2015 Masterton Homes Special Education Scholarship application package.
The Premier’s Masterton Homes Special Education Scholarship will enable a teacher/consultant of Special Education working in a NSW school, office or in TAFE NSW Institutes to travel overseas, to undertake research and investigation into aspects of teaching and learning for students with disabilities, learning or behavioural difficulties.
All teachers of Special Education working in government or non-government schools and TAFE NSW Institutes are eligible to apply.
It is anticipated that successful applicants would spend up to five weeks involved in a study program. Teachers from NSW government and TAFE NSW Institutes will be entitled to leave and the school/institute will be entitled to relief. Teachers from non-government NSW schools will need to negotiate leave with their employing authority. Recipients must organise their itineraries to complete their travel by 30 June 2016.
Time need not be spent in formal study, but may involve a program of visits to schools and institutions conducting interviews, observing exemplary practices and collecting resources related to a specific aspect of Special Education.
One scholarship of $15,000 will be awarded in 2015.
Criteria
Applicants must provide information about their qualifications and teaching experience. Allocation of the scholarship will be determined by an evaluation of an applicant’s written proposal (of no more than 1,000 words) addressing:
· the aspect or aspects of Special Education which will be the subject of the study and should also reflect current State and National priorities;
· how the study relates to the teaching of children and young people in NSW with disabilities, learning or behavioural difficulties;
· information on how the study will be undertaken, including:
o evidence of preliminary preparation eg reference to the literature, relevant research, contact with experts in the field, key institutions, conference/course opportunities,
o draft budget,
o study tour itinerary;
· how the study will:
o improve learning outcomes for students,
o impact beyond the individual school/campus,
o enrich the body of professional knowledge and
o have its findings disseminated through appropriate avenues.
Applicants should include the name and contact details of at least two referees who may be contacted by the panel, as well as the endorsement of the applicant’s Principal or Institute Director.
Within 90 days of the completion of the study, the successful applicant will submit a report of approximately 3,000 words on their study tour to the Premier through the Premier’s Scholarships Secretariat. This report will include strategies which demonstrate the best practices learnt through the study and how these practices could be used in schools in NSW and/or TAFE NSW Institutes. It is advisable to discuss your scholarship application with the Premier’s Scholarships Secretariat at least one month prior to the closing date.
Applications for this Scholarship closed on Friday 1 May 2015.
All applications will be acknowledged in writing. Please contact the Premier’s Scholarships Secretariat on (02) 9836 9032 or (02) 9836 9169 for further information.
It is anticipated that scholarship holders will be notified early in Term 3, 2015.
SECTION 2: 2015 Premier’s Masterton Homes Special Education Scholarship Criteria
Please read the following criteria as this is what the selection panel will assess your application with. Please ensure your response to all of the criteria does not exceed 1000 words.
1. Rationale
Does the proposed study have :
· a clearly identified focus reflecting State and National priorities in Special Education?
· an obvious connection to the teaching and learning of students with disabilities, learning or behavioural difficulties?
· innovation in relation to teaching and learning of Special Education in NSW?
· recognition of work already conducted in the area at a state and national level?
· a strong and credible literature review?
· disability appropriate language?
Mark : /10
Enter your response to Rationale below:
/2. Curriculum relationship
Does the proposed study have:
· the potential to have a positive impact on curriculum requirements and access for students with disabilities?
· access for students with disabilities, learning or behavioural difficulties K-12 or at TAFE?
· Links to the Quality Teaching Framework?
· substantiated evidence of knowledge of current relevant research and practice related to the proposal?
· relevance to quality teaching and learning in NSW settings?
Mark : /10
Enter your response to Syllabus/Module relationship below:3. Scope and feasibility
Does the proposed study have:
· evidence of preliminary preparation linked to the rationale eg reference experts in the field, key institutions, forums, conference/course opportunities?
· draft budget including realistic estimates of costs associated with travel, accommodation and forum or conference registration?
· Study tour itinerary including details of conferences, forums, meetings and visits?
