knox Distinguished Teaching Award will be awarded at the Spring University Awards Ceremony. Selection of finalists will be made by February 15.

Faculty who are nominated and eligible will be invited to submit an application packet by January 14.

#KNOX PACKETS PROFESSIONAL#

Award winners receive a professional expense allocation of $3,000 in support of their teaching and for professional activities related to the scholarship of teaching and learning.įaculty candidates for the Knox Award are nominated by their peers. This award is conferred upon faculty members whose achievements unequivocally merit the recognition for excellence in teaching. Phillips Knox, a 1968 graduate, the award recognizes creative, innovative, and engaging teaching methods at the undergraduate level.