1. The NAECTE/Taylor & Francis Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Educator Award
Must be a current member of NAECTE. Must be nominated by an NAECTE member. Nomination materials should clearly demonstrate the nominee’s:
Leadership, as evidenced by providing direction, energy, organization, and efforts aimed at improving early childhood teacher education;
Professionalism, as demonstrated through advocacy, expertise, and high ethical standards;
Self-Reflection Practices, through the conscious commitment to the profession and to her/his own professional development;
Mentoring, by modeling dimensions of teaching that nurture the professional development of students, beginning teachers and faculty, and colleagues
As an incentive and recognition, the honorarium accompanying this award is $1000, given by our sponsor at the awards ceremony.
Materials included in the electronic submission:
- Two Letters of Support
- Vita
- Portfolio items such as article, philosophy statement, classroom photos, program developed, a description of the instructional approach, other relevant materials.