Mark : /10
Proposed Travel Dates / Proposed Study tour locations / Proposed Study Tour Activities / Proposed Budget (Expenses)Enter your response to Scope and Feasibility in the above format below:
Proposed Travel Dates / Proposed Study tour locations / Proposed Study Tour Activities / Proposed Budget (Expenses)4. Outcomes and benefits of the proposed study to the teaching and learning of students with disabilities, learning or behavioural difficulties in NSW schools and institutes
Will the proposed study :
· enrich the body of professional knowledge?
· contribute to the learning outcomes of students?
· contribute to their own professional learning?
· impact on learning and teaching beyond the individual school?
· allow enough scope to disseminate its findings through specific avenues at a local, regional and state level? eg education systems, professional association publications, conferences, learning networks.
Mark : /10
Dissemination activities for the Local School / College / Community / Professional AssociationDissemination activities for the Regional / Archdiocese / Area / Institute / Learning Networks
Dissemination activities at the State Level / Conferences / Publications
Enter your response to Outcomes and Benefits including the above tiers / levels / organisations below:
Local School / College / Community / Professional Association / Regional / Archdiocese / Area / Institute / Learning Networks / State Level / Conferences / PublicationsTOTAL MARKS : /40
Please continue to sections 3, 4 and 5.
SECTION 3: How to apply for a scholarship
To apply for a NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarship you must:
1. Complete the Application Form, (see section 4) and attach a copy of your Study Proposal including your 150 word Executive Summary and responses to the (4) criteria.
2. Submit one (1) copy of your completed Application Form and Study Proposal to the NSW Premier's Teacher Scholarships Secretariat by the closing date together with your signed copy of the Terms and Conditions, (see section 5).
Please do not bind or staple your application.
closing date Friday 1 May 2015.
How to prepare your study proposal:
Please follow the instructions on the application form.
http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/about-the-department
Study proposal responses to criteria must not exceed 1,000 words.
Send your application to:
NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarships SecretariatGround Floor, 22 Main Street Blacktown NSW 2148
How to contact the Secretariat:
If you have any questions please contact the NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarships Secretariat on:
Telephone: 02 9836 9032
02 9836 9169
Email:
Website: http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/about-the-department
SECTION 4: Application Form
NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarships
application form
Premier's Masterton Homes Special Education ScholarshipPART 1A: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name: Title: First Name: Surname:Surname:
Home Address: Suburb: State: Postcode:
Telephone: / Work: Home: Mobile:
Email Work:
Email Home:
PART 1B: 150 WORD EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TO INCLUDE THE FOCUS OF YOUR STUDY TOUR, LINKS TO SYLABUS/COURSES YOU ARE TEACHING, STUDY TOUR LOCATIONS, BENEFITS TO STUDENTS FROM THIS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND DISSEMINATION PLAN OF YOUR STUDY TOUR FINDINGS
Title of proposed study:…………………PART 2: SCHOOL OR INSTITUTE DETAILS
Please tick appropriate box:Primary Secondary Central Special TAFE NSW Institute
Name of school /TAFE NSW Institute:
Diocese/School/TAFE NSW Institute address:
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Email:
PART 3: QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Tertiary Qualifications (if applicable):Summary of Teaching Experience:
Previous Scholarship / Fellowships / Awards (Title and year awarded):
Professional Associations / Activities / Community participation:
PART 4: STUDY PROPOSAL
The purpose of the Premier’s Teacher Scholarships Program is to promote teaching excellence in NSW by providing travel scholarships to NSW teachers to undertake a study tour overseas or in Australia.
Please attach a detailed study proposal of 1,000 words or less setting out how your proposed study will promote teaching excellence in NSW. The proposal must contain the information specified on the instructions page at the end of this form.
Title of proposed study:Country (or countries of destination):
Subject area:
Proposed commencement date:
Proposed completion date:
PART 5: REFEREES
Referee 1: A person other than your Principal / Line Manager or Authorised RepresentativeName: / Title First Name Surname
Position:
School / Institute
Telephone: / Work:
Mobile:
Email:
Referee 2: A person other than your Principal / Line Manager or Authorised Representative
Name: / Title First Name Surname
Position:
School / Institute
Telephone: / Work:
Mobile:
Email:
PART 6: ENDORSEMENT
The following endorsement must be signed by your school principal, line manager or authorised representative.
I have read the Terms and Conditions which apply to this application and the award of a scholarship.
I hereby confirm that the applicant named on this application form is a teacher at the school or TAFE NSW Institute specified.
I endorse and support the applicant’s application and suitability for the award of a NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarship.
I endorse and support the applicant as a suitable ambassador for the Premier of NSW.
Signature:
/Print Name:
Position:
School / Institute:
Contact Telephone:
Date:
PART 7: DECLARATION
I declare that the information supplied is complete and correct in every particular. I authorise the NSW Department of Education and Communities and the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet (“the Departments”) to obtain from other education institutions and relevant authorities, at any time, details of my work experience and qualifications. I consent for these details and any information contained in the application form to be made available to the Departments, scholarship sponsors and the Scholarship Selection Panel. I have read and signed the Application document. I confirm that I have read and will comply with the Terms and Conditions of the NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarships. I have attached a signed copy of theses terms and conditions as part requirement of my application. Both the Application Form and Scholarship Terms and Conditions documents are available at: http://www.det.nsw.edu/au/what-we-offer.Signature:
Print name:
School / Institute:
Date:
PRIVACY NOTICE
/The personal information collected on this application form may be used for assessing and verifying the details provided in the application, conducting reference checks, probity checks and publicising and administering the NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarships program. The information may be accessed and used by various NSW Government Departments, sponsors and others that provide financial or technical assistance to the program. The applicant consents to all such use by signing this application form.
SECTION 5: Please read and sign the Terms and Conditions and forward with your application.
NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP Conditions
Premier’s Scholarships Secretariat
NSW Department of Education and Communities
Ground Floor, 22 Main Street
Blacktown NSW 2148
Tel: 02 9836 9032 or 02 9836 9169
Email:
Web: http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/about-the-department
All references to:
“Scholarship Conditions” means these conditions of nomination for the applicable Premier’s Teacher Scholarship;
“the Departments” in these terms and conditions mean both the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet and the NSW Department of Education and Communities;
“the Designated Authority” means the provider of the Scholarship funds;
“the Program” means the Premier’s Teacher Scholarships program;
“the Scholarship” means the applicable Premier’s Teacher Scholarship;
“the Secretariat” means the Premier’s Scholarships Secretariat, NSW Department of Education and Communities;
“the Panel” means the Scholarship selection panel;
“the State” means the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, whether acting through the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Department of Education and Communities or otherwise;
“You” means the applicant for the Scholarship; and
“Your Proposal” means the study proposal You have submitted with your application for the Scholarship.
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1. Applications. You must submit a completed Scholarship Application Form, signed copy of the Scholarship Conditions and all supporting documentation by the advertised closing date (or any later closing date subsequently advised to applicants by the Secretariat).
2. Individual Applications. Applications submitted jointly by more than one person will not be considered. Scholarships are awarded to an individual and cannot be shared.
3. Refused applications. If Your Application is received after the closing date or does not meet the requirements set out in these conditions it will not be considered.
4. Applications not returned. Your Application will not be returned and will become the property of the Departments.
5. Application costs. You must meet all Your costs associated with applying for the Scholarship.
6. Scholarships on offer. The Departments may cancel any of the Scholarships on offer, whether or not advertised, or reduce their advertised value, or reduce the period of the study tour. You will be advised of any cancellation or variation and where the advertised value or other aspect of a Scholarship has been varied will be asked if You wish to continue with Your application.
7. Eligibility criteria. To be eligible for a Scholarship You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. You must be employed in a NSW school or TAFE NSW Institute.
8. Minimum years. You must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience and You must be qualified to teach or have particular experience in the category applicable to the Scholarship.
9. No age restriction. There is no age restriction applicable to the Scholarships.
10. Multiple applications. You are only eligible for one Scholarship per year, however You may apply for more than one Scholarship provided the applications are submitted for different categories. Each application must be on a separate form.